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Englewood’s ‘Mama Brooks’ Celebrates Her 100th Birthday — And Reflects On The Life She Worked So Hard To Build
Alberta Brooks was born in the South, worked as a maid in the North and became a homeowner in Chicago, raising 10 kids. "I’m still here, and I hope that I can still do things and live to see 101."
The U-505 Submarine Was Captured 75 Years Ago, And You Can Tour It At The Museum of Science and Industry
The commemoration will be on one of the museum’s free days this summer, and you can also take a tour of the submarine for free.