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All around Chicago, you can find intricate murals that tell a story or brighten up a neighborhood. With all this art, it's not surprising to discover that spray paint was invented here in the 1940's -- only to be outlawed in the 1990's. So how do new murals emerge, and what is their significance to the city? 

In this episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with local organization, the Chicago Public Arts Group, and street artists Chris Devins and Mario Mena, to answer these questions.

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Mentioned in the Episode: Chicago Public Arts Group | Chris Devins | Mario Mena | Yollo Calli Youth Outreach

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All around Chicago, you can find intricate murals that tell a story or brighten up a neighborhood. With all this art, it's not surprising to discover that spray paint was invented here in the 1940's -- only to be outlawed in the 1990's. So how do new murals emerge, and what is their significance to the city? 
In this episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with local organization, the Chicago Public Arts Group, and street artists Chris Devins and Mario Mena, to answer these questions.
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Mentioned in the Episode: <a href="https://chicagopublicartgroup.org/">Chicago Public Arts Group</a> | <a href="https://www.chrisdevinscreative.com/">Chris Devins</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mena_arte_chicago/">Mario Mena</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yollocalli/">Yollo Calli Youth Outreach</a> 
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Let's get Looped In, Chicago!

Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

Let's get Looped In, Chicago!
Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

Looped In: Chicago

All around Chicago, you can find intricate murals that tell a story or brighten up a neighborhood. With all this art, it's not surprising to discover that spray paint was invented here in the 1940's -- only to be outlawed in the 1990's. So how do new murals emerge, and what is their significance to the city?   In this episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with local organization, the Chicago Public Arts Group, and street artists Chris Devins and Mario Mena, to answer these questions.

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