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The buildings that survived the ‘red demon’Stefano Espositoon October 8, 2021 at 1:05 pm

The Water Tower, at 806 N. Michigan Ave., and the Pumping Station in the Gold Coast neighborhood. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times…

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Private firms’ search for property records helped Chicago’s post-fire recoveryDavid Roederon October 8, 2021 at 1:01 pm

This image of a lithograph in Baird & Warner'S archives shows William D. Kerfoot's famous building, said to be the…

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Bo knows casinos? Bo Jackson joins investment group looking to open casino in Calumet CityMitchell Armentrouton October 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm

Bo Jackson, pictured at the White Sox fan convention in 2017. Jackson is part of an investment group aiming to…

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150th anniversary of Great Chicago Fire marked by new museum exhibit, tours of cityMitch Dudekon October 8, 2021 at 1:25 pm

A painting of The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that will be featured at the Chicago History Museum's new exhibit…

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Grundy County deputy in ‘very good shape’ after vest stops two of three bullets fired at him during traffic stop and chaseSun-Times Wireon October 8, 2021 at 1:17 pm

"We're very, very lucky that the ballistic vest stopped those two bullets," Sheriff Ken Briley told reporters Thursday night. A…

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Chicago Humanities FestivalLynette Smithon October 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm

The intellectual-a-palooza is back this fall, with in-person and virtual conversations designed to blow your mind.Read More

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Chicago Bears: Their true identity will come out in the desertAnish Puligillaon October 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm

With the QB drama officially behind us, the Chicago Bears can start focusing attention on what really matters which is…

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ChicagoNow’s Best Posts of September 2021on October 8, 2021 at 1:04 pm

Margaret Serious About Archive Subscribe by Email ChicagoNow's Best Posts of September 2021 Leave a comment Tweet By Margaret H.…

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Bowhunting deer in Illinois: As season opened, a COVID-19 question, usual updates and a historical noteDale Bowmanon October 8, 2021 at 11:59 am

A mature Bureau County buck in a field this fall. | Jim Snaidauf Coming off a season with a record…

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How the Great Fire changed Chicago architectureLee Beyon October 8, 2021 at 12:51 pm

Rebuilding the Marine Building, located on the northeast corner of Lake and LaSalle Streets, after its destruction during the GReat…

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