Chicago has given the country many things: the Sandburgs (both Carl and Ryne, albeit spelled differently but whatever), Italian beef sandwiches, thin crust tavern-style pizza, the Bean sculpture, the ...

Candyland has been around since 1932, but its original name was Flavo Korn. It was started in downtown St. Paul. Their Chicago Mix popcorn is caramel, cheese and seasoned popcorn mixed together.

When Curious City listener Kaycee Mendoza heard about a looming popcorn shortage earlier this summer, she was worried. Kaycee is a popcorn fanatic — and she’s particularly fond of the cheese and ...