CHICAGO STORIES is an original documentary series from WTTW uncovering Chicago's fascinating history. Each story presents an entertaining and intriguing tale about a person or event that shaped Chicago.
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1 Episode
The Eastland Disaster
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The Eastland DisasterOn July 24, 1915, more than 800 people died in Chicago's deadliest disaster when the SS Eastland rolled onto its side in the Chicago River, only 20 feet from shore.
