Chicago Stories
tv show
25 total episodes
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4 seasons
First Aired October 09, 2020
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Overview
An original documentary series from Chicago PBS affiliate WTTW uncovering the city’s fascinating history. Each story presents an entertaining and intriguing tale about a person or event that shaped Chicago. The series reflects the rich diversity and breadth of human experience that shaped this great American city.
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The Union Stockyards
Season 0 - Episode 21 - 0h 0m
Air Date
April 30, 2001
Overview
Tracy Ullman's documentary reveals how Civil War blockades helped Chicago displace Cincinnati as the leading meat-processing city, and the Yards' vital role as an employer of immigrants, a maker of fortunes, and a symbol of a kind of regional brawn.