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Magical, Hidden Places Near and In Lake Michigan - The Magic Hedge and the Morgan Shoal

Summer in Chicago calls for as much outdoor time as possible, and picnics under the shade of a tree or beneath the starry sky are THE way to dine come summertime. In Episode 2 of the Chicago History Podcast, host Amy Bizzarri shares four picnic-ready, history-filled Chicago parks that are perfect for your next picnic in the city.

Welcome to the Chicago History Podcast! From the weird to the wacky to the just plain off-the-wall, we delve deep-dish pizza style into the history of our big-shouldered city! In today's episode - our first! - host Amy Bizzarri pays a visit to a memorial service dedicated to the victims of a circus train derailment that took place over 100 years ago.