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Chicago celebrating 182nd birthday Monday

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Monday, March 4, 2019
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is celebrating its 182nd birthday Monday, and the Chicago History Museum is celebrating by offering free admission to all Illinois residents.

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The museum at 1601 N. Clark Street opens at 9:30 a.m.

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The museum hosted its History Happy Hour, which featured a talk on the meaning behind the Chicago flag, cocktails, music and an over-sized birthday card for guest to sign.

For more information, visit www.chicagohistory.org.

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