Notes from Chicago

@notesfromchicago

Notes from Chicago podcast is a love letter to the greatest city on the planet. New episodes on Tuesday.
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I ♥️ Chicago so much that I had to make a podcast about it. Come hang with me and my guests to learn about all the cool places and interesting people that make this city so great. Follow @NotesFromChicago ! #Chicago #Podcast
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8 months ago
No matter where life takes you, Chicago has a way of pulling you back in. Check out the @NotesFromChicago podcast! #Chicago #Podcast
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8 months ago
Chicago’s @lincolnparkzoo is more than just a perfect family day out. It’s also quietly powering global wildlife conservation. 🦁🌍 Lisa Faust, Senior Director of Population Ecology at Lincoln Park Zoo, shares how the zoo’s hidden science and conservation work help protect species around the world, and how even your visit, membership, or popcorn purchase supports that mission. Tune into ‘How Lincoln Park Zoo Is Helping Save Wildlife Worldwide’ with Lisa Faust. Link in bio.🎙️
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4 days ago
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago’s most iconic attractions, but behind the exhibits is a global conservation mission many visitors never realize exists. 🎙️Next on @NotesfromChicago : Lisa Faust, Senior Director of Population Ecology at @lincolnparkzoo . In this episode, we explore hidden science, conservation work, and the global impact of wildlife behind one of Chicago’s most beloved institutions. The full conversation drops Tuesday (5/12). 🔗 Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify so you don’t miss it. Links are in our bio.
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5 days ago
Spring in Chicago means one thing: unpredictable weather. Whether you’re a longtime local, new to the city, or planning a visit, our @NotesfromChicago podcast producer @_tanishablakely and host @ashinthewindy share the best things to do in Chicago during spring. Tune into ‘Chicago Spring Survival Guide’ with Tanisha Blakely. Link in bio.🎙️
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11 days ago
Chicago’s spring is finally here…maybe? 🎙️Next on @NotesfromChicago : Our producer @_tanishablakely joins @ashinthewindy to talk about how to survive the city’s “fake spring,” hidden gems, must-visit spots, and what makes this season in Chicago so special. 🌷🌦️ 🔗 Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify so you don’t miss it. Links are in our bio.
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12 days ago
Steve Carell. Amber Ruffin. Tina Fey. Amy Poehler. So what’s the secret behind Second City producing some of the biggest names in comedy? In this episode of @NotesfromChicago , we sat down with Jen Ellison (@jenjen1138 ), Vice President of Creative @thesecondcity , to go behind the scenes of the institution that helped shape generations of comedic voices. Tune into ‘Inside Second City: How Comedy Legends Are Made ’ with Jen Ellison. Link in bio.🎙️
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18 days ago
Second City launched some of the biggest names in comedy, but what does it mean to lead creative people? 🎙️Next on @NotesfromChicago : Jen Ellison (@jenjen1138 ), Vice President of Creative @thesecondcity . In this episode, we go inside the process behind legendary comedy and why laughter matters more than ever. The full conversation drops Tuesday (4/28). 🔗 Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify so you don’t miss it. Links are in our bio.
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19 days ago
If you could fix any policy in Chicago, what would it be? In this episode of @NotesfromChicago , Nina Idemudia (@aplannerwithapurpose ), CEO of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (@cntchicago ), explains how urban planning has shaped Chicago … and how it can be reimagined to create opportunity instead. Tune into ‘How to Fix Chicago’s Housing & Transit Problems’ with Nina Idemudia. Link in bio.🎙️
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25 days ago
What if your zip code could predict your future? 🎙️ Next on @NotesfromChicago : Nina Idemudia (@aplannerwithapurpose ), Chief Executive Officer @cntchicago . We talk about how cities are designed, and who they’re designed for. From Chicago’s lakefront to the South and West sides, this conversation breaks down the hidden systems shaping our everyday lives… and what it will take to change them. The full conversation drops Tuesday (4/21). 🔗 Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify so you don’t miss it. Links are in our bio.
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26 days ago
Proof that when you find your thing… everything can change fast. Our next @NotesfromChicago guest, cross-stitch artist Emma McKee, aka @thestitchgawd , shares how shortly after picking up cross-stitch, her work with #ChancetheRapper was on the cover of Billboard. Tune into ‘From the Bulls to the WNBA, Becoming the StitchGawd’ with Emma McKee. Link in bio.🎙️
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1 month ago
🎙️ Next on @NotesfromChicago : Emma McKee, the artist known as @thestitchgawd Emma shares how she built a career doing something most people wouldn’t even consider, the moment she realized she found her calling, and why she refuses to compromise her values for big opportunities. The full conversation drops Tuesday (4/14). 🔗 Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify so you don’t miss it. Links are in our bio.
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1 month ago