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Alyssa tells Pat all about the time Oak Park, a Chicago suburb, was torn apart after discovering an ACTUAL Nazi was a part of their community.
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Show Notes:
Chicago Magazine: The Nazi of Oak Park
Chicago Magazine: The Nazi Hunter
Chicago Tribune: REMEMBERING NAZI CAMPS
Chicago Tribune: Author discusses Oak Park’s Nazi at Holocaust Museum in Skokie
Chicago Tribune: GERMANS WON`T CHARGE EX-SS GUARD, OFFICIALS SAY
Los Angeles Times: The World : W. Germans Free Ex-Nazi
UPI: A former Nazi death camp guard has been removed...
UPI: A man accused of concealing his past as a.Nazi
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Alyssa is joined by Risen to tell her the history of St. Patrick' Day celebrations in Chicago.
Socials:
Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram
Show Notes:
WTTW: Labor of Love: A St. Patrick’s Day Special
Chicago Tribune: Vintage Chicago Tribune: The city’s St. Patrick’s Day traditions
Smithsonian: The Origins of Chicago’s Green River, Shamrock Shakes and Other Surprising Trivia About St. Patrick’s Day
TimeOut: 10 things you might not have known about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
Chicago Tribune: Politics and parades: Chicago’s long history of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Block Club Chicago: Why Chicago Has 4 St. Patrick’s Day Parades
Time: The Year They Cancelled St. Patrick’s Day
NBC Chicago: South Side Irish Parade Cancelled
NBC Chicago: Parade Organizer: “There's No Reason to Drink Like That”
Chicago Tribune: WHY SOUTH SIDERS SAID: PARTY’S OVER
Reddit: Can anyone tell me about the Southside Irish parade, is it worth making time to see if you happen to be in Chicago during that time?
Media Burn: St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
Barstool: The Annual Chicago St Patrick's Day Police Blotter Recap
Barstool: The Best Police Blotter Incidents From Wrigleyville On Saturday
Barstool: A Barstool Chicago Tradition Unlike Any Other: The Annual St. Patrick's Day Police Blotter Round Up
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Alyssa tells Vannesa from Reel Relationships about Chicago's crazy and chaotic relationship with Daylight Saving Time.
We also dispel a few widely believed myths on the subject.
SHOW NOTES:
Country Living: The History of Daylight Saving Time—and 11 Weird Facts to Know About It
The History Channel: 8 Things You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time
Washington Post: Why people hated permanent daylight saving time when the U.S. last tried it
Chicago Tribune: Daylight saving time 2023: Why it began, where it exists and how it saved one Chicago man’s life
NPR Illinois: The clock keeps running out on Illinois efforts to end time changes
DOT: Uniform Time
DOT: Daylight Saving Time
DOT: History of Time Zones and Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Buzzfeed: Everyone Was Surprised By The Senate Passing Permanent Daylight Saving Time. Especially The Senators
Trump
Washington Post: I have settled the endless daylight saving time debate
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In this episode, Alyssa and Scoot talk about how fascism became a bit of a fad in the 1930's.
Show Notes:
WTTW: The American Nazi-Sympathizing Group That Drew Tens of Thousands of Members Before World War II
WTTW: Fascism in Chicago
Chicago Reader: In 1939 Nazis rallied in Chicago to make Germany great again
NYU: Home-Grown Nazis- John C. Metcalfe and James J. Metcalfe - Chicago Daily Times
Time: CONGRESS: Hitler’s Shadow
Chicago Sun-Times: Fighting fascism is in our bones
Bund Camp opens
Time: The Press: Chicago Thorn
The History Reader: Who Was Fritz Kuhn and the German American Bund?
Chicago History Reader: 6 Things You May Not Have Known About Nazis in America
Politico: When Nazis Filled Madison Square Garden
Notre Dame Magazine: Where Their Loyalties Lie
NPR: Nazi Summer Camps In 1930s America?
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Alyssa tells Molly McAleer about the STILL ONGOING Jussie Smollett saga.
Show Notes:
Northwestern: Breaking Down Kim Foxx’s Win in the 2020 Primary
Ballotpedia: Kim Foxx
WTTW: Former Top Cop Was Drunk When Officers Allowed Him to Drive Home: Watchdog
Chicago Tribune: Ex-FOP leader, suspecting politics at play, gets 3-year suspension from Chicago police union for use of camera in rival’s office
WTTW: Federal Judge Refuses to Toss Out Chicago's Lawsuit ...
Fox Nation: After the Hoax
Axelrod Tweet
Fox Nation: Anatomy of a Hoax.
MAX: Chicago VS Jussie Smollet
Courthouse News: Federal judge sides with former Jussie Smollett attorney in long-simmering defamation case
ABC 7: Jussie Smollett update: Illinois Supreme Court overturns former 'Empire' actor's conviction
Fox 32: Jussie Smollett conviction reversed by Illinois Supreme Court
ABC 7: Police called to Kim Foxx's Flossmoor home for domestic incident, report shows
Chicago Tribune: Ex-girlfriend of suspended Fox 32 anchor Rafer Weigel facing revenge porn charges asks for protective order from Valparaiso woman be dismissed
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This week Alyssa dropped everything to tell John all about the verdict and the subsequent reactions. It truly is Shakespearean.
We also have some hot takes on opportunities for Blago.
SHOW NOTE:
Chicago Tribune: ‘Wow, we were part of something really big’: Madigan jurors on how they reached their verdict
WTTW: Michael Madigan Found Guilty of Bribery Conspiracy, Other Charges as Jury Deadlocked on Racketeering
DOJ: Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan Convicted on Federal Conspiracy and Bribery Charges
Chicago Sun-Times: Inside the Madigan jury room: 'Pronouncing someone guilty didn’t make me feel good'
Chicago Sun-Times: Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer
Chicago Sun-Times: Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer
Chicago Tribune: Madigan case showcases pitfalls of Illinois political culture
Chicago Tribune: Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s state pension suspended following conviction
Chicago Tribune: David Greising: Michael Madigan and Rod Blagojevich were products of a culture that tolerates lawlessness
Capitol Fax: Madigan/McClain verdict react (Updated)
Vox: Trump’s petty revenge on the arts
Fox 32: Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'
Axios: Scoop: Trump planning to pardon Rod Blagojevich
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In this informal episode, Alyssa updates John on the Madigan trial. We also talk about Burke, Blago, and Trump's vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.
SHOW NOTES:
Chicago Tribune: A disappearing witness, an odd choice of hold music and the Fighting Irish: 5 strange things you might not know about the Madigan trial
Chicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael Madigan
Chicago Tribune: On 8th day of deliberations, Madigan jury gets deep in the legal weeds but returns no verdict
ABC 7: Madigan Trial Live Updates
WTTW: Michael Madigan Defense Rests its Case as Landmark Corruption Trial Winds Toward an End
FOX 32: Michael Madigan trial: A timeline of events leading to jury deliberations
Capital Illinois News: In contentious cross-examination, prosecutor accuses Madigan of not telling ‘the whole truth’
WTTW: Michael Madigan
Chicago Tribune: Fallout from Supreme Court ruling just beginning in Michael Madigan racketeering case
NPR: Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to know
Chicago Tribune: Rep. Rush’s son is charged with official misconduct
Chicago Tribune: Bobby Rush’s son gets 6-month term
Chicagoist: Congressman's Son Fired for Sexual Misconduct
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In this episode Alyssa tells Ben Panko about a guy found crucified in Chicago which led her into the crazy story about a guy named Dr. Emil Bronner.
It is a wild ride.
San Diego Reader: Dr. Bronner invented the peppermint oil soap for soiled diapers
Emanuel Bronner
Label
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox
Digital Research Library of Illinois History: The Shocking Story of Chicago's first and only Crucifixion.
CaseText: City of Chicago v. Walcher
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Alyssa tells Morgan all about the Fred Hampton Trial.
Show Notes:
History Channel: The 1969 Raid That Killed Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton
Biography: Fred Hampton
Chicago Tribune: In 1969, charismatic Black Panthers leader Fred Hampton was killed in a hail of gunfire. 50 years later, the fight against police brutality continue
Southside Weekly: Fifty Years of Fred Hampton’s Rainbow Coalition
Chicago Reader: The Neutralization of Fred Hampton
BuzzFeed: You Can't Kill A Revolution: The FBI's Assassination Of Fred Hampton Proves America's Obsession With Dismantling Black Leaders
Chicago Sun-Times: Teach the real legacy of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers to inspire our youth
New York Times: Chicago Journal; Seeking New Harmony, But Finding a Racial Rift
Chicago Tribune: SOME HAVE 2ND THOUGHTS ON MAKING PANTHER`S DAY
Chicago Tribune: Fred Hampton Way?
Chicago Magazine: How Fred Hampton Gave Way to Obama
Vox: Why the US government murdered Fred Hampton
The Murder of Fred Hampton
The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther
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Alyssa tell Morgan Stringer about the legal aftermath of the Fred Hampton murder
Show Notes:
History Channel: The 1969 Raid That Killed Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton
Biography: Fred Hampton
Chicago Tribune: In 1969, charismatic Black Panthers leader Fred Hampton was killed in a hail of gunfire. 50 years later, the fight against police brutality continue
Southside Weekly: Fifty Years of Fred Hampton’s Rainbow Coalition
Chicago Reader: The Neutralization of Fred Hampton
BuzzFeed: You Can't Kill A Revolution: The FBI's Assassination Of Fred Hampton Proves America's Obsession With Dismantling Black Leaders
Chicago Sun-Times: Teach the real legacy of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers to inspire our youth
New York Times: Chicago Journal; Seeking New Harmony, But Finding a Racial Rift
Chicago Tribune: SOME HAVE 2ND THOUGHTS ON MAKING PANTHER`S DAY
Chicago Tribune: Fred Hampton Way?
Chicago Magazine: How Fred Hampton Gave Way to Obama
Vox: Why the US government murdered Fred Hampton
The Murder of Fred Hampton
The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther
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In this episode Alyssa tells Hugh Yemen about Second City and its lasting impact on improv.
SHOW NOTES:
Chicago Tribune: More improvised exits at Second City in management shake-up
Playbill: Hate Speech in the Audience Causes Chicago Cast Member to Call It Quits
League of Chicago Theatres
U of News: Improv Explained
Chicago Tribune: When Abbie Hoffman took the Second City stage during Chicago Seven trial
Chicago Tribune: Discontent all around at Second City in ‘The Winner … of Our Discontent’
Chicago Tribune: Chicago’s iO Theater is hit by accusations of racism and a petition demanding change
NYT: Viola Spolin, 88, a Teacher Who Inspired Improv Theater
The Difference between Spolin Games and Popular Improv
HuffPost: Why Ayn Rand Does Not Matter (and Viola Spolin Does)
NPR Illinois: From Hull House to Second City: How Chicago immigrants helped change theater
Kitty Wants a Corner
Spolin Games Online
Chicago Tribune Archive
The Second City: Backstage at the World's Greatest Comedy Theater
A Theater of Our Own: A History and a Memoir of 1,001 Nights in Chicago
Improv Nation: How We Made a Great American Art
National Women's History Museum: Jane Adams
WTTW: Inventing Improv
Viola Spolin Quotes About Improvisation
Into the Unknown with Viola Spolin
A Profile of Viola Spolin
Viola Spolin Bio
BACKSTAGE: What Is the Viola Spolin Method?
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Anyone who watched Law and Order know it isn't a good idea to let a defendant take the stand; yet, that happened last week in the never-ending Mike Madigan corruption trial.
Alyssa texted John and told him to ignore all media so they can discuss it. She also explains the history of the recurring character of "The Old Post Office."
We learn more about his upbringing and Lisa's dad.
Show Notes:
Niagara Foundation
Chicago Sun-Times: Madigan’s testimony changes ‘rules of the game,’ and jurors may now hear his famous ‘bandits’ comment
Chicago Sun-Times: Madigan’s son got $43,000 under deal feds call part of criminal enterprise: ‘Give Andrew somethin
Chicago Sun-Times: Where Illinois lawmakers traveled around the world
Chicago Sun-Times: Mike Madigan tells of father's alcoholism, Lisa’s pain from her biological father — and a 'toxic’ political relationship
Chicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael Madigan
Chicago Tribune: Madigan testifies he ‘would not be involved in a quid pro quo’
Chicago Tribune: ‘Did you ever trade your public office for private gain?’: Ex-Speaker Madigan takes stand in own defense at landmark corruption trial
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Alyssa is joined by Hugh Yemon to discuss the history of Improv and Theatre Games.
SHOW NOTES:
NYT: Viola Spolin, 88, a Teacher Who Inspired Improv Theater
The Difference between Spolin Games and Popular Improv
HuffPost: Why Ayn Rand Does Not Matter (and Viola Spolin Does)
NPR Illinois: From Hull House to Second City: How Chicago immigrants helped change theater
Kitty Wants a Corner
Spolin Games Online
Chicago Tribune Archive
The Second City: Backstage at the World's Greatest Comedy Theater
A Theater of Our Own: A History and a Memoir of 1,001 Nights in Chicago
Improv Nation: How We Made a Great American Art
National Women's History Museum: Jane Adams
WTTW: Inventing Improv
Viola Spolin Quotes About Improvisation
Into the Unknown with Viola Spolin
A Profile of Viola Spolin
Viola Spolin Bio
BACKSTAGE: What Is the Viola Spolin Method?
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Alyssa and Pat journey to 1908 Chicago passed the first ordinance regarding Pasteurized milk. Then some drama ensued. History rhymes like a Dr. Suess book.
SHOW NOTES:
PASTEURIZED MILK LAUDED BY EVANS: Health Commissioner Denies It Is Death Dealing, Producing Weak Children. FOWLER MAKES THREAT. Former Alderman Declares He Will Show Up Conspiracy on Part of Big Dairymen. Threat Is Made by Fowler. Dr. Evans Explains Situation. Farmer Is Spared Dilemma.
VICTORY SURE FOR PASTEURIZED MILK: Hey Ordinance, if Passed by the Council, Will Be Vetoed by Mayor Busse. COMMITTEE MAY KILL IT. Health Commissioner Confident of Winning Battle for the City's Welfare. Victory in Sixth Round. Commissioner Evans Confident. Foreman Commends Health Chief. Letters Hint at Bribe Offer.
Chicago Tribune: VOTE TO PROHIBIT PASTEURIZED MILK: Minority of Council Committee Takes Action in Defiance of Health Commissioner. DENOUNCED BY DR. EVANS Amended Measure, He Declares, Would Cause a Famine in Lacteal Fluid in the City. May Increase Price of Milk. Dr. Evans and Ald. Hey Clash. Warning Given to Committee. Calls It Class Legislation. Amused by Bacteria Exhibits. Quotes Words of Physicians. Views of Hygienic Experts.
PASTEURIZED MILK.
Chicago Tribune: BORDEN EMPLOYE IS MILK EXPERT: Condemns Pasteurization Plan as Mere Makeshift and a False Safeguard. EVANS SHOWS IDENTITY. Health Commissioner Cross Examines Witness Offered by Dairymen Opposing Law.
Chicago Tribune: MILK ORDINANCE FOES MAKE COUP: Council Health Committee Votes to Abandon Pasteurization Requirement. PROTEST BY ALD. TAYLOR Strong Fight Will Follow to Retain Regulation Advocated by Dr. Evans.
Chicago Tribune: LIE PASSED AT MILK HEARING: Dr. Evans Accuses Aid. Hey of Making False Statement;AND NO CASUALTIES FOLLOW;Council Committee Hears More on the Merits of Pasteurization;Dr. Evans Denies Statement;Defends Milk Department;Calls Pasteurization Harmful
Chicago Tribune: PASTEURIZED MILK LAUDED BY EVANS: Health Commissioner Denies It Is Death Dealing, Producing Weak Children. FOWLER MAKES THREAT. Former Alderman Declares He Will Show Up Conspiracy on Part of Big Dairymen. Threat Is Made by Fowler. Dr. Evans Explains Situation. Farmer Is Spared Dilemma.
Chicago Tribune: DR. YOUNG SAYS PASTEURIZE MILK: Health Chief Wouldn't Remove This Safeguard Till Better One Is Found. TALKS WITH ALDERMEN. Hey Insists on His Ordinance to Make This Method a Misdemeanor.
Chicago Tribune: NEW MILK ORDINANCE LIKED: Dealers See Commercial Value in Certified Dairy Products. FEW PROTESTS HEARD NOW. Health Department Assured the Regulations Will Be Obeyed. New Butter Must Be Certified. Strict Rules in Other Cities.
Chicago Tribune: DIFFER ON SAFETY OF 'PASTEUR MILK': Dr Evans Argues with Opponents of the Rule Before Council Committee. CALLED LESS OF EVILS. Commissioner Admits It Is Not Ideal, but Thinks It Better than Fever. Federal Expert with Evans. Evans Sees Practical Side.
Chicago Tribune: Dr. Biehn Suspended Week Ago
Chicago Tribune: CHARGES STARTLE IN DR. BIEHN CASE: Is Bacteriologist Paid by Concern Which Sells Vaccine to the City? BIAS IN TESTS ALLEGED. Neglect of Duty and False Reports of Analyses Are Other Accusations. Statement of Dr. Biehn. Neglect of Tests Alleged. Bias in Analyses Intimated. Absent Often Without Leave.
Chicago Tribune: UNCLE SAM INDORSES CHICAGO'S MILK FIGHT.
Chicago Tribune: HEALTH SCHEME HELPS MILLIONS: Ideas of Dr. Evans of "The Tribune" Embodied in Scheme Urged as Model.; CONTROL MILK SUPPLY
“Pure Milk Is Better Than Purified Milk”
Illinois Supreme Court. Milk, Pasteurized. Chicago Ordinance Held Valid. Koy v. Chicago. February, 1914
Neatorama: The Fight for Safe Milk: Pasteurization
Chicago Tribune: BABIES WIN MILK FIGHT; VOTE 49 TO 9: Council at Special Session Passes Ordinance of Safeguard. MAYOR READY TO SIGN Citizens' Committee, Backed by Public Sentiment, Triumphs. HEALTH CHIEF IN CONTROL
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Alyssa and Captain Scoot from the maritime podcast ShipWrekt go back to the early 1900’s when schooners lined the main branch of the Chicago River selling Christmas trees and boating fatalities were the norm.
Show Notes:
National Archives: The Christmas Tree Ship
ABC 7: US Coast Guard 'Christmas Ship' makes annual tree delivery at Chicago's Navy Pier
Block Club Chicago: Chicago’s Christmas Ship Docks At Navy Pier With Over 1,200 Trees For Chicago Families
Christmas Tree Ship History
Wisconsin Shipwrecks: The Rouse Simmons
Trailer for The Christmas Schooner
National Marine Sanctuary“Captain Santa” and the story of the Christmas Tree Ship Foundation:
The Historic Christmas Tree Ship: A True Story of Faith, Hope And Love
PBS Wisconsin: The Christmas Tree Ship
Charles Hackley
Episodes Mentioned:
Oh Malort! Eastland Episode
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Are we living in the most debaucherous era? To figure it out Alyssa and Risen Lady Heathen travel back to early 1900’s Chicago to discuss a long forgotten degenerate tradition and pollical fundraiser known as the “First Ward Ball” AKA “the orgy.” Think “Eyes Wide Shut” meets “The Purge."
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Show Notes:
Chicagology: The First Ward Ball
Chicago Tribune: DECEMBER 15, 1908
Chicago Politics Ward By Ward
The Gangs of Chicago: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld
Mayors, Madams, and Madmen
Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul
Chicago Magazine: The $12 Million Minute and Chicago’s Historic War on New Year’s Eve
Encyclopedia of Chicago:Era of "Hinky Dink" and "Bathhouse John" :
Episodes Referenced:
Oh Malort: Drunk Elephants: Or A Glimpse into Chicago Politicians
Oh Malort: The Everleigh Sisters: Best Lil Whorehouse in the World.
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Alyssa updates John about the insanity that was Danny Solis' testimony. Words cannot express the plot twists.
This is a stand alone episode in the saga that is USA V. Michael Madigan.
Learn about briefcases of cash in China, prostitutes, pot, and more.
Corruption Guest Stars Include:
(In no particular order)
Operation Greylord, Roberto Caldero, Juan Gaytan, Martin Sandoval, Luis Arroyo, Chicago's Former Main Post Office, Dan Burke, Patty Solis Doyle, Brian Hynes, Ed Burke, Lunch Pale Pete, and Hillary Clinton
Show Notes:
Chicago Tribune: City aids Solis brother’s firm
Chicago Sun-Times: Political operative Roberto Caldero sentenced to nearly 5 years for bribery scheme
Chicago Tribune: ‘Sir, you’ve been with prostitutes right?: FBI mole Daniel Solis on hot seat in Madigan corruption trial
Chicago Tribune: Out-of-the-blue request from Madigan sparked new direction in corruption probe, ex-Ald. Solis testifies
WBEZ: Timeline: Key moments in the Michael Madigan federal corruption trial
Chicago Sun-Times: Jurors hear Madigan ally McClain puzzling over political squabble hobbling Chinatown project: ‘There’s something fishy here’
Chicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael Madigan (All Articles)
Chicago Tribune: Ex-Ald. Daniel Solis, a historic FBI mole, exits stage alone after testimony in Madigan corruption trial
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In this episode we talk about Fred Hampton who is perhaps the most important Civil Rights Activist you have never learned about in school.
Show Notes:
History Channel: The 1969 Raid That Killed Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton
Biography: Fred Hampton
Chicago Tribune: In 1969, charismatic Black Panthers leader Fred Hampton was killed in a hail of gunfire. 50 years later, the fight against police brutality continue
Southside Weekly: Fifty Years of Fred Hampton’s Rainbow Coalition
Chicago Reader: The Neutralization of Fred Hampton
BuzzFeed: You Can't Kill A Revolution: The FBI's Assassination Of Fred Hampton Proves America's Obsession With Dismantling Black Leaders
Chicago Sun-Times: Teach the real legacy of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers to inspire our youth
New York Times: Chicago Journal; Seeking New Harmony, But Finding a Racial Rift
Chicago Tribune: SOME HAVE 2ND THOUGHTS ON MAKING PANTHER`S DAY
Chicago Tribune: Fred Hampton Way?
Chicago Magazine: How Fred Hampton Gave Way to Obama
Vox: Why the US government murdered Fred Hampton
The Murder of Fred Hampton
The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther
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Two geeky gals discuss an exhibit at the Chicago History Museum with some fun digressions.
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Alyssa is joined by David Baxter (Thank You Five, Friends of the Countess, The Twelve Months of Christmas) to discuss the history of Grease.
NWI Times: Grease has deep, dark Chica routes
Telegraph: Grease at 50: ‘The Pink Ladies? They’d kill you if you looked at them wrong’
Chicago Tribune: Bring back our own, original R-rated 'Grease'
Yahoo: Everything you didn't know about 'Grease,' from the $171 stage version to the original name of the T-Birds
WTTW: Grease Premiere at Kingston Mines
Chicago Tribune: ‘Grease’ gets its grit back
Chicago Reader: The Original Pink Ladies
Time Out: Writer/composer Jim Jacobs shares his favorite Chicago memories
The Independent: Donna Mills
Playbill: Restored and Raunchy, The Original Grease Begins Performances in Chicago, Where It All Began
Chicago Tribune: The original ‘Grease’ was born in Chicago, wild, funny and new in 1971
The Independent: INTERVIEW / Did you get very far? Aha, aha . . .: Jim Jacobs was happy writing ads and taking bribes. Until Grease. Tell me more, tell me more, pleads Sabine Durrant
Chicago Reader: Exactly how bad are the bad kids of The Original Grease?
Chicago Tribune: `GREASE’ IS HIS WORD
NYT: Think 'Grease' Is the Word? A Lawsuit Says It's 'Piracy'
A Theater of Our Own: A History and a Memoir of 1,001 Nights in Chicago
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