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The second-place White Sox (35-31) moved within a half-game of scuffling Cleveland atop the AL Central.
Congress Parkway (now Ida B. Wells Drive) passing through the U.S. Post Office, 1959 - Photograph by N. K. Benedict
FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Old Main Post Office
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This is a cool thing that Spoken cafe, 1812 W. Montrose Ave., does on Thursday evenings.
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In honor of that outstanding White Sox win last night, here's the final resting place of one of the greats.
Minnie Miñoso (“Mr. White Sox”) broke the team’s color barrier in 1951 and became a franchise icon. He’s buried at Graceland Cemetery, where this monument was unveiled in 2024.
Congress St. Super Highway construction. Looking West from above the Post Office. - Aug 11 1953. Photo by Bob Katalik
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In the mid-1850s, Pennyville's name was changed to Brickton to reflect the area's status in brickmaking. By the 1870s, when the brickmaking in the area had dried up, the townsfolk felt the area needed a classier name and “Park Ridge” was chosen. Here is the sign for the five-acre a Brickton Park.
Chris Wright is either lying or stupid. Or, maybe a little from column A, a little from column B...
Sadly, this is what many think living in Chicago is really like. I have rarely been shot on the weekend. Let's be honest - Chicago is really more of a stabbing or bludgeoning town, depending on your neighborhood.
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"Awww, Dad. You said you were too busy to come to my wedding but found time to golf all weekend? Hurtful."
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O Canada indeed!
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Chicago History Podcast
Chicago History Podcast
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Chicago History Podcast
Chicago History Podcast
Chicago History Podcast
Chicago History Podcast
Chicago History Podcast
The second-place White Sox (35-31) moved within a half-game of scuffling Cleveland atop the AL Central.
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with arson in connection with the incident, according to the Winnipeg Police Service, which happened while the baseball team was in Canada for a series against the ...
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Police Department confirmed on Tuesday morning that every single resident of the city had been shot over the long holiday weekend.
