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Give this new Bears duo a nickname. 🐻⬇️🏈💪🏼
05/01/2026

Give this new Bears duo a nickname.

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05/01/2026

FBI informant William O'Neal, infiltrated the Black Panthers and set up Chairman Fred Hampton & Mark Clark for $300.

This is the man that setup Chairman Fred Hampton & Mark Clark, in Chicago, on December 4, 1969.

His legacy is that of a snitch. One who should never ever be forgiven by Chicago or The World.

REST IN HEAVEN Fred Hampton & Mark Clark.

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Stoney Island OFN. ☑️
05/01/2026

Stoney Island OFN.

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Guys, WHO makes the BEST RIB TIPS in all of the Chicagoland area? 🍖
05/01/2026

Guys, WHO makes the BEST RIB TIPS in all of the Chicagoland area?

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Just a couple Chicago legends reunited. ☑️
05/01/2026

Just a couple Chicago legends reunited.

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What movies comes to mind when you see the old Lincoln Village Cineplex Odeon Movie Theaters? ☑️
05/01/2026

What movies comes to mind when you see the old Lincoln Village Cineplex Odeon Movie Theaters?

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Ty Warner created Beanie Babies. He was born in Chicago on September 3, 1944.Harold Ty Warner is an American billionaire...
04/30/2026

Ty Warner created Beanie Babies. He was born in Chicago on September 3, 1944.

Harold Ty Warner is an American billionaire businessman. He is the CEO, sole owner, and co-founder of Ty Inc. which manufactures and distributes stuffed toys, notably Beanie Babies. He also owns Four Seasons Hotel New York, which he bought with profits from the 1990s Beanie Babies fad. As of March 2025, he ranked 519 on the Forbes Billionaires list, with a net worth of US$6.4 billion.

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Who remembers this legendary Ice Cream shop in Chicago? It was owned by Byron Kouris, who is also the original Founder o...
04/30/2026

Who remembers this legendary Ice Cream shop in Chicago? It was owned by Byron Kouris, who is also the original Founder of Byron's Hot Dogs.

Zephyr, which was off of Wilson Avenue closed in 2006, and sadly Byron Kouris passed away in 2012.

Byron's is now owned & operated by Michael Payne - who at one point was Kouris' Milk Man.

Two legendary businesses that will forever be.... ☑️

MARIO'S.... IS.... OPEN....A day early too! ☑️
04/30/2026

MARIO'S.... IS.... OPEN....

A day early too!

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This is us. ☑️
04/30/2026

This is us.

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They can call it a 3,000 year old Egyptian statue, but we all know that's 1991 Michael Jackson. ☑️
04/29/2026

They can call it a 3,000 year old Egyptian statue, but we all know that's 1991 Michael Jackson.

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World's most iconic logo?Dean Perry Wessel, an American commercial artist, was the creative mind behind the Chicago Bull...
04/29/2026

World's most iconic logo?
Dean Perry Wessel, an American commercial artist, was the creative mind behind the Chicago Bulls’ legendary logo. In 1966, team founder Dick Klein approached Wessel, a personal friend and neighbour, to design an emblem that captured the spirit of a powerhouse. Remarkably, Wessel received NO MONEY for his contribution, accepting only occasional free game tickets as his commission. Wessel famously sketched the fierce, red bull with furrowed brows and flared nostrils to project an image of relentless aggression. A defining detail of the design is the red tips on the horns, which Klein specifically requested to represent "blood" and the team's readiness for battle. Remarkably, the Chicago Bulls logo remains unchanged since its inception, standing as a rare symbol of consistency in professional sports. Wessel’s contribution created a globally recognised icon that continues to define the franchise’s identity more than half a century later. Wessel passed away in 2004.

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