Windy City Historians Podcast

Recent Episodes

Episode 14: A Brewing City

Posted June 25, 2020 • 01:09:38

Chicago has a long history of brewing and distilling; of taverns, pubs, and saloons; of alcohol distribution and consumption so we hope you will soak...

Episode 13: Early Chicago

Posted May 26, 2020 • 00:55:40

In this episode of our “Laying the Foundation” series of the Windy City Historians we explore an often ignored and long forgotten era and complete...

Special Episode: Don’t Sneeze, Cough or Spit!

Posted April 28, 2020 • 01:33:21

The contagion began suddenly in the northern suburbs of Chicago and floated south toward the city like an invisible cloud. Soon restaurants, saloons,...

Episode 12: The First Star – part two

Posted February 23, 2020 • 01:03:07

Fort Dearborn at the beginning of the War of 1812 . . . is it a Battle or a Massacre? How should we, in the twenty-first century, talk about the events...

Episode 11: The First Star

Posted January 31, 2020 • 00:59:49

Did you realize each of the four stars on the Chicago Flag represent important dates in Chicago history? The two blue stripes on the flag have a special...