A plaque explaining the controversial Italian aviator’s legacy could be added to the lakefront memorial, officials said.
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Rauner fires new communications team, says the ‘intensity of the battle’ against enemies ‘is going up,’ and other Chicago news
Also, two bars near Soldier Field are supporting Colin Kaepernick by refusing to show NFL games.
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Some Italian-Americans in Chicago say they ‘fiercely oppose’ renaming Balbo Drive
Responding to a campaign to remove tributes to the Mussolini henchman, some Chicagoans defend Italo Balbo’s legacy.
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Aldermen want to remove Balbo monument given to the city by Italian fascist dictator Mussolini, and other Chicago news
Also, Michael Bloomberg’s super PAC is bankrolling TV and radio ads in support of the soda tax.
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Film Festival Announces Award Winners
On Saturday the Chicago International Film Festival handed out its annual awards. The envelope, please . . .
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Balbo’s Last Stand
What to do with the lakeshore’s crumbing momument to fascism?