When And Why did The West Ridge Neighborhood Become Such An Orthodox Jewish Enclave?

Curious City - A podcast by WBEZ Chicago - Thursdays

Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood has had a large, vibrant Jewish population since the late 1940’s. But at some point, the people living there became more and more religiously observant. We’ll find out when and why that change took place, and hear about the practices that make the community unique.