Chicago History Podcast
by Chicago History Podcast
Stories from history of the Greatest City in the World - Chicago. The places, events, and the people behind it all.
Copyright: © 2024 Chicago History Podcast
Episodes
Episode 711 - Chicago's Irish History: The Murder of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin
34m · PublishedHis funeral was the largest in Chicago since that of Abraham Lincoln. Who was Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin, and how did his connection to secret Irish organizations lead to his murder?
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Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago by Gillian O'Brien
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Welcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - 16 Inch Softball in Chicago
25m · PublishedNo sport is more closely identified with Chicago than 16-inch softball. Enjoy the history of 16" softball along with some insights about the game from a few guys who know it best - the 16" Softball Hall of Fame co-founder Al Maag, Hall of Fame President Ron Kubicki, and Hall of Fame Vice President Ray Topps.
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16-Inch Hall of Fame Documentary with Jack Brickhouse
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Secret History Of Balls: The Stories Behind The Things We Love To Catch, Whack, Throw, Kick, Bounce, and Bat, The by Josh Chetwynd
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Second City Sinners: True Crime From Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets by Jon Seidel
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Soldier Field
25m · PublishedWith all the talk of the Chicago Bears plans for a new stadium by the lake, it seemed like a good time to revisit this episode about the Bears' current home, Soldier Field.
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Episode 710 - Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer
34m · PublishedFriend of the podcast Geoffrey Baer is BACK with a new special on WTTW called "Chicago Mysteries." Listen as Geoffrey and I discuss a few of the stories from the program.
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Alchemy of Bones: Chicago's Luetgert Murder Case of 1897 by Robert Loerzel
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Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by Jessica Mlinarik
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Chicago Scavenger by Jessica Mlinarik
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Graceland Cemetery: Chicago Stories, Symbols, and Secrets by Adam Selzer
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960s
22m · PublishedNot long after The Beatles invaded America and kids everywhere picked up guitars and drumsticks and formed their own bands, enterprising individuals all over Chicago and the suburbs saw… opportunity. This is the story of Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960’s.
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Episode 709 - Chicago's Parks - Five Named for Notable Women
35m · PublishedConnie Fairbanks, author of "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now," joins me on this episode as co-writer and co-host as we discuss five Chicago parks named for women.
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Just for a Thrill: Lil Hardin Armstrong, First Lady of Jazz by James L. L. Dickerson
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Raisin in the Sun, A by Lorraine Hansberry
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Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry by Imani Perry, LisaGay Hamilton, et al.
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To Be Young, Gifted, and Black by Lorraine Hansberry
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Goddess of Anarchy: The Life and Times of Lucy Parsons, American Radical by Jacqueline Jones
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A Lifelong Anarchist! Selected Words and Writings of Lucy Parsons by Lucy Parsons and T.S. Greer
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Jane Addams and Hull House
20m · PublishedShe grew up in a small town in Illinois in the late 1800s and became known worldwide as an activist, reformer, and winner of a Nobel Peace Prize. This is the story of Jane Addams and Hull House.
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Episode 708 - Forgotten Sisters author Cynthia Pelayo
28m · PublishedLocal author Cynthia Pelayo's new book masterfully blends dark Chicago history and fairy-tale horrors. Listen as the author and I discuss her life growing up in Chicago and her exciting new book about two sisters and a killer dumping men into the Chicago River.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Saint - Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini
22m · PublishedHer last name is well known around the city, but do you know the story behind Chicago's Saint, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini? Listen and learn, Chicago history fans!
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Episode 707 - Chicago History Minis: Chicago's First Murder, An Egyptian Museum Theft, and Spuds MacKenzie
33m · PublishedThree! Three! Three episodes in one! Enjoy.
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Chicago History Podcast has 377 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 144:45:39. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on December 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 03:41.