Today in Chicago History: ‘Bearded bandit’ Jeffrey Erickson captured as his wife leads police on 11-mile car chase

1903: Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison revoked the license of the South Loop’s Lone Star Saloon, 527 State St. The proprietor, ...

Today in Chicago History: Illinois becomes the 10th state to get its own lottery

1973: Illinois Gov. Dan Walker signed the Illinois Lottery into law, marking the 10th state in the contiguous United States ...
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What is Pulaski Day? Here's what's closed and the history of this Chicago holiday

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Inspired by a student protest, Chicago History Museum debuts exhibition about Latino history

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