Chicago History Podcast
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Stories about the Greatest City in the World. Listen wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Are you happy now, Trump supporters? ARE YOU? Grrrrrr. www.tpr.org/government-p...
Trump tomato tariffs could spell the end of free chips, salsa at restaurants
The 17% tariff on Mexican tomato imports, combined with bad weather in Florida and Mexico, has caused the price of salsa ingredients to spike in recent months.
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Makes me happy and sad at the same time. Looking forward to seeing this. youtu.be/fDIgQ10-26k?...
Colbert's "Late Show" set opens at Museum of Broadcast Communications
YouTube video by CBS Chicago
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How excited am I for October? There are new episodes of Chicago Stories starting tomorrow on @wttw.bsky.social AND Open House Chicago weekend from @chiarchitecture.bsky.social is right around the corner, so VERRRRRY excited.
All you Chicagoans should be following @chicagopopculture.bsky.social. Solid.
Love this. blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/28/t...
This Humboldt Park Church Is Returning To Its Roots As A Movie Theater And Community Hub
Ken Gaebler is converting a former Pentecostal church on West Grand Avenue into La Reina, a movie theater and community hub. The building dates back to the 1890s and was also a vaudeville theater.
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Miles Dyson and Skynet are closer than we realize. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/t...
OpenAI’s A.I. Tried Breaching Four Other Targets, With No Prompting
In each incident, the technology appeared to be conducting mundane data collection and resorted to hacking techniques to get it, researchers said.
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Preservationists seek landmark status for Englewood mansion built by Mrs. O'Leary's son
The historic but dilapidated 33-room, 125-year-old house was the residence of James "Big Jim" O'Leary, whose mother was blamed for starting the Great Chicago Fire.
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An image from the outtakes from "This is Spinal Tap." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...
Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers
The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.
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Totally normal. Good golly. What are we even doing here? www.npr.org/2026/09/20/n...
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legalit...
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Nothing to see here. Move along. All we need is a smart president and this will alllll be fine. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/t...
OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of ‘Concerning' A.I. Behavior (Gift Article)
The artificial intelligence company also released a framework for reporting when its systems go wrong.
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As best as I can recall, everything else Trump has called a "hoax" has been real.
Al Jazeera English@aljazeera.com · 3w agoTrump has dismissed AI fears as 'hoax', insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits China https://aje.news/x84nsj
A meticulous representation of the Oval Office as it looked circa 2014, courtesy of the Obama Presidential Center. No hideous gold leaf - just a true leader’s workspace.
Totally above board. Nothing to see here. Move along. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
Russian Businessman With Putin Ties Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Party
The payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.
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I'm sure TFG will apologize for repeatedly lying about vandals with knives damaging the lining and admit that maybe they should have gone with a bidding process and hired a company that knew what they were doing. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/c...
Reflecting Pool Contractor Blames Its Own Repairs, Not Vandals, for Damage (Gift Article)
The contractor said the pool’s new blue liner peeled and tore because of “human oversight” and a flawed plan that involved layering two incompatible chemicals, documents show.
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How giddy do I get this time of year? So very giddy. Thanks for taking on all this logistical fun, @chiarchitecture.bsky.social. Get out and explore! blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/09/o...
Open House Chicago Returns Next Month With Over 200 Sites — Including 20 New Ones
New sites include the Muddy Waters MOJO Museum in the blues legend’s restored Kenwood residence, a vinyl pressing plant in Hermosa and the first athletic club for women in the country.
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Based on the size of this crowd, they could have held this event at the Denny's at 2030 Market Center Blvd. Just a short drive from the American Airlines Center and bottomless, free coffee refills!
Jon Cooper@joncooper-us.bsky.social · 4w agoOh man, there are a LOT of empty seats at the Republican midterm convention. What an embarrassment for Trump!
Yeah, but truck drivers don't mind those high diesel prices. What they're really excited about is that new arch being built. Sheesh. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/b...
U.S. Diesel Prices Set New High
Because of the war in Iran, the cost has climbed past the record it reached in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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the year is 2027. gas costs $83 and lettuce is at war with us. however every location on every map now says AMERICA
Happy #TurretTuesday from the corner of Clybourn and Webster. Now I gotta find out who A.C. Baumann was.
Chicago history nerds - if a friend asks you to help him clear out the house of his recently-deceased dad, always say yes. You'll be helping out a pal AND he may give you a kick ass book.
At Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory, the Bulls with Maidens date to the 1893 World’s Fair. The original 12-foot plaster sculptures inspired bronze versions cast in 1912. 1/2
This dust-up is soooooo very Chicago. @blockclubchi.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/14/w...
What's Going On With Harold's Chicken? Your Questions (Mostly) Answered
Who owns Chicago’s famous fried chicken chain? What do the numbers on Harold’s stores mean? And what’s behind the latest controversy over unauthorized locations? Here are some answers.
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Calling it "Bribe Force 1" made me laugh a hearty laugh.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoTrump boards Bribe Force 1 without speaking to reporters
Dear Chicago - in whatever neighborhood you live, go see movies on the big screen. They really are better that way. We can't let another independent cinema close.
Block Club Chicago@blockclubchi.bsky.social · 2mo agoRogers Park's historic 400 Theater, closed since 2023, is reopening this month under new ownership. blockclubchi.co/4fO9taF
