From theater, music, sports, and architecture to true crime, disasters and the people behind it all, we discuss Chicago history and learn a little bit more about the greatest city in the world.
Recent Episodes
Episode 617 - Five on the Scaffold - The Murders of Clarence D. Hiller and Fred Guelzow
June 3, 2023
Two murders. One paved the way for fingerprint use to determine the identity of a criminal. The other cut short the life of a farmer. Those responsible for the horrible deeds ended up in the same place. Show your support of …
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Chicago Steel and the 1937 Memorial Day Massacre
May 27, 2023
One from the archives for your Memorial Day weekend listening. Enjoy. It was an industry that at one time employed 700,000 workers, including 200,000 here in the Chicago area. Italians, Poles, Mexicans, African Americans, an…
Episode 616 - Chicago's Schlitz Tied Houses
May 20, 2023
What's the deal with those big Schlitz globes on the sides of buildings around the city? Have a listen and find out! Chicago History Trivia Night - Beer, Booze, and Bars-Themed Trivia for Illinois Craft Beer Week at Begyle B…
Episode 615 - One On Every Corner - Scofflaw with Chalonda White (Afro.Beer.Chick) and Nik White (Chicago Beer Pass)
May 13, 2023
One On Every Corner travels to Scofflaw, located on the southwest corner of Armitage and Kedzie. Joining me for this episode are Chalonda White (aka Afro.Beer.Chick) and Nik White, host of the Chicago Beer Pass podcast. Soci…
Episode 614 - Carl Stieler, The Thrill-Seeking Thief
April 29, 2023
What do you do when you and some pals pull off a big robbery? Why, by some planes, of course! Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click …
EXTRAS - Episode 612 - Country and Midwestern with author Mark Guarino
April 15, 2023
Some EXTRAS from my conversation with Mark Guarino, author of "Country and Midwestern." If you haven't listened to the main episode yet, look for episode 612 from April 1, 2023 and give that a listen first. Buy the book from…
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