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October 30, 1972 - a sad day in the history of Chicago:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_Chicago_commuter_rail_crash
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_Chicago_commuter_rail_crash
Illinois Central Commuter crash - 52 years ago
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Metra Electric Rider
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My dad talked about this a lot.
One quibble with the Wikipedia article; Michael Reese did not move, it closed and was subsequently torn down.
One quibble with the Wikipedia article; Michael Reese did not move, it closed and was subsequently torn down.
Maverickstation
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A Memorial Service is planned for this Sunday 11/3, having a marker placed should be a given. In Woodbridge, NJ, a pair of historical markers have been in place honoring the victims, and first responders of The Broker Crash from 2/6/1951.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-central-train-crash-50th-anniversary-1972/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-central-train-crash-50th-anniversary-1972/
