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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: How Chicago Got Its Lakefront
Description: Chicago loves Lake Michigan (just see how many times it comes up on our list of 1,000 things we love about Chicago), but just how integral is the lakefront to the city’s existence? A new special from WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer airing Monday examines how Chicago’s lakefront came to be and explores some of the most interesting stories in and around the water. He talks with executive producer Simone Alicea about the most interesting places he has visited.Good news: Creating Justice 2025Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for...