The downtown Chicago, Illinois skyline, including the Willis Tower (R), formerly known as the Sears Tower, as viewed from the John Hancock Tower, May 18, 2012. (SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyImages)

This Week in Chicago History

This Week in Chicago History: Chicago’s birthday, Playboy Club, and The Wienermobile

by: Hayley Boyd

Posted: Mar 2, 2022 / 10:57 AM CST

Updated: Mar 2, 2022 / 05:33 PM CST

The downtown Chicago, Illinois skyline, including the Willis Tower (R), formerly known as the Sears Tower, as viewed from the John Hancock Tower, May 18, 2012. (SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyImages)

by: Hayley Boyd

Posted: Mar 2, 2022 / 10:57 AM CST

Updated: Mar 2, 2022 / 05:33 PM CST

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Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s new investigative correspondent, joined Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Chicago becoming a city, the opening of The Playboy Club, and Goldblatt’s first bargain basement sale. More stories include Jane Byrne’s victory, construction of the first skyscraper, and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.