This Week in Chicago History: Mother’s Day, Thompson Center, and Green River

Bob Sirott

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the celebration of Mother’s Day, the cicada invasion of 1803, the death of H. H. Holmes, and more.

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Mold-A-Rama makes its debut in 1955

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Kerry Wood pitched his final game with the Cubs in 2012

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The Adler Planetarium opens to the public in 1930

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Chicago first celebrated Mother’s Day in 1909

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Richard M. Daley sworn in this week in 1989

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