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The Chicago Promise: A Lakefront for Everyone.
Author: Lei Zhang Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: How did Chicago’s 30-mile shoreline, with its 3,400 acres of parkland, remain a continuous, public space while other major cities sold their waterfronts to private developers? I’ll share how I, a student from Shanghai, discovered the hidden history of the city’s lakefront, from a legal promise...
The Chicago Promise: A Lakefront for Everyone
Author: Lei Zhang Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: How did Chicago’s 30-mile shoreline, with its 3,400 acres of parkland, remain a continuous, public space while other major cities sold their waterfronts to private developers? I’ll share how I, a student from Shanghai, discovered the hidden history of the city’s lakefront, from a legal promise...
Independent Theatres in Chicago: The Music Box
Description: This episode is about the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, a historic cinema that offers more than just films. From classics to international films, it preserves film history, celebrates diverse stories, and creates a unique sense of community. Transcript Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP 2025. I’m your host, Armando Neavez,...
Cub’s Game at Wrigley Field―the Power of Baseball
Author: Motoki Nagata Program of Study: Master of Laws (LLM), Law School Description: Have you ever seen the Chicago Cubs’ game at Wrigley Field? In this podcast, you will know why US people are so enthusiastic about baseball. After listening, you may feel like visiting a ballpark to experience magic of baseball! Listen here: Transcript (provided by author): Welcome to...
The Overflowing Tipping Culture in Chicago
This podcast explores Chicago’s tipping culture, showing how it extends beyond generosity into a system shaped by capitalism and reinforced by consumerism. Through personal stories and global comparisons, it questions who should be accountable for fair wages — employers, workers, or customers. Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP 2025. I’m your host, Jian-Kai,...
The Overflowing Tipping Culture in Chicago
This podcast explores Chicago’s tipping culture, showing how it extends beyond generosity into a system shaped by capitalism and reinforced by consumerism. Through personal stories and global comparisons, it questions who should be accountable for fair wages — employers, workers, or customers. Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP 2025. I’m your host, Jian-Kai,...
Travelling from Reality to Imagination through Cloud Gate
In this episode, I share how standing at Chicago’s Cloud Gate connected me to the final scene of Source Code, a favorite Sci-Fi movie from my childhood. I reflect on how films shape the way we see real cities and how stories give places their meaning. Transcription: Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global Perspectives Podcast Series for AEPP...
At the Water’s Edge
By Lake Michigan’s shifting horizon, brief encounters become bridges. This podcast traces a newcomer’s lakeside moments—stranger chats, fireworks hush, rocky-path courage—to ask how public edges teach coexistence. Not one Chicago, but many Chicagos, breathing together at the shore, where small courtesies and shared silence turn I into we, each day....
Tennis, Trust, and Finding Belonging in Chicago
Tags:Trust, Kindness, City Life Small Blurb : A chance tennis match with a stranger in Chicago became more than just a game—it opened reflections on kindness, safety, and trust in a new city. This podcast explores how simple human connections can ease fears and help newcomers feel a sense of belonging. Transcription: Welcome to the ELI’s Finding Chicago Global...