This Week in Chicago History: Great America, Nat King Cole, and Abraham Lincoln

from Bob Sirott · host wgnradio.com

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the unveiling of the American Eagle coaster at what was then called Marriott’s Great America, the debut of “The Untouchables,” the “Poperoni Pizza” at Aurelio’s, and more.

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