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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.
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.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the death of Lee Harvey Oswald, the release of “The Super Bowl Shuffle,” the first issue of Playboy magazine, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first report on John F. Kennedy’s assassination read by WGN Radio’s Orion Samuelson, the opening of the International Amphitheater, a major change to Chicago’s tree lighting ceremony, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when the Chicago Bears signed Red Grange, The Rolling Stones’ impromptu performance with Muddy Waters, the invention of the chocolate phosphate, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Soldier Field’s official name change, the opening of the Civic Opera House, the birth of Joe Mantegna, and more. Sponsored by UI Health.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s statue, the Chicago Tribune’s 1948 election mistake, Marshall Field’s Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab Kit, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the White Sox World Series win, the birth of Pat Sajak, and Chicago’s first Starbucks. Sponsored by UI Health.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the birth of Mike Ditka, Al Capone’s downfall, and Marshall Field’s charm school for “elevator girls.”
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the exoneration of Mrs. O’Leary and her cow, the birth of George Wendt, and when Dennis Rodman joined the Chicago Bulls.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s retirement from basketball, the premiere of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” the Curse of the Billy Goat, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the closing of Riverview Amusement Park, the Cubs’ pennant win of 1945, the birth of the Sarah Lee Bakery, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Harry Caray’s final game, the debut of Oprah’s Book Club, the first Chicago Marathon, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Carlos Zambrano’s no-hitter from 2008, the birth of Virginia Madsen, the 75th anniversary of Candlelite Chicago, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include The Beatles’ first time in Chicago, the first use of the instant replay system in a football game, George Halas’ induction in the NFL Hall of Fame, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include former President Ronald Reagan’s first pitch at a Cubs game, one of Oprah’s most iconic moments, the opening of Chez Paul, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Paul Harvey’s “So God Made A Farmer” speech, the debut of the Leo Burnett ad agency, Frank Sinatra at ChicagoFest, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of Charlie Trotter’s, Ozzy Osbourne’s special Wrigley Field performance, Tom Skilling’s debut on WGN-TV, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first Illinois Lottery drawing, the premiere of “Soul Train,” the birth of the “Popeye The Sailor” cartoon, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Walter Payton’s induction in the NFL Hall of Fame, Janis Joplin’s concert at Ravinia, the Black Sox scandal, and more.
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.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Chicago’s deadly heatwave, the debut of Taste of Chicago, Phil Jackson’s hiring as Bulls head coach, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Grateful Dead’s final concert, the opening of Sybaris, baseball’s very first all-star game, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the plans for Chicago’s Lakefront, the banning of butter substitutes, the release of the Unabomber’s manifesto, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Jon Hansen (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s final game with the Bulls, Cindy Crawford’s major contract, and the invention of the fireman’s pole.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the inventing of the vacuum cleaner, the arrival of koalas at the Lincoln Park Zoo, the introduction of the Baby Ruth candy bar, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Abraham Lincoln’s letters to the Chicago Tribune, Jeff Tweedy’s solo debut album, Michael Jordan’s first NBA appearance, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the city’s official Ferris Bueller Day, the taping of the final Bozo show, the debut of the Butterfinger candy bar, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Al Piemonte Ford’s memorable TV ads from the 80s, Marriott’s Great America’s Memorial Day weekend grand opening, and Leaf Brands candy company.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Abraham Lincoln’s Republican nomination, the launch of White Hen Pantry, the very first Oscar win, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Lester Holt’s Chicago debut, Oprah’s final show, the release of a Smashing Pumpkins hit, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the debut of The Blues Brothers on SNL, the draft pick that shocked Bears fans in 2017, the Chicago Women’s Fair, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the reveal of Al Capone’s vault, the Bears’ draft pick of 1975, and the debut of the Grand Prize Game on “Bozo’s Circus.”
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include WGN TV’s first Cubs broadcast, Harry Caray’s celebrity substitute, the passing of Mike Royko, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the birth of Thillens Stadium, the opening of McDonald’s in Des Plaines, the election of Harold Washington, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first Cubs game without Harry Caray, the destruction of Meigs Field, how Pac-Man became popular, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Chicago’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade, an update in Operation Silver Shovel, and the introduction of Portillo’s chocolate cake.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the dyeing of the Chicago River, the introduction of the brownie at the Chicago World’s Fair, the birth of Common, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the invention of the pizza puff, Walter Payton’s lost Super Bowl ring, Daryl Hannah’s big break, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when Chicago hosted the World’s Fair, the return of Malört to Chicago bars, the first public knowledge of Atomic Cake, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the invention of the Chinese takeout box, Quincy Jones’ performance with Elvis Presley, how the name “March Madness” was conceived, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Harrison Ford’s big break, the birth of Chris Farley, the reopening of Fluky’s, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Lane Bryant murders of 2008, the discovery of Tom Skilling’s passion for meteorology, Chef Art Smith’s big break, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Bears’ 1986 Super Bowl win, the Shedd Aquarium’s opening day, David Schwimmer’s jobs in Chicago before his big break, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when the Blue Man Group debuted in Chicago, Betty White’s birthday, when Zum Deutschen Eck closed its doors, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the record snowstorm in 1979, the discontinuing of green stamps at Wieboldt’s stores, Harry Caray’s salary disagreement, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the opening of Chicago’s first public library, the first use of the radar gun on the Edens expressway, the Bears’ “double doink” game, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the 90th anniversary of the Billy Goat Tavern, the death of Mayor Daley, the history of Holiday Hills, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the 65th anniversary of Second City, Mavis Staples’ birthday, Gale Sayers’ NFL record, and more.
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include when Thanksgiving became a national holiday, the release of ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ the Thanksgiving Day football game tradition, and more.