Sign Stealing: A Petty Piece Of Chicago Political History
Curious City · WBEZ Chicago
March 14, 202419m 27s
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Show Notes
Stealing political signs has been a thing since candidates started printing signs. The tactic was widely used by the Chicago political machine, and its origins trace back to the late 1800s when saloons and politicians worked closely together.