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Today in Chicago History: First Bud Billiken Parade rewards Chicago Defender newspaper hawkers
1929: The first Bud Billiken Parade was hosted by Chicago Defender founder Robert Sengstacke Abbott as a way to thank the children who hawked his newspaper. He could think of no better way than to give them the things they loved: ice cream, hot dogs and a day outdoors.
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Chicago area? Here's a rundown of what's coming up across the city in coming ...
The parade is scheduled to step off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 30 from the intersection of Sheridan Road and Broadway, a starting location new to this year's parade.
ABC7 Chicago will broadcast the 2025 Bud Billiken Parade on August 9 as it celebrates 96 years.
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Actor LaRoyce Hawkins, artist Taylor Bennett, more talk Bud Billiken parade on 'Windy City Weekend'
"Chicago P.D." actor and Harvey native LaRoyce Hawkins stopped by "Windy City Weekend" Friday to talk about his hometown, ...
“I am really excited for her,” Pamela Brooks said. “She’s done so many things in the community, and she’s still helping out ...
PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for ...
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National Night Out: Police host events to strengthen community relationships in Chicago, suburbs
National Night Out promotes community building and focuses on strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and ...
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