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Chicago landmarks including Pope's childhood church among ‘most endangered"
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (542+ words) Preservation Chicago's annual report highlights historic buildings advocates say need protection, and some of Chicago's most recognizable buildings are on the list. That list includes historic river bridges and a church tied to the first American pope, all of which…...
Women’s History Month
18+ hour, 11+ min ago (33+ words) Women's History Month'NBC 5 Chicago NBC Chicago's Kye Martin shines a spotlight on women working for the Illinois Tollway who are finding success in jobs that are usually held by men....
What is Casimir Pulaski Day, and will banks, schools be closed on Monday?
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (546+ words) Monday marks Casimir Pulaski Day, a holiday observed across the City of Chicago that honors Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born cavalry officer killed in the Revolutionary War. The first Monday of March is known as Casimir Pulaski Day in the state…...
The nation's first and oldest museum of Black history celebrating 65 years
2+ week, 2+ day ago (158+ words) Chicago's DuSable Black History Museum marks its 65th anniversary this week with a celebration honoring its enduring legacy, as Regina Waldroup reports. The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is celebrating its 65th anniversary as one of Chicago's most iconic institutions....
What is open, closed on MLK Day in Illinois? Banks, schools and more
2+ week, 3+ day ago (16+ words) What is open, closed on Presidents Day in Illinois? Banks, schools, DMV and more'NBC 5 Chicago...
Illinois offices, libraries closed on Lincoln's Birthday: Full list
2+ week, 6+ day ago (384+ words) You may find some Illinois offices and buildings closed Thursday, but that's not because its President's Day. While it's not a federal holiday, many government and city offices may be closed Feb. 12 in honor of Lincoln's Birthday. According to the…...
Only in Chicago: Historic Route 66
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (8+ words) Only in Chicago: Historic Route 66NBC 5 Chicago...
New details came to light decades after the murder of Emmett Till
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (881+ words) Emmett Till's death shocked millions of people across America and was a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, but many facts about his life and his murder remained unknown for decades. More than 60 years after his death in 1955, new reporting…...
Decorated WWII veteran receives military funeral 30 years after death in 1995 Chicago heat wave
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) A decorated World War II veteran who died in the 1995 Chicago heat wave received a proper military funeral this week, 30 years after his death. Emilio Aguirre, a Mexican-born World War II Army veteran who survived more than 400 days as a…...
Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii on Tuesday, after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II. The artwork was repatriated from…...