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This Week in Chicago History: Jim Lovell, Morton Salt, and Rainbow Cone
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Arlington Park Race Track fire, the debut of Rainbow Cone, Jim Lovell’s Congressional Medal, and more.
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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 Arlington Park Race Track fire, the debut of Rainbow Cone, Jim Lovell’s Congressional Medal, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7549997/7549997_2025-07-30-145137.64kmono.mp3
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First Illinois lottery drawing takes place this week in 1984
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Walter Payton inducted into NFL Hall of Fame in 1993
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
Jim Lovell receives Congressional Medal of Honor in 1995
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Deadly heatwave takes over Chicago in 1995
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Richard Roeper on service dog reunited with owner
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Museum of Broadcast Communications pop-up location
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Think twice before buying from social media marketplaces
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Voice your opinions about Chicago’s speed cameras
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How corporate bankruptcies impact real estate market
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