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On Chicago: The First City Loan by Chicago History on Oct 2, 2009Simpler times..."It was on August 10th, 1833, that Chicago became organized as a town under the general laws of the state, and at the election held that day only twenty-eight votes were cast A board of trustees was elected, consisting of P. J. V. Owe...

You've Come a Long Way, Baby! by Chicago History on Dec 18, 2008The "Gay '90s" were not always so gay for women. There were lots of restrictions both public and private. A woman in 1890's Chicago could not enter restaurants unescorted, hold a public office-or vote, for that matter-, and was conside