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This Week in Chicago History: ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ Operation Gambit, and Hot Avocado Poinsettia Pie
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include six touchdowns in one game from Gale Sayers, the creation of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the winning recipe from the Chicago Tribune’s 1964 Holiday Recipe Submission Contest, 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 six touchdowns in one game from Gale Sayers, the creation of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the winning recipe from the Chicago Tribune’s 1964 Holiday Recipe Submission Contest, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7863074/7863074_2025-12-17-153114.64kmono.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
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Click for more
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You can try these award-winning Christmas cookies
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Could the Racine Green Line Station open up by 2029?
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
Pete Davidson welcomes his baby girl
.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 12/19/25
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