5 This American Life Episodes for Chicagoans

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This weekend PRI will air the 500th episode of This American Life. To commemorate the past 17 years of stories of the thematic, magazine format radio program, Ira Glass and staff have collected their favorite moments from over the years to share in hour 500.

Among stories from every corner of the country, Chicago featured frequently throughout the years. We’ve gathered five essential This American Life episodes that every Chicagoan should hear.

Read the full post on Chicagoist.

Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of 'Secret Chicago' and 'Chicago Scavenger.' Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.