All Things Chicago Headquarters
This page is for All Things Chicago - Chicagoans, places to visit in Chicago, Chicago history, Chicago things - anything you can think of that is related to the city of Chicago, Illinois. Check out all the lenses below, and add your favorites too!
Seasonal Chicago Lenses
Happy Holidays in Chicago!
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Chicago Holiday Train
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Get on the Holiday Train! The Chicago Transit Authority operates Santa's Holiday Train every year, taking tourists and locals alike around the city and spreading a bit of seasonal cheer!
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Chicago Christmas Ornaments
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Deck your halls with your favorite Chicago sports team, or show your family's local heritage in the land of Lincoln with these Chicago and Illinois themed Christmas Ornaments. Why not let the kids do an entire mini-tree all in Chicago ornaments? The...
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A Chicago Christmas
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Every region has their own peculiar holiday celebrations, and the city of Chicago, Illinois is no different. Whether you are a Chicago resident, a former Chicagoan returning home for the holidays, or far away and want to put a little Chicago in your...
Hot Topics: Chicago Politicians
Learn why they really call Chicago "The Windy City"!

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It's not the weather, it's all the hot air coming out of the politicians' mouths that gave Chicago its nickname, The Windy City! Check out the lenses below on various political figures from Chicago, and judge for yourself!
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Chicago Politicians
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There's a reason Chicago is called "The Windy City", and it isn't because of the wind coming in off Lake Michigan - the real origins of the term refer to the "wind" coming out of the mouths of Chicago politicians! Love them or hate them, Chicago's po...
More Chicago Politicians
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Rahm Emanuel
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Former Congressman, Democratic strategist, and now White House Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel is on the move!
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Jane Byrne: 50th Mayor of Chicago
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Learn about Jane Byrne, the 50th Mayor of Chicago! Elected in 1979, Jane Byrne was the first and so far only female Mayor of the city of Chicago. She served until 1983.
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Forrest Claypool
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Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool is the former Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District, a $400 million government agency with 3,200 employees. He has also served as deputy state treasurer, and Chief of Staff to Chicago Mayor Rich...
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Danny Davis
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Representative Danny K. Davis has served the 7th Congressional District in Illinois since 1996. He currently serves on the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He is also a member of the Congressional Blac...
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Luis Gutierrez
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During his eight terms in the U.S. House, Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez has worked to establish himself as an effective legislator and energetic spokesman on behalf of his constituents in Illinois' Fourth District.
Does Chicago deserve our nickname?
Are we really a city of windbags?
Now that you have seen the pages about Chicago political leaders above, it's time to weigh in on Chicago's famous nickname.
Hot Topic: 2016 Olympics in Chicago
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2016 Olympics Chicago
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The International Olympic Committee has shortlisted Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Olympic Games.The winning host will be announced after a secret ballot of the IOC Board on October 2 of next year. If Chicago...
Great Places To Visit In Chicago
Top Attractions For Tourists and Locals Alike!

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There's so much to do in Chicago! If you're a local or a tourist, you'll find something for every interest, whether it is music, sports, arts, culture or sight-seeing. Some of Chicago's top attractions are featured below.
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Metro: Chicago's Independent Concert Venue
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Metro is one of the country's most renowned independent concert venues. Established in July 1982, Metro has become a playground for new and developing local artists as well as showcasing the best cutting edge bands from around the globe for twenty-fo...
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Smart Bar: Chicago's Independent Nightclub
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Smart Bar is one of the country's most renowned independent nightclubs. Established in July 1982, Smart Bar has become a playground for new and developing local artists/DJs as well as showcasing the best cutting edge music from around the globe for t...
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Chicago's Navy Pier
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If you have ever been to Chicago, especially in the summer, odds are good you visited or at least drove by and saw the historic Navy Pier. Navy Pier has over eight million visitors per year. This Chicago staple has a rich 79-year hist...
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Chicagoland Speedway
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It took until 2001 for NASCAR racing to be a reality in Joliet, IL ~~ that was when Chicagoland Speedway had it's debut races (Jimmie Johnson won the Busch (now Nationwide) Series race and Kevin Harvick won the Nextel (now Sprint) Cup race). And now,...
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The Art Institute of Chicago
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The Art Institute of Chicago was founded in 1879 as both a museum and school. Built on rubble from the 1871 Chicago fire, the museum housed a collection of plaster casts and sought to acquire and exhibit art of all kinds and to conduct programs of ed...
Guides To Chicago for Tourists (and locals too!)
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Kiddieland - Melrose Park, IL
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I took this photo at the Kiddieland amusement park in Melrose Park, Illinois. It was sunset on our family's last visit to the final season of the 81-year-old family amusement park. The colors on the horizon looked so perfect next to the neon lights o...
What's your favorite Chicago activity?
Local, tourist, or planning a trip - tell us what you like to do in Chicago.
Chicago Sports
Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, Fire and more!

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Chicagoans love their sports teams and players, and we're fortunate to have many major and minor league teams to call our own. Take a look at some of the team pages below.
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Chicago Bears - NFL Football
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The Chicago Bears have probably the best defence in the NFL - combined with an average, at best, quarterback - but they keep winning! They are oh, so close to being Superbowl Champions! Chicago Bears tickets, jerseys, caps, tshirts, dvds, posters, so...
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Chicago White Sox - MLB Baseball
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Chicago White Sox - could THIS be the year???? Chicago White Sox Baseball! White Sox baseball tickets, jerseys, caps, tshirts, posters,news, souvenirs, collectibles.
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Chicago Bulls - NBA Basketball
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The Chicago Bulls were an NBA basketball dynasty in the days of Michael Jordan, but rebuilding towards respectability ever since. Six time NBA World Champions in the '90s! Ben Gordon leads the Bulls back to respectability. Chicago Bulls tickets, jers...
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Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Hockey
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The Chicago Blackhawks hockey team have possibly the worst overall record over their history of any of the original six teams in the NHL. Now they have TWO great goalies, some good defencemen, and Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews look very promising!...
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Chicago Cubs
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The magic number is 0, and we did it! A five to four victory today over the St. Louis Cardinals I was so sure that they would win, I have included playoff tickets. Now I say wait till next year! Also, the latest merchandise in our gift shop. Which w...
What's your favorite Chicago sports team?
When it comes to sports, Chicagoans are dead serious about their team loyalties. Ready to rumble? Tell us...
Musicians From Chicago
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Ministry - Industrial Metal
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Ministry was an industrial metal band, active from 1981 to 2008, who are widely regarded as one of the pioneers of industrial metal. Founded by Cuban born Al Jourgensen, Ministry started life in Illinois in 1981. Jourgensen decided on the band name...
Chicago "Characters"
People who make the Windy City more interesting!

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You may call them nutty or silly or goofy, we just call them part of the character of Chicago! Enjoy these pages on some of Chicago's famous people.
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Jerry Springer
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Find out about the man behind the controversial and loved talk show and watch your fave clips !!
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The Untouchables - Eliot Ness and Prohibition
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After Prohibition was passed, a set of racketeers began to trade alcohol, including Al Capone. To take them on a special unit was formed at the Treasury department. Led by Elliot Ness, they became known as the Untouchables. Taking on men who would s...
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Studs Terkel: Author, Historian, Broadcaster, Actor
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Learn about Studs Terkel, the Chicago author, historian, broadcaster and actor widely regarded as America's greatest conversationalist. Bringing the oral histories of the average Joe to light, Studs is a revolutionary in our time.
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Jim Belushi
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James Belushi was born June 15, 1954, in Chicago. Jim is the third of four children. Jim started his acting career in the shadows of his brother John Belushi . They grew up in Wheaton, Illinois. It was a high school teacher who firs...
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John Dillinger
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John Dillinger's story is an ironic one. Legend has it that he used to conduct bank robberies under the guise of shooting a movie, also analyzing bank security systems by saying he was location scouting for films. He used to enjoy going to the pictur...
Making A Difference In Chicago
Non-profits, organizations, and people working for change!

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These people and groups are making a difference in Chicago!
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AARP Chicago Lakeview East Chapter Happenings
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As the Public Relations liaison for The Chicago Lakeview East Chapter of the AARP I wanted to let others know we are an active chapter. We hope that others will find and join us with our activities. Our chapter on the national level is #4178
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Chicago Free and Low Cost Legal Services
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Get the legal services you need! Got a legal problem? Low on cash? Unemployed? Well, this lens is for you! Here, you'll find Chicago metropolitan-area agencies, institutions, and organizations that offer free and low cost legal services. If you fi...
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Chicago Independent Radio Project
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Learn all about the efforts of The Chicago Independent Radio Project (aka CHIRP) to bring a new low power FM community radio station to Chicago. Read below for some history, photos, and what you can do to help bring a new community radio station to C...
Authors From Chicago
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Sara Paretsky
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Sara Paretsky is an influential crime novelist best known for her heroine V.I. Warshawski, a Chicago private investigator. She has earned enormous respect from her peers and has been awarded the coveted Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement from th...
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Mike Royko
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Learn more about Mike Royko, Chicago's Pulitzer prize winning journalist.
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Andrew Greeley
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Chicagoan Fr. Andrew Greeley is a Catholic priest and sociologist who is the author of many works of fiction and non-fiction. Among his accomplishments is a Chicago newspaper column and several fictional serieses including the Blackie Ryan myst...
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Meet Cathleen Falsani: Writer for the Chicago Sun-Times
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Cathleen Falsani is both the religion columnist and religion reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, where since 2000 she has covered her diverse "God beat" from locations as far afield as Vatican City, Vedic City, Ireland, Germany, Mexico, the...
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Studs Terkel: Author, Historian, Broadcaster, Actor
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Learn about Studs Terkel, the Chicago author, historian, broadcaster and actor widely regarded as America's greatest conversationalist. Bringing the oral histories of the average Joe to light, Studs is a revolutionary in our time.
Chicago Animal Lovers
Feathered and Furry Friends are loved in Chicago!
Chicagoans love their pets - our city council even passed a law promising dogs the right to eat at ourdoor cafes this summer!-
Chicago Dog Boarding
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Do you consider your dog a member of the family? Do you consider convenience, safety, cleanliness, and structure important components of pet care? Are you tired of cramped dog kennels that leave your pup stressed and dirty after a stay? Unleashed of...
Chicago Area Schools
Educational Resources for the Chicago Area
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Resurrection High School
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Learn about single sex education in Chicago at Resurrection High School, a college preparatory high school for young women. With a unique mission, and dedication to Catholic college prepatory education for girls, Resurrection stands apart from...
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Loyola University Chicago
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Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit Catholic university established in Chicago in 1870. It was founded by the Roman Catholic religious order of the Society of Jesus, and is named after their patron saint, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Loc...
Shop Chicago
Chicago Themed Gifts
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Best Movies Set In Chicago
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Whether it is the comedy of John Hughes or the action of Batman, Chicago has played host to a variety of movie sets over the years. Here are some of the best movies that are set in the city of Chicago!
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Best Books About Chicago
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Chicago is a diverse and interesting city, and the books written about it are just as fascinating. From travel guides on seeing Chicago's most exciting or off the beaten path attractions, to mystery novels set against the skyline of the Windy Ci...
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Chicago Flag
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What's blue and white and starred with red? The official municipal flag of the city of Chicago, Illinois! Read on to learn more about the Chicago flag.
Featured Chicago Lensmasters
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The Untouchables - Eliot Ness and Prohibition
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Chicago Holiday Train
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Chicago Free and Low Cost Legal Services
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Jerry Springer
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A Chicago Christmas
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Valerie Jarrett
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WAA Youth Rec Sports and Travel Teams in Naperville and Aurora, IL
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Jerry Springer Show
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Chicago's Millennium Park
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Chicago Christmas Ornaments
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Cheryle Jackson
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Vintage Chicago Travel Posters
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Kiddieland - Melrose Park, IL
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About Chicago
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Sara Paretsky
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Alpana Singh: Sommelier and "Check, Please" Host
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Best Movies Set In Chicago
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Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit Cath more...0 points
The 1908 Chicago Cubs
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Tammy Duckworth
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Metro: Chicago's Independent Concert Venue
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Chicago Cubs
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Chicago's Cloud Gate
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Chicago Flag
What's blue and white and starred with red? The of more...0 points
Rahm Emanuel
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Jim Belushi
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Smart Bar: Chicago's Independent Nightclub
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Andrew Greeley
Chicagoan Fr. Andrew Greeley is a Catholic priest more...0 points
Mike Quigley: Illinois Congressman
Mike Quigley was a Cook County Commissioner prior more...0 points
Celtic Music: Liz Carroll
Liz Carroll's parents emigrated from Ireland to Ch more...0 points
Double Door: Best Club In Wicker Park
Located in Chicago's historic Wicker Park neighbor more...0 points
Obama YES WE CAN is In Full Bloom !
Only The Best ! - Illustrated by TanituIsland, &qu more...0 points
Things to do in Chicago
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Roland Burris: Illinois Senator
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris was more...0 points
Tom Geoghegan: Chicago Labor Lawyer
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Jan Schakowsky - Representative For Illinois' 9th Congressional District
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Chicago Independent Radio Project
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Chicago Style Hot Dogs
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Luis Gutierrez
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Danny Davis
Representative Danny K. Davis has served the 7th C more...0 points
Chicago's India Town
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Chicago's Deep Dish Pizza
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Resurrection High School
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Portage Park in Chicago, IL
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Cubs fans - their secret lives
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Lisa Madigan: IL Attorney General
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Forrest Claypool
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Ministry - Industrial Metal
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Studs Terkel: Author, Historian, Broadcaster, Actor
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Chicago Sports
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Chicagoland Speedway
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Chicago History Museum
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The Chicago River
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The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago was founded in 1879 a more...0 points
The Metra Train
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John Dillinger
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Jesse Jackson Jr
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Chicago Politicians
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Rod Blagojevich: Former Illinois Governor
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Arne Duncan
Arne Duncan is one of the most successful educator more...0 points
Chicago Blackhawks Schedule, Information, & Tickets
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially started the more...0 points
Build Your Own Obamicon
Shepard Fairey's Hope image has been a pop culture more...0 points
Mike Royko
Learn more about Mike Royko, Chicago's Pulitzer pr more...0 points
AARP Chicago Lakeview East Chapter Happenings
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Are the Chicago Cubs Cursed?
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John Fritchey: Illinois State Representative
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Jane Byrne: 50th Mayor of Chicago
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Emil Jones
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The Chicago History Journal
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Meet Cathleen Falsani: Writer for the Chicago Sun-Times
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Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium, America's First Planetarium more...0 points
Patti Blagojevich
Patti Blagojevich is best known for her husband Ro more...0 points
Is your Favorite Chicago Baseball Team - Cubs or White Sox
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Chicago Dog Boarding
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Casimir Pulaski, An American Revolutionary War Hero
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Dick Durbin
Illinois' senior Senator, Dick Durbin, is one more...0 points
2016 Olympics Chicago
The International Olympic Committee has shortliste more...0 points
Chicago Bears Tickets
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Sara Feigenholtz: Illinois State Representative
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ChiTown Foodie
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Chicago's Navy Pier
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