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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history ...

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Michael J. Anderson will take on the museum’s top role permanently, marking a new era for the Lincoln Park institution, which has recently faced labor law violations and financial hardships.

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