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University of Chicago Law School

1111 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637

Presidential History

Barack Obama taught constitutional law here from 1992 through 2004 (his favorite classroom was Room V, or the Harry A. Bigelow Lecture Hall). Take a self-guided audio tour year round, Monday through Friday.

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Chicago Gospel Music Festival

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Celebrating the great influence of the music genre born in this city more than 80 years ago, the Chicago Gospel Music Festival will present the top…

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