Chicago History Podcast FROM THE ARCHIVES - 1980: The Summer of Entertainment
In the summer of 1980, two new large entertainment venues, one indoor and one outdoor, opened in the Chicago area at which those seeking amusement could see live music and more. Both of those and many others made for a busy summer of entertainment in the Greatest City in the World.
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