When people think of Chicago, they often first imagine our immense skyline: from the John Hancock Center to the Sears Tower and huge handfuls beyond and in between. But Chicago is also a city of sounds. Hear some of them here.
While recording Douglas Staszesky, we had the constant sound of his IV pump in the background.  This is what it sounds like alone.  (1:21)
Waiting for your ticket number to be called while in the Secretary of State's driver's license renewal line at 5401 N.Elston. (1:10)
Here's over two minutes from the two diving boards at the Portage Park pool. Listen around 1:50 for a loud belly flop and the crowd's reaction. (2:18)
Next to meditative Lake Michigan, as part of Navy Pier, is the not so meditative ride called the "Wave Player." Enjoy the intro and outro by the man in charge, as well as the screams of the kids, especially when their chairs first lift off the ground. (4:20)
Panel number call for jury duty at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse at 26th Street and California Avenue. (0:35)
On the CTA Blue Line at the Damen stop.

(0:55)
Outside Wrigley Field before a Cubs game.

(0:51)
Underground at the Washington CTA Red Line stop while a street musician plays Strauss on violin. (0:53)
The end of the CTA red line at Howard.

(0:39)
Recycling xmas trees for mulch in the city parks.

(1:20)
Ah! the sounds of demolition.

(1:42)
More demolition sounds, a jackhammer.

(0:33)
Standing above the tracks at 28th and Lake Shore Drive.

(0:45)
Above 290 Ike at Cicero.

(2:02)
Plane above our heads on Cicero Avenue landing at Midway Airport.
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(0:36)
Garbage truck in the alley.

(2:02)
"guada fest"

(1:22)
The sound of a carnival game at the summer of 2005's Taste of Polonia.

(1:06)
Polish rock band from that same event.

(1:02)
Moving Walkway. Caution, the moving walkway is ending.
(0:49)
Sonic ID