Stories from history of the Greatest City in the World - Chicago. The places, events, and the people behind it all.
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We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com
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The DIBS podcast, presented by @chicago_history is a podcast where we dive into the heart and soul of the Windy City. From the towering skyscrapers of the Loop to the deep-dish pizza debates, from Wrigley Field’s ivy-covered walls to the electric legacy of Michael Jordan, Chicago isn’t just a place—it’s a story. Whether it’s entrepreneurs changing the game, artists shaping culture, or community leaders making waves. Each episode explores the stories that make Chicago the vibrant, gritty, and ...
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Police Chief Francis O'Neill, Chicago's Savior of Irish Music
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22:28Send us a text Just in time for St. Patrick's Day 2025, here's a little history about Chicago's connection to preserving Irish music, originally posted in March of 2022. He served as a Chicago policeman for more than 32 years and was Chicago’s chief of police for four, but Francis O’Neill is probably better known for his efforts in preserving the m…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #37: Fuller Park
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33:01Happy Thursday, peeps! We are taking you back to Fuller Park! This episode originally aired August 8, 2022. Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at m…
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DIBS is dedicated to exploring Chicago's heart and soul, sharing untold stories celebrating the city’s vibrant culture, iconic history, and influential figures. Rooted in the cherished Chicago tradition, our podcast highlights the journeys of elite entrepreneurs, celebrated artists, community leaders, and cultural icons. DIBS aims to connect our di…
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What's up good, people! We are a tad late on celebrating Chicago's 188th birthday, but we got a fun story for you! What was Chicago, talking about on this date?? We get into and more! Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you …
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What's up, friends! Have you heard of Johnson Publishing? If you haven't, you probably heard of Ebony and Jet magazines. We are giving you the scoop on a company that helped move Black culture forward. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On t…
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Episode 804 - Chicago Crime: The Automatic Trio and the Car Barn Murders
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24:30Send us a text Originally released in September of 2021, this episode has been enhanced with additional music and sound effects. Sixteen years before Al Capone came to Chicago and long before anyone could blame violence on video games, three boys just out of their teens became robbers and worse in Chicago with brazen acts of thievery and wanton kil…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #36: Oakland
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27:57Welcome back to another throwback Thursday! We are talking about Oakland, Chicago's smallest community area! This episode originally aired October 17, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the…
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Black History Month with Vivian G Harsh
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52:12What's up, friends?! We running it back with some dope history to close out Black History Month! Enjoy this very fun episode. Come learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, …
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Episode 803 - Illinois' Underground Railroad
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45:59Send us a text For Black Americans seeking to escape enslavement in the first half of the 1800s, Chicago was often an important stop on their path to freedom. Today we’re discussing the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Network to Freedom Listings: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/undergroundrailroad/ntf-listings.htm Graceland Cemetery (Chicago) Underg…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #35: Douglas
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58:36Happy Thursday, good people! Come on and learn about Douglas! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at [email protected] WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HE…
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Ethnobotany at the Garfield Park Conservatory
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33:14What's up, y'all! Today we are talking about how some plants made it from Africa to the U.S. it's an interesting conversation. Come and learn with us!13 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the po…
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Episode 802 - Chicago Connections: The Jackson Five
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48:52Send us a text While not from here, their connection to this city is undeniable and Chicago’s influence most certainly contributed to their rise as one of the most successful musical acts of all time. Today we’re talking about the Jackson Five. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Furt…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #34: Armour Square
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28:42Happy mid-week! today we are taking you back to Armour Square. This was indeed a fun listen. This episode originally aired January 3, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or…
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Welcome back good people! In the spirit of Black History month, we are talking about the origins of the legendary, Harlem Globetrotters! Of course the started in Chicago, but there's so much more. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Ho…
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Episode 801 - Unchecked Graft: Chicago Mayor William "Big Bill" Thompson
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35:45Send us a text This is a revised, expanded, and re-recorded version of an episode that was originally released in 2020. William "Big Bill" Thompson was a larger-than-life character who served as Chicago mayor for three terms and is viewed as one of the most corrupt politicians this great city has ever seen. Robert Loerzel's piece on Eugene Williams…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #33: Near South Side
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36:18Happy Thursday! Today we are reminiscing over the Near South Side. This episode originally aired December 13, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email u…
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Welcome back, good people! Bet you didn't know Chicago played a big part in pianos in the U.S. We got you covered. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #32: The Loop
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41:35Happy Thursday, friends! We are taking you back to the Loop! This episode originally aired October 11, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at m…
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Allstate ... with the Good Hands
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21:33How much do y'all know about Allstate? We will tell you all about it! Come and learn with us.13 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at media@77flavo…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #31: Lower West Side
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57:55Welcome back to another throwback! Today we're taking you back to the Lower West Side. This episode originally aired May 8, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, …
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Y'all read that and said, what the heck?! Who?? So did we. But you know if we talkin' about it, Chicago had a hand in it. Sit back and enjoy the ride today! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on th…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #30: South Lawndale
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43:12Happy Thursday! Continuing our journey south, we are in South Lawndale! This episode originally aired April 3, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email …
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We've all heard of Schwinn bikes. have you heard the story though? You already know we got the scoop for you. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or hist…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #29: North Lawndale
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1:05:46What's up everyone! Today we get to relive the first ever live recording, which was also our 77th community area in our initial journey, of North Lawndale. This episode originally aired December 12, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you …
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Railways Built Chicago, But...
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28:21Happy New Year! We're officially in 2025 and we can't wait to get started. We all know what railways did for Chicago, but what about what Chicago did for the railways? We talk about out in our first episode of the year. Com and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Net…
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How do you sum up a great year like this? We attempt to do that, but most importantly, we want to say thank you for your fantastic support. We can't thank you all enough! Happy New Year to you all! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have a…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #28: Near West Side
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5:50Better late than never! We hope you all had a great Christmas/Holiday. Today's listen back is in Near West Side. This episode originally aired July 5, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the…
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Y'all, Christmas is here! We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday from us here at 77 Flavors of Chicago. We will be here next week to close out the year! Best, Sara & Dario Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like …
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #27: East Garfield Park
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57:20This time we are taking you back to East Garfield Park! This was a fun one with our friends, Black People Outside. This episode originally aired March 27, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on…
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Have you heard the story of Chicago's Christmas Ship? Not the type of Christmas story you want to hear around this time of year. Guess what, we're telling the story. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything …
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #26: West Garfield Park
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44:23Happy Thursday, y'all! Today come and learn about West Garfield Park once again. This episode originally aired January 10, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, p…
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What's up y'all! Today we visited Thornton, IL! Lead by tour guide, Kevin, we visit a ton of historic sites! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at …
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #25: Austin
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26:09Thanks for listening to another throwback episode. Today we are back in Austin. We actually had 3 episodes in Austin. Take a listen to this and the others! Austin Episode 2 Austin Episode 3 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything …
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Have you ever been to Rosehill Cemetery? This episode we take you inside and share its fascinating history! Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or histor…
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Episode 725 - Chicago's Forgotten Towns, Neighborhoods, and Names, Part 2
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33:37Send us a text An area once called Dunkley’s Grove was considered for a new stadium for the Chicago White Sox, not in old-timey days – in 1986! Was Edison Park named for Thomas Edison? Dunton, Sagone, Hartford… and where was Cleaverville? Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Send me an…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #24: West Town
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31:08Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. Today's revisit is to West Town! This episode originally aired May 20, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podca…
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Have you ever heard of the Riverview Amusement Park? Better yet, did you go as a kid? It's not around any more, but we got you covered. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #23: Humboldt Park
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26:46Welcome back to another throwback! Today we are in Humboldt Park and this was a good one! This episode originally aired September 13, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or…
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Have you heard of this place before? Maybe you have, but incase you didn't, we got you! It's a real interesting story here. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #22 Logan Square
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47:06We are throwing it back to Logan Square. this episode was so fun! We sat with author, Martha Bayne and had a blast. This episode originally aired November 29, 202112 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk ab…
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How much do you know about the Wizard of Oz? We have some fun facts about the creation and success of this instant, and we mean instant, classic. Come and learn with us! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to tal…
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Episode 724 - Chicago Mob Stories - The Handshake Murder of Dean O'Banion
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32:59Send us a text Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Send me an email with whatever is on your mind: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.com Up your cocktail or Sodastream ga…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #21: Avondale
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17:57Thanks for joining us on another throwback! We are back in Avondale. This episode originally aired September 27, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please emai…
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Y'all won't believe what was made right here in Chicago!! This city really is amazing. Also, big thanks to the Made in Chicago Museum for having very valuable research [email protected]! You're going to enjoy this one! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the H…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] - Community Area #20: Hermosa
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41:14Here's a listen back to the community area of Hermosa! This episode originally aired October 18, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at media@7…
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Landmarks Illinois - ft. Quinn Chapel AME Church
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41:17Today we have a very fun one! We sit down with the president & CEO of Landmarks Illinois, Bonnie McDonald inside one of the more significant landmarks in Chicago, Quinn Chapel AME Church! Come and learn with us. Be sure to check this interview out on our Youtube here! Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dari…
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Episode 723 - Chicago Horror: The Grimes Sisters Murders
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36:59Send us a text Their killings stand out as one of Chicago's most infamous unsolved crimes. Today we’re discussing the Grimes Sisters Murders. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Send me an email with whatever is on your mind: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com Leave me a voice message - j…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #19: Belmont Cragin
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29:28What's good in the hood, people! We go a little bit of a late start today, but we got there...haha. Anyway, we take you back to Belmont Cragin! This episode originally aired February 21, 2022 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anythin…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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39:36Have you ever wanted to go inside of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago? Or do you wonder what happens in there?? We find out and spill the beans! Come and learn with us. Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to t…
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[77 Flavors Throwback] Community Area #18: Montclare
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33:57What's up y'all?! You already know what time it is. We are taking you to Montclare again! A very interesting community area. We hope you learn and enjoy! This episode originally aired December 27, 2021 Send us a text Support the show Check out our weekly newsletter! Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you ha…
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