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This Week in Chicago History: Mike Ditka, parking meters, and ‘Suzy Snowflake’
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the anniversary of Chicago’s parking meter deal, the retiring of Mike Ditka’s jersey, the debut of “Suzy Snowflake,” and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7851543/7851543_2025-12-10-153843.64kmono.mp3
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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 anniversary of Chicago’s parking meter deal, the retiring of Mike Ditka’s jersey, the debut of “Suzy Snowflake,” and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7851543/7851543_2025-12-10-153843.64kmono.mp3
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‘Rudolph’ created this week in 1939
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
Mike Ditka’s jersey retires this week in 2013
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
Hugh Hefner releases first Playboy magazine in 1953
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
The International Amphitheater opened this week in 1934
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
Red Grange signed to Chicago Bears in 1925
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
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Bob Sirott
Bears are on a roll, just like Mike Janssen’s ‘Soul Rolls’
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
The deli is making a comeback in 2026
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
Check out Chicago’s fun outdoor activities this winter
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
‘Stranger Things’ wraps up with its two-hour finale
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
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