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Fires used to terrify city residents—new research suggests climate change could revive this fear
In 1871, fire burned out huge areas of Chicago. In World War II, bombing raids by Allied forces largely destroyed cities such ...
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Happy 188th Birthday, Chicago. Here’s Some City History You Need to Know
Happy Birthday, Chicago. Tuesday marks the city’s 188th birthday. The March 4 date recognizes the city of Chicago’s official ...
Editorial: JB Pritzker’s 1871 is exiting the Merchandise Mart. What does that mean for Chicago tech?
The news that 1871, Chicago’s best known technology incubator, is leaving its longtime home at the Merchandise Mart seems at ...
Chicago tech incubator 1871 leaving the Mart after 13 years
The decision, announced in a memo Wednesday by 1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler, cites the shifting realities of the struggling ...