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Chicago’s original canned water

Water from the Michigan Ditch next door. (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

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Local rail issues

Local rail projects have some residents complaining. (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

Illinois education legislation update

We get a state education legislation update. (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

Chicago Covenants Project

We are living the legacy of racial covenants in Chicago. (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

Chicago In Maps

Dennis McClendon's map of the Chicago Pedway. (Public Domain Photo)

International Pop Overthrow

Does this thing go to 11? Turn it up! (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

The Podcasting Summit 2022

Telling audio stories is fun! (Photo Credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

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Oral history in suburban Chicago

This week we look to the Chicago suburbs for history. (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

Mobile Mental Health in Chicago

BUILD Chicago's Mobile Mental Health Bus. (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio).

Black organizing in pre-Civil War Illinois

This week we explore Black organizing in Illinois pre-Civil War. (Used with permission from Northwestern University. All photos in the public domain.)

Chicago Tavern Week

Visit your local bar! (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

Who speaks for a community?

We examine the influence of developers on neighborhoods this week. (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

OTL #800: OTL at 800, Education legislation in Springfield, …

Why not celebrate 800 shows with the limited edition OTL cupcakes? (Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio)

OTL #799: Pollution near schools, Funkytown Brewing …

Photo credit: Mike Stephen/WGN Radio.