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This Week in Chicago History: Harry Caray, Thomas Edison, and the ’79 Blizzard

This Week in Chicago History: Harry Caray, Thomas Edison, and the ’79 Blizzard

Update: 2024-02-21
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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the debut of Hubert the Lion doll, the day we lost Harry Caray, the success of a Chicago phonograph company, and more.







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This Week in Chicago History: Harry Caray, Thomas Edison, and the ’79 Blizzard

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