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Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story's parallels to current affairs.

14 HRS AGO

The Riverwalk: Twists and Turns

Alyssa tells Hugh about visions for the Riverwalk. Socials: BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: Gondolas to give city a touch of Venice Chicago Reader: Do we really need the Great Chicago Fire Festival? HuffPo: Chicago Riverwalk Expansion: Rahm Emanuel Has Big Plans For River Walk (PHOTOS) Ross Barney Architects: Chicago Riverwalk Loop North News: Building the Chicago Riverwalk – photos and key dates Choose Chicago: Chicago Riverwalk Chicago Tribune: DALEY ENVISIONS RIVERWALK PROJECT Chicago Sun-Times: New riverfront era charted - Daley guidelines call for trees, cafes, night life - even waterfall Chicago Sun-Times: City, suburbs go for the green - Landscaping back in vogue, thanks to laws, sales pressure Chicago Sun-Times: Greening of the city - a vision in bloom - Series: - LOST HORIZONS Chicago Sun-Times: Catch-and-Release Derby Coming Soon Chicago Sun-Times: Council Panel Endorses Water Taxi Proposal Chicago Sun-Times: City floats riverwalk plan - Path would link Loop area, Chinatown Chicago Sun-Times: Riverwalk could lead to new stadium Chicago Sun-Times: Daley unveils plan for riverwalk cafes Chicago Sun-Times: City's cafe experiment a commuter bellyache Chicago Sun-Times: River `jewel' planned - Kennedys seek huge complex Chicago Sun-Times: Trump making no small plans here - World's tallest building may stand by river Chicago Sun-Times: Daley lauds Trump plan - Other reviews less positive, and some question viability Chicago Sun-Times: Revised Trump tower picks up civic support Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago riverbank walkway remains just an idea // City Hall unable to find right developer, will re-launch search Chicago Sun-Times: WHAT EVER'S GOING TO HAPPEN WITH Chicago Sun-Times: Riverwalk moving at a crawl: Temporary cafes, farmers market to open this summer Chicago Sun-Times: First step for city riverwalk: City hopes to open no-frills path in June, with plans for improvements Chicago Sun-Times: Why San Francisco looks to Chicago: The City by the Bay finds inspiration in our beauty and vitality Chicago Sun-Times: Riverwalk is reborn - City touts new restaurants, floats hopes for future Chicago Sun-Times: Bridging riverwalk gaps - City to spend $10 Mil. on walkways beneath Michigan and Wabash, connect path for 'second lakefront' Chicago Sun-Times: $100 million loan for riverfront Chicago Sun-Times: The Rahmwalk? Emanuel strengthens case to have Riverwalk named after him City of Chicago: Site History My San Antonio: Chicago official calls San Antonio River Walk 'cheap and crappy-looking' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 11min
4 MAY

Jean Crones: Souper Anarchist

Alyssa tells Jack Gill from Hardy Focused about Jean Crones an anarchist who tried to kill then ArchBishop Mundelein. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: Mundelein High School:Musical Works Premiered at MHS Chosen for Publication Chicago Tribune: Chum of cook soup suspect, held by police Catholic New Archive: Issue Article CRONES INDICTED New Year Times: CHICAGO ANARCHISTS HELD IN POISON PLOT; Two Friends of Missing Cook Seized as Arsenic Is Found in Soup. TRAIL LEADS TO NEW YORK Report That Crones Was Once a German Spy--Priests Return, Tell of Being Stricken. Hoosier State Chronicles: Banker Who Ate Poisoned Soup Died Monday in Chicago. Rocky Mountain News: POISON SOUP SUSPECT HELD IN NEBRASKA JAIL Chicago Tribune: A century ago today, an anarchist tried to kill Chicago’s archbishop with soup New York Times: CRONES NOW GIVES 2 DAYS TO GET HIM; In Third Letter to The Times He Says He Will Leave New York in 48 Hours. STAMP "HUDSON TERMINAL" Poisoner' Favors Correspondence School for Police, "Espechely Officiells." GUARD HEADQUARTERS HERE Detectives on Fire Escapes at Ball of Knights of Columbus -- Churches Also Watched. CRONES NOW GIVES 2 DAYS TO GET HIM Chicago Tribune: Does this taste funny to you? Chicago’s long, gross history of food poisoning The Daily Gate City: New York City: THIRD LETTER VERIFIED.; Club Manager Corroborates New Statements by Crones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 22min
1 MAY

Rewind: Haymarket: Things Ryhme

In honor of of May Day being the 3rd Aniversary of Oh Malort I am rereleasing this episode about the Haymarket Affair where Molly McAleer and I talk about the origin of the 8-hour work day. Socials:Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes:Illinois Labor History Society: The Haymarket AffairEncyclopedia of Chicago History: Haymarket and May DayWTTW: HAYMARKET AFFAIR HANGINGSBritannica: Haymarket AffairWCCO: Good Question: How did we get the 8-hour work day?Chicago Cop: HAYMARKET SQUARE RIOTChicago Sun-Times: Haymarket blast shook the world - 100 years later, Chicago rememberedChicago Reader: Haymarket RevisitedChicago Tribune: HAYMARKET RIOT REMEMBEREDPBS: The Anarchists and the Haymarket Square IncidentSecond City SinnersChicago Tribune: STILL-HEARD VOICES: HAYMARKET MONUMENT GETS LANDMARK STATUSCPD: Haymarket Statue Rededication Ceremony at Police HeadquartersThe Haymarket MemorialChicago Tribune: SITE OF HAYMARKET RIOT PROPOSED FOR LABOR PARK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2h 8m
27 APR

The Merle Reskin Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing

Alyssa and David muster all their theatre kid energy to talk about The Merle Reskin Theatre which was a hot topic in the news a few weeks ago and inspired silly outrage. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: WBEZ: Cash-strapped DePaul closes the curtain on Downtown’s historic Reskin Theatre DePaul University Facility Living New Deal: Merle Reskin (former Blackstone) Theater Renovation – Chicago IL Block Club Chicago: DePaul Unveils $72 Million Theater School Building WTTW: Cultural Connections DePaul Theatre School TimeOut Chicago: Merle Reskin Theatre Broadway World: Merle Reskin Theatre Alyssa's review of "God of Hell" Caryl Churhill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 2min
20 APR

Ruth Hanna McCormick Part Two: History Rhymes

In this episode Alyssa and VanderRob finish their conversation about the absolutely fascinating life of heiress, suffragette, and politician. Ruth Hanna McCormick. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Time: WOMEN: Widow Time: THE CONGRESS: Bucking Female Ruth Hanna McCormick: A Life in Politics, 1880-1944 US House History: MCCORMICK, Ruth Hanna National Women's History Museum:Ruth Hanna McCormick Theodore Roosevelt Center:Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Rockford Register Star: Women’s History Month: Who was Ruth Hanna McCormick? Politico: Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms born in Cleveland, March 27, 1880 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 13min
13 APR

Ruth Hanna McCorkmick Part One: A Suffragette

In this episode Alyssa tells VanderRob about the absolutely fascinating life of heiress, suffragette, and politician. Ruth Hanna McCormick. Please note this is a two parter. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Time: WOMEN: Widow Time: THE CONGRESS: Bucking Female Ruth Hanna McCormick: A Life in Politics, 1880-1944 US House History: MCCORMICK, Ruth Hanna National Women's History Museum:Ruth Hanna McCormick Theodore Roosevelt Center:Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Rockford Register Star: Women’s History Month: Who was Ruth Hanna McCormick? Politico: Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms born in Cleveland, March 27, 1880 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
6 APR

Italo Balbo: Chicago's Fascist Fever Dream

In this episode Alyssa tells Risen about Italo Balbo and the time Chicago had a fascist fever dream. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Chicago Reader: Street honoring fascist Balbo to remain after aldermen cave Chicago Tribune: Chicago cheered as Italo Balbo led a squadron of 24 Italian aircraft that splashed down in Lake Michigan 90 years ago Chicago Magazine: The (Failed) 1946 Fight to Remove a Fascist's Name from a Chicago Street ABC 7: Debate ensues about removal of Balbo monument, renaming of street Chicago Sun-Times: Italo Balbo, a complex and controversial figure, from Italy to Grant Park WTTW: History or Hate? Chicago’s Controversial Monuments and Street NamesNBC Chicago: Tempest Brews Over Renaming of Balbo Drive Encyclopedia of Chicago: "Who is Balbo?," 1933 Chicago Tribune: Future of Balbo monument, a gift from Mussolini, uncertain New York Times: BALBO TALKS TO CHICAGO.; Speaking Over Radio From Rome, He Presents Column From Forum. Chicago Reader: Balbo’s Last Stand CBS Chicago: Aldermen Propose To Rename Balbo Drive StreetsBlog Chicago: Blackshirts and Green Signs: Is It Time to Rename Balbo Drive, a Tribute to a Fascist? TimeOut: Aldermen are considering removing the Balbo monument and renaming Balbo Drive Encyclopedia of Chicago:Chief Blackhorn and Italo Balbo, 1933AP: Protesters demand removal of monument to fascist Italo Balbo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 3min
30 MAR

Lois Weisberg: She Curated Chicago

Alyssa tells Vanessa from Reel Relationships about "den mother of the arts" Lois Weisberg. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: TimeOut: Life after Lois | Lois Weisberg New York Times: Lois Weisberg, Chicago’s Cultural Connector, Dies at 90 Chicago Magazine: Remembering Lois Weisberg, the Woman Who Curated Chicago The New Yorker: Six Degrees of Lois Weisberg PBS: Chicago Stories Lois Weisberg Governing: Lois Weisberg Chicago Sun-Times: Lois Weisberg, ‘den mother of the arts’ Chicago Reader: Lois Weisberg: Rest in peace doesn’t cut it Chicago Reader: The brothers Weisberg Chicago Reader: The Shakman Variations Chicago Reader: A Macarena for the Millenium FT: Lois Weisberg, Chicago arts administrator, 1925-2016 Chicago Tribune: Chicago’s ‘Cows on Parade’ is back for July, celebrating 20-year anniversary with one last roundup WBEZ: Lois Weisberg: “This is one of the worst things that ever has happened to the city.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Oh, Malort!

Oh Malort! is a new podcast about Chicago history brought to you by Solid Listen Network. Every Monday, Alyssa will bring a friend (and you!) through a story about her favorite city with humor and facts. From the deep cuts to the cult classics, Alyssa Dyksterhouse uses her experience as a celebrated Chicago tour guide, history fanatic and researcher extraordinaire to inform her listeners about the rich history of the Windy City. New episodes come out every Monday, or Sunday if you subscribe to SolidListen+ on Apple Podcasts or the Solid Listen Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story's parallels to current affairs.