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Chicago Public Radio invites you to contribute to a new collection of sound—from the sounds of the city to the sounds of the prairie. SOUNDMARKS, derived from the word “landmark,” serve to identify sounds which are unique to an area. They are short segments broadcast during moments between programming throughout the day, and aim to share the sounds of the diverse people and places that make up our community.
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Prairie Crossing Learning Farm
Mon, 02 Nov 2009



Environmentalist Mike Sands tours Prairie Crossing subdivision's all-organic Learning Farm in Grayslake, Illinois.  His harvest of a fresh egg elicits a chorus of disapproval from onlooking hens.

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen



Elmhurst Park District Skate Park
Fri, 30 Oct 2009



At The Elmhurst Park District Skate Park, veteran skateboarder Torrance Roach explains what keeps him shredding, and how he makes sure he's ready any time, any place.

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen



Midwest SOARRING Foundation Harvest Pow Wow
Mon, 19 Oct 2009



At Midwest SOARRING Foundation's 2009 Harvest Pow-Wow, held in Naperville, Illinois, Menominee Nation Member Mike Pamonicutt discusses his dancing tradition, to the sounds of the Milwaukee Bucks traditional singer-drummers.  A short walk with the microphone demonstrates the bells on Mike's handmade regalia. 

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen

Net and Paddle Club
Mon, 19 Oct 2009



Paul Pashuku of the Net & Paddle Club discusses the club's long tradition in promoting table tennis in Chicago.  (Hint:  don't call it \"ping pong\"!)

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen



Fishing at Montrose Harbor
Mon, 19 Oct 2009



Edin Menkovic, a native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, fishes for carp at Montrose Harbor in late September, and discusses Midwestern pole fishing in general.

Audio and photo by Patricia McMillen



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