Pritzker, Chicagoans remember Dolly Parton for music, philanthropy

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 3:18AM

Pritzker, Chicagoans remember Dolly Parton for music, philanthropy

A growing memorial outside a Dolly Parton mural in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood is drawing fans who say the singer's legacy extends far beyond her music career.

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