Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the 100-watt preservation-worthy radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)
Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a special Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind themed show — featuring preservation issues including Michael Reese Hospital, The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill, and Saint Boniface Church.
Chicago is losing its landmarks;
Mike misses the old Rainbo roller rink in Uptown
Jacob Kaplan, Corinne Aquino, Serhii Chrucky – Forgotten Chicago;
on Michael Reese Hospital and talk of a Chicago Olympic Village
Jason Mathews – bacon enthusiast;
lamenting the loss of The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill
Jonathan Fine – executive director, Preservation Chicago;
on the struggle to save Saint Boniface Church
(segue music this week from The Eli Story)
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I never visited the Prodigal Son. But the place sounds like it was awesome. Thanks for covering these issues relating to the old buildings. It’s a shame to see all of this living history destroyed to make room for more condos.
I’ve visited that church in person several times. The picture does not do justice to the beauty of the church.