{"podcast":{"title":"Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314","podcast_index_feed_id":7463314,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/chicago-today-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/chicago-today-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2000,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Chicago News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Chicago—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Chicago News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T06:17:53.052055+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314"},"episode":{"title":"Merz Apothecary’s 150-Year Legacy | Chicago News","slug":"merz-apothecary-s-150-year-legacy-chicago-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T03:42:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314/merz-apothecary-s-150-year-legacy-chicago-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/7ce0402cf6573d98","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/57fd22ce-84c7-49db-bbc7-656bc2715ec3.mp3","summary":"Chicago’s Merz Apothecary turns 150, celebrating a legacy that began in 1875 as a humble pharmacy and evolved into a beloved destination blending heritage, innovation, and unique products—from herbal remedies to niche fragrances. Founded by Swiss German immigrant Peter Merz and passed through three generations, the store narrowly avoided closure in 1972 thanks to young pharmacist Abdul Qaiyum, who revived it in Lincoln Square, launched its first online store, and set the stage for future growth. Now led by his son Anthony, the apothecary continues to thrive by expanding its offerings, including bringing a New York candle brand back to Chicago in 2022. This enduring success proves that honoring the past while embracing the future can create a timeless, community-driven business that draws locals and visitors alike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7ce0402cf6573d98","meta_description":"Chicago’s Merz Apothecary turns 150, celebrating a legacy that began in 1875 as a humble pharmacy and evolved into a beloved destination blending heritage…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":106,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314/episodes/merz-apothecary-s-150-year-legacy-chicago-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314/merz-apothecary-s-150-year-legacy-chicago-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}