Send us a textToday we are circling back for another look at the renaming of Chicago!Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here:https://www.chicagohistorypod.comAffiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):Streetwise Chicago: A History of Chicago Street Names by Don Haynerhttps://amzn.to/3ckFOIyStreetwise Laminated Chicago Maphttps://amzn.to/3AOsqWnOn This Day in Chicago History by John R. Schmidthttps://amzn.to/3PT0nthUnknown Chicago Tales by John R. Schmidthttps://amzn.to/3x6GgPhSummertime Outdoor Movies? Here's the gear I use:Epson Home Cinema Projector:https://amzn.to/3RtIr9V120" Projector Screen/Stand:https://amzn.to/3KtYm5BLove the podcast? Leave us a review!https://lovethepodcast.com/chicagohistorypodChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjksSupport the show

Send us a textTo create a new paradise on Earth, all you have to do is eliminate everyone and start again. This is the story of R.I.S.E. - The Plot To Poison Chicago's Water Supply.Show some love for the podcast for a one-time cost of a cup of coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.Books:History Lover's Guide To Chicago, A by Greg Borzohttps://amzn.to/3whlrTdChicago Flashback: The People and Events That Shaped a City’s History by Chicago Tribune Varioushttps://amzn.to/3A7nnihOn This Day In Chicago History by John R. Schmidthttps://amzn.to/3CkxinlHistory of Chicago: A Captivating Guide To The People and Events That Shaped the Windy City's History by Varioushttps://amzn.to/3Azoc4G (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3CkomOW (Kindle Unlimited)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHUp your cocktail game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comCONTENT CREATION:DJI Mini 3 Pro - Ultralight and Foldable Drone Quadcopterhttps://amzn.to/3PB8LNYAFHT 5'x7' Portable Green Screen Backdrop with Standhttps://amzn.to/3cUA7gWChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podSupport the show

Send us a text1996 was a crazy year. Hurricanes, plane explosions, Olympic bombings - maybe that's why the story of a gorilla saving a child near Chicago was so popular.Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryWant to leave me a voice message? Click on the microphone at the bottom of the page at this link:https://www.chicagohistorypod.comAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):BOOKS:Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Zoological Society (Images of America) by Douglas Deuchler and Carla W. Owenshttps://amzn.to/3pyTeUlLet The Lions Roar: The Evolution of the Brookfield Zoo by Andrea Friederici Rosshttps://amzn.to/3pdA5a7American Zoo: A Sociological Safari by David Grazianhttps://amzn.to/3vWb5YPWildLives: 50 Extraordinary Animals that Made History (Stories That Shook Up the World) by Ben Lerwill and Sarah Walsh (Grades 4-8)https://amzn.to/3zRbsF6OTHER ITEMS:Brookfield Zoo Polar Bear Retro T-Shirthttps://amzn.to/3AkodtsBrookfield Zoo By The "L": Panda - 5x8 Journal Notebookhttps://amzn.to/3K5OzCN Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podhttps://www.chicagohistorypod.comEmail: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textThere was a LIVE Chicago History Podcast Trivia Night on August 2, 2022, and I have edited a handful of questions and answers from that event for your enjoyment. Keep track in your head how many questions you get right.Looking for Chicago-themed gift ideas AND a way to help the show?https://www.podpage.com/chicago-history-podcast/support/Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryPodcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podhttps://www.chicagohistorypod.comEmail: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textToday we’re talking about the Secret Mermaid of the Lakeshore, and later we’ll be talking to Christine Solorio, an urban beach comber based here in Chicago.Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):BOOKS:Beachcombing at Miramar: The Quest for an Authentic Life by Richard Bodehttps://amzn.to/3bd7NsYFlorida's Seashells: A Beachcomber's Guide by Blair Witheringtonhttps://amzn.to/3zgIjmABeachcombing the Pacific by Amos L. Woodhttps://amzn.to/3PJ5pt4BEACHCOMBING GEAR:Sand Scoop and Trowel for Detecting and Beachcombinghttps://amzn.to/3zgJpP0Hide & Drink, Water Resistant Sturdy Multi-Purpose Foraging Pouch (Collapsible) for Beachcombing and Hikinghttps://amzn.to/3bcZiy5Sand Dipperhttps://amzn.to/3zgLXwLCLOTHING:Womens "I'd Rather Be Searching For Sea Glass" Beachcombing Life Tee V-Neck T-Shirthttps://amzn.to/3S3jUcR"Beachcombing Is My Therapy" Beachcomber Beach Glass Sea Glass T-Shirthttps://amzn.to/3oCN8BK"Not Now I'm Beachcombing" Beachcomber Sea Glass Seashell T-Shirthttps://amzn.to/3J9AXpv"Shell Yeah Beaches" Beachcomber Shelling T-Shirthttps://amzn.to/3Jaq9aHPodcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podhttps://www.chicagohistorypod.comEmail: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textOne man was robbed more than 190 times, knocked unconscious at least four times, and had an eardrum burst aboard Chicago’s L, each time with Chicago cops nearby watching, all in the name of public transportation safety.This is the story of Chicago’s Mass Transit Decoy Squad of the 1970’s.Show some love for the podcast for a one-time cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.Books:Chicago Street Cop: Amazing True Stories from the Mean Streets of Chicago and Beyond by Pat McCarthyhttps://amzn.to/3BcwRenChicago Cop: Tales from the Street by Andre Van Vegtenhttps://amzn.to/3vcsYlH (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3PA1YVp (Kindle Unlimited)Second City Sinners: True Crime from Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets by John Seidel https://amzn.to/3OIG3u9Chicago Cop: Tales from the Street by Andre Van Vegtenhttps://amzn.to/3vcsYlH (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3PA1YVp (Kindle Unlimited)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHUp your cocktail game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comCONTENT CREATION:DJI Mini 2 - Ultralight and Foldable Drone Quadcopterhttps://amzn.to/3l8SZNKAFHT 5'x7' Portable Green Screen Backdrop with Standhttps://amzn.to/3cUA7gWChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podSupport the show

Send us a textIt is one of the most-consumed food items in the Windy City - today we're talking Chicago hot dogs.Jack McBrayer and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog at the Wiener's Circlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33zPlnhymCUShow some love for the podcast for a one-time cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.Books:Hot Dog: A Global History by Bruce Kraighttps://amzn.to/3P7TnZYNo Ketchup by Dennis Foleyhttps://amzn.to/3PgZYAWMan Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America by Bruce Kraig and Patty Carrollhttps://amzn.to/3uLs2o4Chicago Food Encyclopedia, The by Carol Haddix, Bruce Kraig, othershttps://amzn.to/3uKxuHQJoin Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHOther Items:Vienna Beef Chicago-Style Hot Dog Kithttps://amzn.to/3nYsxaLCampfire Roasting Sticks for Hot Dogs and Marshmallows (Set of Six)https://amzn.to/3ayUMd5Coca-Cola Diner-Style Hot Dog Steamer and Bun Warmer (24 Dogs, 12 Buns)https://amzn.to/3PmkFeIUp your cocktail game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comCONTENT CREATION:DJI Mini 2 - Ultralight and Foldable Drone Quadcopterhttps://amzn.to/3l8SZNKAFHT 5'x7' Portable Green Screen Backdrop with Standhttps://amzn.to/3cUA7gWChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podSupport the show

Send us a textAfter two amazing World's Fairs in the city's history, why not try for a third? This is the story of Chicago's World's Fair of 1992. Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.Books:1893 Chicago's Columbian Exposition: Arts & Culture from the Doorstep of the 20th Century by Michael Finneyhttps://amzn.to/3AZZJEj (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3seTBEr (Audible Audiobook)https://amzn.to/3J1DFMj (FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Art in the Gallery of the 1893 World's Fair: Enlarged Illustrated Special Edition by Charles Kurtzhttps://amzn.to/34juuIp (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3HtIwFF (Kindle Edition)White City of Color: 1893 World's Fair, The by Mark Busslerhttps://amzn.to/3HrxUr7 (Hardcover)https://amzn.to/3HtyOTM (Paperback)https://amzn.to/35DncQ4 (Kindle)1933 Chicago World's Fair, A: A Century of Progress by Cheryl R. Ganzhttps://amzn.to/3ypENWpChicago 1933 World's Fair: A Century of Progress in Photographs by Mark Busslerhttps://amzn.to/3PfZ9IqDocumentary:1893: Chicago's Columbian Exposition - directed by Michael Finneyhttps://amzn.to/3seU9tZ (Amazon Prime Streaming)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHUp your cocktail game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comCONTENT CREATION:DJI Mini 2 - Ultralight and Foldable Drone Quadcopterhttps://amzn.to/3l8SZNKAFHT 5'x7' Portable Green Screen Backdrop with Standhttps://amzn.to/3cUA7gWChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podSupport the show

Send us a textA man-made island that hosted a World’s Fair and was the site of a controversial move by former mayor Richard M. Daley in 2003 before becoming a city park? In this episode we’re discussing Chicago’s Northerly Island and Meigs Field.Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLakefront: Public Trust and Private Rights in Chicago by Joseph D. Kearney and Thomas W. Merrillhttps://amzn.to/3my1eDF (Hardcover)https://amzn.to/3enD7Df (Kindle version)Up your cocktail game for the holidays with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.Chicago's Lakefront with Geoffrey Baer (DVD)https://amzn.to/3EsXvO3Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHCONTENT CREATION:DJI Mini 2 - Ultralight and Foldable Drone Quadcopterhttps://amzn.to/3l8SZNKAFHT 5'x7' Portable Green Screen Backdrop with Standhttps://amzn.to/3cUA7gWCHICAGO MOVIES discussed on the podcast!Thiefhttps://amzn.to/2ZR556IBackdrafthttps://amzn.to/3y33plMAbout Last Night (1986)https://amzn.to/2W8v4EUCall Northside 777https://amzn.to/3ggBPeSUnforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (PBS DVD)https://amzn.to/2YUYszMNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Looking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:Chicago Movie Tourschicagomovietours.comChicago Detours: Tours For Curious Peoplehttps://chicagodetours.com/Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://chicago-history-podcast.creator-spring.comChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/Chicago History Podcast email: chicagohistorypod@gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textThere wasn’t a more effective police officer on the force during his tenure, and if anyone back then didn’t believe it, they could just ask him. Today we’re discussing Clifton R. Wooldridge, Chicago’s Real-Life Sherlock Holmes.Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLooking for gift ideas for the history nerd in your life AND a way to help the show?https://www.podpage.com/chicago-history-podcast/support/Amazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):Sin In The Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul by Karen Abbotthttps://amzn.to/3AlJ7W9Sinister Chicago by Kali Joy Cramerhttps://amzn.to/2WV7F9VFortune Builders: Chicago's Famous Families by Edwin Darbyhttps://amzn.to/3y1bmaYSecond City Sinners: True Crime From Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets  by Jon Seidelhttps://amzn.to/3g5n1jsUnknown Chicago Tales by John R. Schmidthttps://amzn.to/3x6GgPhJoin Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHCHICAGO ITEMS (PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING):Greenline Goods Whiskey Glasses - 10 Oz Tumbler Gift Set for Chicago lovers, Etched with Chicago Map | Old Fashioned Rocks Glass - Set of 2https://amzn.to/3FrjSFrChicago Map Coasters by O3 Design Studio, Set Of 4, Sapele Wooden Coaster With City Map, Handmadehttps://amzn.to/3vNyDiNPodcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podhttps://www.chicagohistorypod.comEmail: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comSupport the show