
Why does Chicago have so little love for the ‘Watchdog’ of the lakefront?
Jul 1, 2026 - 00:25:39
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The stretch of beach that starts where DuSable Lake Shore Drive ends wasn’t always as vibrant or as ‘gay’ as it is today. Its transition was spearheaded by Jerry Marcoccia, who was searching for a sense of belonging in t...
How did Hollywood Beach become Chicago’s ‘gay beach’? is an episode from Curious City by WBEZ Chicago. The stretch of beach that starts where DuSable Lake Shore Drive ends wasn’t always as vibrant or as ‘gay’ as it is today. Its transition...
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Published Jun 10, 2026, 00:19:34 long, audio available.