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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · Dec 27

EXTRA! EXTRA! 📰

The Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter will be delivered twice weekly starting this Monday! Marianne Mather + I have been curating this newsletter for almost 3 years and we're so excited to bring you more of it!

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 20h

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 14, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: The Steve Bartman game at Wrigley Field

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 13, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Kyle Schwarber hits home-run ball that lands atop Wrigley Field’s right-field scoreboard

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 13, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 10, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Rookie Wayne Gretzky makes his NHL debut at Chicago Stadium

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 9, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: White Sox lose best-of-nine World Series to Cincinnati Reds

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 9, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 6d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 8, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives:
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Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 8, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 7d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 7, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives:
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Today in Chicago History: Walter Payton becomes the NFL’s all-time leader rusher

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 7, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 12d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 2, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 14d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 30, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: White Sox players and fans say goodbye to baseball at old Comiskey Park

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 30, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 14d

Flashbacks from 1984 are a painful but necessary part of understanding the history of the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres
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Column: Flashback to 1984 as Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres meet again in the postseason

Where were you in 1984? A flashback to the last time the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres met in the playoffs.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 14d

Mike Royko on #Cubs-#Padres in 1984: "We (Chicago) are going to slaughter those lousy wimps (San Diego)"

(Chicago Tribune, Oct. 2, 1984)
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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 15d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 29, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: 7 people who took cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules die within 24-hour period

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 29, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 19d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 25, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Spectators place final bets at Arlington Park

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 25, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 20d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 24, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Mayor Daley Marathon runners hit hard by 80-degree heat

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 24, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 20d

In October, a jersey from "Red" Grange's Hall of Fame tenure with the Chicago #Bears will be open for bids.

It’s believed to be the only jersey from Grange’s nine-season NFL career ever offered at public auction:
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A Red Grange Chicago Bears jersey from the 1930s will be the 1st from his career put up for auction

A cream-colored Chicago Bears No. 77 road jersey worn by Red Grange circa 1933-34 will be auctioned by Christie’s on Oct. 22.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 21d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 23, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Brookfield Zoo’s Ziggy the elephant allowed outdoors for first time in 29 years

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 23, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 22d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 22, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Willie Nelson, Neil Young and more perform at first Farm Aid concert

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 22, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 26d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 18, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Valerie Jean Percy — daughter of US Senate candidate — killed in Kenilworth home

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 27d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 17, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: George Halas attends meeting in Ohio that creates the NFL

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 17, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 28d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 16, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Former University of Chicago coach Amos Alonzo Stagg retires from coaching — at 98

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 16, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 28d

Robert Redford: Too sexy for New Jersey students

(Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7, 1961)
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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 29d

Now that's incredible :)

Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 29d

Hey, spooky Chicago 👻

I'm in search of grave sites and/or memorials in our area that include a recipe. Any tips?

Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · 29d

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 15, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: Rasul ‘Rocky’ Clark paralyzed from the neck down during high school football game

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 15, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · Sep 12

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 12, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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Today in Chicago History: The original ivy at Wrigley Field is planted

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 12, according to the Tribune’s archives.

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Kori Rumore Finley @chicagorumormill.bsky.social · Sep 11

44 things about #44: Chicago Cubs fans didn’t get to say goodbye to Anthony Rizzo when he was traded to the New York Yankees in 2021.

After announcing the end of his MLB career Wednesday, however, Rizzo showed his heart remains on the North Side
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44 things about former Chicago Cubs star No. 44 Anthony Rizzo

Here’s 44 things to know about Anthony Rizzo as No. 44 returns to Chicago — and the Cubs.

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