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In Memoriam: Forest D. Etheredge remembered on his birthday (October 21)

Forest D. Etheredge was born on October 21, 1929, in Dallas, Texas.

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 21, 2025

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This week in City of Chicago history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Oct. 19-25)

This week in City of Chicago history.

By L. T. Fry | Oct 19, 2025

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Remembering Emil Jones Jr.'s birthday: reflections on the career of the President of the Illinois Senate (October 18)

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 18, 2025

Emil Jones Jr. was born on October 18, 1935, marking the beginning of a journey that would leave a lasting impact on Chicago City, IL.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 12-18)

By L. T. Fry | Oct 12, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Celebrating Jack Schaffer's birthday: acknowledging the contributions of the businessman and politician (October 12)

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 12, 2025

On October 12, 1942, Jack Schaffer was born, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to business and public service.

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In Memoriam: Charles Chew, Jr. remembered on his birthday (October 9)

By H. D. Cruz | Oct 9, 2025

On October 9, 1922, in Greenville, MS, Charles Chew, Jr., was born into a modest family.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Oct. 5-11)

By L. T. Fry | Oct 5, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Sept. 28-Oct. 4)

By L. T. Fry | Sep 28, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Cortes: Dems lecture about ‘threats to democracy,’ while glorifying Chicago ‘decapitation’ of President

By J. E. Munn | Sep 25, 2025

Steve Cortes, a Chicagoland native and president of the League of American Workers, said a “theatric” decapitation of a figure of President Donald Trump at Chicago “Riot Fest” showed that Democrats enable extremist rhetoric while decrying “threats to democracy.”

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In Memoriam: Cardiss Hortense Collins remembered on her birthday (September 24)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 24, 2025

On September 24, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., Cardiss Hortense Collins was born, destined to become a trailblazer in Chicago's political landscape.

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Commemorating Doris Catherine Karpiel's birthday: recognizing the journey of the Businesswoman and Politician (September 21)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 21, 2025

Doris Catherine Karpiel was born on September 21, 1935, in a small town in the Midwest.