Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837.
It will be decked out like a big birthday party and there are plenty of family-friendly activities.
At 11:30 a.m. visitors will sing"Happy Birthday" while 186 free slices of Eli's birthday cheesecake are handed out. If cheesecake isn't your thing, at noon, Wiener's Circle will serve up 186 free Chicago-style hot dogs.First published on March 4, 2023 / 10:31 AMCreate your free account or log inPlease enter valid email address to continue
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