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10 hours ago

Today in Chicago History: 'The Sandberg Game' rocks Wrigley Field

In 1888, Frederick Douglass became the first Black person nominated for president at the Republican National Convention held in Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, receiving a single vote from Kentucky.
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fromYahoo News
1 week ago

Today in Chicago History: City cheers Vietnam veterans during a 5-hour parade - 11 years after the war

In 1986, nearly five hours of vibrant parading honored Vietnam veterans in downtown Chicago, marking a significant acknowledgment of their service 11 years post-war.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Legendary Chicago Bar Frequented By Al Capone Still Serves Up Plenty Of Mob History - Tasting Table

Al Capone was a leader of Chicago's organized crime from 1925 to 1931, with his gang earning an estimated $100 million through illegal operations.
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fromAeon
2 months ago

The 'great land reshuffle' that's transforming property rights | Aeon Essays

The history of land in Chicago is marked by Indigenous displacement, war, and ownership transformations that continue to impact societal structures.
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