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Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation

2120 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616

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2120 S. Michigan Ave. is one of the most famous addresses in all of American pop history. Former home of the legendary Chess Records label from 1957 to 1967, 2120 housed the studio and recording company that begat legendary recordings by Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Howlin’ Wolf, Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and dozens of others.

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Lincoln Park ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo •  Nov 15 – Jan 05 @ 4:30PM

Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.

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Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Lights at The Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry •  Nov 16 – Jan 06

Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones this season.

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The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

The Magnificent Mile •  Nov 23

For thirty-two years, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® has been a thrilling celebration: A day-through-night, mile-long holiday extravaganza.

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