Chicago urban historian Sherman 'Dilla' Thomas launching new YouTube show

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Urban historian Sherman "Dilla" Thomas is launching his own show on YouTube, called "You Don't Know Chi."

Thomas has a huge following on social media, and he leads tours of Chicago neighborhoods through his company, Chicago Mahogany.

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The first episode of "You Don't Know Chi" drops Friday, Nov. 29 on YouTube.

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Thomas also spoke to recently being let go from ComEd after working there for over 10 years.

He said he was convinced to leave a secure union job before he was laid off.

He said the situation partly motivated him to create his new show.