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The Fall 2012 issue of Chicago History features:

The Burning Hive by Gary Krist

During a summer that say labor unrest, race riots, and the tragic disappearance of a young girl, Chicagoans also witnessed a devastating air disaster.

Jailhouse Makeovers by Douglas Perry

In 1924, two beautiful defendants accused of murder captured the attention of Chicagoans and the sympathy of jurors.