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A Castle Made From Gum
By Robert Loerzel
A faulty clock. An aerial shortcut. Second-floor jam sessions. Here’s what we learned from a new book about the history of the iconic Wrigley Building. Read more
Chicago’s Overlooked Role in Integrating Baseball
By Edward McClelland
A new book highlights Chicago’s pivotal role in both upholding and breaking baseball’s color barrier. Here’s what we learned. Read more
Five Bitter Truths About Malört
By Anthony Todd
Chicago’s premier chronicler of liquid history, Josh Noel, has written the definitive tale of the divisive spirit. Here’s what we learned. Read more
Lincoln vs. Douglas: The Original Rap Diss War
By Robert Loerzel
A new book chronicles how Illinois political foes Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas set aside their rivalry for the good of the nation. Here’s what we learned. Read more
The Time Richard Wright Wrote a Pageant for Lenin
By Edward Robert McClelland
The Chicago author found great success as a novelist but struggled as a playwright. Here’s what we learned from a new book on his dramatic pursuits. Read more
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