Chicago Lifestyle Podcast & Video Blog
WTTW Chicago’s PBS station produced a series of roughly hour long videos under the banner “Remembering Chicago.” The first video covered the 1920s -30s and 40s. In 2004 the year the first of the series was produced many of the people featured like Studs Terkel, …
We are pleased to continue our alliance with Inside Publications to provide summaries of news from their three local newspapers distributed throughout Chicago Lakefront communities, including the Inside-Booster, News –Star, and the Skyline. This is the August 2020 podcast summary issue. Some of the …
A short video showing quiet scenes of the city. Nicely done.
“Don’t Spread It Around” is a parody on the iconic tune “Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town)” and is my humble attempt to encourage my fellow Chicagoans to abide by the stay-inside mandate ordered by the Chicago City government to encourage the practice social distancing during …
We are very happy that Michael Rataj of Bulb Brain Creative submitted this guest podcast segment of an interview he conducted with “food artist” Roselle from Bistro 6050 in Portage Park. Bistro 6050 has been described as a “pan-global” snack bar because it is more …
If people are the lifeblood then the bus and train lines that crisscross Chicago are literally like capillaries delivering existential nutrients to every corner of the city. Each person is on their own personal distinct mission that drives the pulse and contributes to the vibrancy …
The semi-autobiographical movie “Blinded by the Light” is based on the experiences of British born journalist and Bruce Springsteen super-fan Sarfraz Manzoor. The winsome Viveik Kalra stars in the lead role, of Javed who wants nothing more than to bust out of his small working …
One of the best reasons to live in Chicago is to enjoy the beautiful summer including the many outdoor events and festivals. Here is a list of some of what is happening around Chicago neighborhoods in 2019 July through September. Ongoing: Through Aug. 1 : …
Podcast theater review of “The Flower of Hawaii” features tenor Rodel Rosel and soprano Marisa Buchheit. An American premiere presented by “Folks Operetta” as part of their “Reclaimed Voices Series at Stage 773 on Belmont through July 14, 2019.
We are very happy that pop composer Steve Solomon has allowed us to use FOSTER AVENUE BEACH as the theme song for our Chicago Broadcasting Network podcasts. It was important for us to have a unique song that referenced Chicago in a meaningful but subtle …
Chicago is home to approximately 150,000 individuals who identify as Asian. This February was the beginning of the Lunar New Year hailed as The Year of the Pig according to the Chinese Zodiac. According to TheChineseZodiac.org, this is a great year to make money, and …
More than a meal Chicago’s Golden Diners Program provides an opportunity for seniors (over age 60) throughout the city to interact with the community and enjoy time outside their home. The program is funded by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services. There …