Chicago Historian EXPOSES: The ComEd Firing They Wanted to BURY 🔥

Chicago historian Dilla opens up about his controversial firing from ComEd and the aftermath that made national headlines. Get the full story behind the headlines as Dilla shares his journey from union electrician to social media star, and how a verbal agreement led to an unexpected termination that sparked widespread media attention.

In this raw and honest conversation, Dilla discusses his transition from maintaining Chicago’s power grid to becoming one of the city’s most respected cultural voices. He breaks down the details of his ComEd departure, including revelations about corporate promises and the impact on his family of seven.

The episode takes entertaining turns through Chicago’s cultural landscape, featuring heated debates about Italian beef dipping traditions, the truth about pizza puffs, and whether drums or flats reign supreme. Plus, don’t miss Dilla’s take on the Redman vs. Lil Wayne controversy and his insider perspective on Chicago radio’s impact on local artists.

From corporate politics to culinary controversies, this episode delivers unfiltered Chicago realness while exploring the intersection of traditional careers and modern social media success. Watch as Dilla shares how he’s turning an unexpected setback into new opportunities, including his upcoming YouTube series.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
04:52 – Importance of High School in Chicago
08:05 – Controversial firing from ComEd
17:33 – Journey to Success
23:18 – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
25:44 – Netflix Deal Insights
29:55 – Collaborating with Other Historians
33:30 – Future of TikTok and Content Creation
40:06 – NBA All-Star Game
46:48 – Overrated Food Items Debate
55:46 – Redman calling out Lil Wayne
1:00:15 – Chicago Radio Scene
1:04:04 – New Show