This Week in Chicago History: Queen Elizabeth, Hard Rock Cafe, and Al’s Beef

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 Queen Elizabeth’s visit to the city, Daniel Burnham’s vision of the lakefront, the opening of the Hard Rock Cafe, and more.

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