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In Norwood Park, a scientist who wants a close encounter. But what if it's AI?
In Near South, an ornithologist adapts to a new reality. Why is a deaf ear so loud?
In South Shore, Ms Senior Illinois keeps on rollin'. What's love got to do with it. Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In Humboldt Park, a professor investigates what's haunting Chicago. Hey... what's that behind you? Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In Beverly, a man escapes a beastly, floating coffin — only to find himself paddling upstream. North... to adventure! Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In Lincoln Park, a 93 year-old working actor who's a real Good Ole Boy. Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now! Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
On the river, all sorts of things can be funded with crime. Watch out for Chonkosaurus. Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In an undisclosed alley, a diver finds divinity among the dumpsters. Bada bing, bada boom! Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In South Lawndale, a musician struggles with love and loss. It's a hard town... a mean town. Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In Uptown, a performer with the toughest crowd. You can't spit without hitting a Kinder Care. Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In Logan Square, a thrill-seeker faces death. It's probably cheaper than cocaine. Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In Rogers Park, a kink curator walks into a leather bar. Den-Daddy approved. Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In Hegewisch, a priest's dogs learn to hold up mass. It's not The Gong Show. Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In the Lower West Side, a real-life superhero hangs it up. You in the cut now, son. Season one of THIS IS CHICAGO returns in April with more great stories. Until then, we'll be bringing you the top-twelve listener favorites. Listen every Sunday and be sure to vote for us as the Reader's "Best Podcast" of 2023. https://chicagoreader.com/best
In Near North, a hospital visit reveals a secret second family nearby. Six miles as the crow flies. Buckle up for this 35 minute special episode!
In Burnside, Chicago's smallest neighborhood... Chicago's happiest CTA Conductor. May The Force Be With You.
In South Shore, Ms Senior Illinois keeps on rollin'. What's love got to do with it.
In Lincoln Square, an entertainer sees the sexy side of transit. You've gotta see the outfit.
In O'Hare, a singer goes from small-town girl to Gaslight Girl. Give 'em some razzmatzz!
In West Lawn, a man who lived at the mall. He never worked a day in his life.
It's our 25th episode, and we're celebrating with a special double-length story. In Douglas, a member of Black religious royalty has his "Disney Moment". You gotta live until you die.
In Belmont, a professional mind reader conjures honest mysteries. Just don't call him psychic.
In Englewood, a clown leads a double life. Sometimes you don't know, what you don't know.
In Irving Park, a comedian who deals mushrooms. It's no laughing matter.
In Chatham, an 8-year-old feels like a businessman. Look out 3rd grade!
In Lake View, a rabbi prays for a miracle. He can't hit, he can't hit, he can't hit, SWING batter!
In Humboldt Park, a professor investigates what's haunting Chicago. Hey... what's that behind you?
In Portage Park, a nocturnal voyager tries to answer life's big questions. Dream a little dream with me?
In Near West Side, amateur sleuths hatch a plan to catch a rotten egg. Will they crack the case?
In Beverly, a man escapes a beastly, floating coffin — only to find himself paddling upstream. North... to adventure!
In Lincoln Park, a 93 year-old working actor who's a real Good Ole Boy. Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now!
On the river, all sorts of things can be funded with crime. Watch out for Chonkosaurus.
At the lake, a birdwatcher plays mother to Chicago's most endangered cottonballs-on-sticks. Monty + Rose = Montrose.
In the park, a scientist discovers new life and changes his own. "Or whatever".
In an undisclosed alley, a diver finds divinity among the dumpsters. Bada bing, bada boom!
In Edgewater, a teacher improvises. It's a win for horse girls everywhere.
In South Lawndale, a musician struggles with love and loss. It's a hard town... a mean town.
In Armour Square, a player hits the street. Watch out for broken glass.
In Uptown, a performer with the toughest crowd. You can't spit without hitting a Kinder Care.
In West Town, dicks... get punched. Hope Grandma never finds out.
In Logan Square, a thrill-seeker faces death. It's probably cheaper than cocaine.
In Rogers Park, a kink curator walks into a leather bar. Den-Daddy approved.
In Hegewisch, a priest's dogs learn to hold up mass. It's not The Gong Show.
In the Lower West Side, a real-life superhero hangs it up. You in the cut now, son.
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