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Chicago Tours with Geoffrey Baer

Explore Back of the Yards

Explore Back of the Yards, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.

Aired 03/04/2020 | Rating NR

Chicago Tours with Geoffrey Baer

Explore Back of the Yards

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Explore Back of the Yards, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.

Geoffrey Baer explores Back of the Yards, a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Take the tour with Geoffrey in “Chicago by ‘L’” to learn about Union Stockyards.

Aired 03/04/2020 | Rating NR

All Aboard Chicago’s Holiday Train

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Get in the holiday spirit with a ride on the CTA’s holiday train. (1m 56s)

Behind the Scenes at Guaranteed Rate Field

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Explore Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. (2m 51s)

The Brains Behind the CTA’s Twitter Account

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Meet the people who run the CTA’s Twitter account. (3m 13s)

Chicago’s Oldest Restaurant

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Daley’s in Woodlawn is Chicago’s oldest restaurant. (2m 21s)

The Dance Party at 95th Red Line Station

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Geoffrey Baer stops by the redesigned 95th Red Line Station’s DJ booth. (1m 46s)

The Entrepreneurs Who Set Up Shop in Shipping Containers

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Boxville, a shipping container market in Bronzeville, is home to local entrepreneurs. (4m 6s)

Explore Albany Park

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Explore Bridgeport, a neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side. (2m 12s)

Explore Andersonville

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Explore Andersonville, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. (51s)

Explore Austin

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Explore Garfield Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. (53s)

Explore Bridgeport

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Explore Bridgeport, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. (1m 59s)

Explore Chinatown

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Explore Chinatown, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. (1m 7s)

Explore Cicero

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Explore Cicero, a western suburb of Chicago. (1m 38s)

Explore Englewood

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Explore Englewood, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. (2m 15s)

Explore Evanston

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Explore Evanston, a northern suburb of Chicago. (2m 38s)

Explore Forest Park

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Explore Forest Park, a western suburb of Chicago. (3m 20s)

Explore Garfield Park

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Explore Garfield Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. (2m 17s)

Explore Graceland Cemetery

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Explore Graceland Cemetery, the final resting place for many famous Chicagoans. (1m 17s)

Explore Jefferson Park

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Explore Jefferson Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side. (1m 13s)

Explore Lakeview

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Explore Lakeview, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. (1m 21s)

Explore Lincoln Park

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Explore Lincoln Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. (1m 14s)

Explore McKinley Park

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Explore McKinley Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. (53s)

Explore Near West Side

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Explore the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago. (3m 21s)

Explore North Lawndale

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Explore North Lawndale, a neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. (3m 59s)

Explore Oak Park

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Explore Oak Park, a western suburb of Chicago. (3m 3s)

Explore Old Town

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Explore Old Town, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. (2m)

Explore Pilsen

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Explore Pilsen, a neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. (3m 56s)

Explore River North

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Explore River North, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. (2m 31s)

Explore Rogers Park

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Explore Rogers Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. (1m 45s)

Explore Skokie

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Explore Skokie, a northern suburb of Chicago. (3m 15s)

Explore the Loop

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Explore the Loop, Chicago’s downtown. (7m 6s)

Explore the South Loop

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Explore the South Loop, a neighborhood just outside of downtown Chicago. (3m 41s)

Explore the West Loop

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Explore the West Loop, a neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. (1m 44s)

Explore Wicker Park

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Explore Wicker Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side. (4m 1s)

Explore Wilmette

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Explore Wilmette, a northern suburb of Chicago. (3m 18s)

Explore Woodlawn

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Explore Woodlawn, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. (1m 23s)

Explore Wrigley Field

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Explore Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. (2m 26s)

Grab a Bite at the Argyle Night Market

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Geoffrey Baer tours the Argyle Night Market in the Uptown neighborhood. (3m 7s)

The Group Rebuilding Austin One Home at a Time

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Meet the group rebuilding Austin one home at a time. (2m 8s)

Have a Drink Along Chicago’s Malt Row

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Explore the breweries and distilleries on Chicago’s Malt Row. (1m 32s)

The History of O’Hare

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Explore O’Hare International Airport. (3m 1s)

Inside the CTA’s Biggest Body Shop for Trains

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Go behind the scenes of the CTA’s maintenance shop for trains. (3m 42s)

Meet the Voice of the CTA

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Meet Lee Crooks, the voice of the CTA’s announcements. (2m 25s)

The Performers Who Fill the ‘L’ Tunnels with Music

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Meet the musicians who perform at Chicago’s ‘L’ stops. (1m 42s)

The South Side’s Vegan Soul Food Restaurant

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Geoffrey Baer interviews the owners of Original Soul Vegetarian on 75th Street. (2m 6s)

Travel Back in Time on This 1920s-Era ‘L’ Train

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Take a ride on a 1920s-era CTA train. (4m 2s)

Wards and Community Areas and Neighborhoods? Oh My

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The three ways the city defines areas within its boundaries, explained. (4m 8s)

What It’s Like to Live Next to the 'L'

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Meet the Chicagoans who live right next to the ‘L’ tracks. (1m 26s)

Chicago by 'L' with Geoffrey Baer

Take a fascinating tour of Chicago neighborhoods along the elevated train system, the 'L'. (1m 24s)

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