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• [Bob Dove animated graphics reel]

  Chicago

  Four animated graphics produced by Bob Dove: Auction ’80, Ask Before You Vote, Auction ’81, and Look to 11. Continue reading →

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  Best of Wild Chicago, no. 312: Nightlife

  Chicago, Wild Chicago

  Episode 312 of Wild Chicago explores various scenes of Chicago’s nightlife. Host Ben Hollis visits a number of culturally diverse nightlife hangouts, in addition to a poetry open mic night and live piano karaoke. Continue reading →

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  Do the Milly!

  Chicago

  Hinton Battle, three-time Tony Award winner, teaches the citizens of Chicago how to dance the Milly. Continue reading →

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  [1987 Chicago Mayoral Election – Washington/Vrdolyak/Heinz]

  Chicago Politics, Harold Washington

  News excerpts on Jane Byrne endorsing Harold Washington, Ed Vrdolyak trying to oust Washington, and Heinz trying to appear as if he’s got a chance in the upcoming mayoral election for Chicago. Continue reading →

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  [1987 Chicago Democratic Mayoral Primary]

  Chicago Politics, Communities, Harold Washington, Latinx

  Segments on lawsuits against Jane Byrne and her Chicagofest, and the ongoing mayoral primary election between Byrne and Harold Washington in 1987. Continue reading →

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  [1987 Chicago Parking Ticket Amnesty]

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  Patrick Quinn offers a deal to residents of Chicago to pay their parking violations for half price or face the threat of severe crackdowns at the start of 1987. Continue reading →

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  [Harold Washington/ Jane Byrne Mayoral Primary]

  Chicago Politics, Harold Washington

  A report by Channel 7 news on the progress of the 1987 Democratic Mayoral Primary between Harold Washington and Jane Byrne. There are also very brief segments on Ed Vrdolyak and voter fraud. Continue reading →

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  [Chicago Casino Plans 2003]

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  Reports on the hope of Mayor Daley to open up a land-based casino in Chicago near McCormick Place. Alderman Beavers also weighs in. Continue reading →