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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to hare what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the beginnings of Lollapalooza, the creation of Ricobene’s famous breaded steak sandwich, how Harry Caray became a spokesperson for Budweiser, and more.
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