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Chicago has had its share of bizarre incidents resulting in death, including the Pain Fireworks Company Explosion of 1914.

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Here's one originally released in August 2021 that you may not have heard. Enjoy.

He was the son of one of the wealthiest men in Chicago, and on one fateful night he was shot under mysterious circumstances. Was Marshall Field Jr.'s death an accident or something much darker that was covered up by powerful forces?

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If you're planning on walking through Lincoln Park anytime soon, you may be curious about all the statues you'll find. With the help of contributor Connie Fairbanks, we discuss the story behind many of the creations you'll see, and tell you about the ones that were once there but are no longer.

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