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Chicago and the North Shore’s Unsolved Crimes and Mysteries
2025-01-27 19:00:00 2025-01-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago Chicago and the North Shore’s Unsolved Crimes and Mysteries Chicago is a historic city filled with mystery. We’ll discuss some of the most famous Chicago mysteries that, to this day, still have no answers. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Monday, January 27
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-27 19:00:00 2025-01-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago Chicago and the North Shore’s Unsolved Crimes and Mysteries Chicago is a historic city filled with mystery. We’ll discuss some of the most famous Chicago mysteries that, to this day, still have no answers. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Chicago is a historic city filled with mystery. We’ll discuss some of the most famous Chicago mysteries that, to this day, still have no answers.

Dive into some of the most famous unsolved Chicago mysteries, including the origin of the Great Chicago Fire, and infamous disappearances.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Learning |

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Northbrook Public Library
Phone: 847-272-6224
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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