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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026

This Week in Chicago History: Manny’s Deli, O.J. Simpson, and Dad’s Root Beer

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 opening of Manny’s Deli, the Plain White T’s first number one single, the founding of Dad’s Root Beer, and more.

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