This Week in Chicago History: Ernie Banks and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

from Bob Sirott · host wgnradio.com

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the debut of Ringling Bros. at Soldier Field and the induction of Ernie Banks in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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