George Wendt was born this week in 1948
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This Week in Chicago History: George Wendt, Dennis Rodman, and Mrs. O’Leary
Update: 2025-10-15
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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the exoneration of Mrs. O’Leary and her cow, the birth of George Wendt, and when Dennis Rodman joined the Chicago Bulls.
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