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A Father's Sacrifice, a War Hero and the Naming of an Airport

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Adults
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Author Richard Lindberg presents how O'Hare Field was named for Naval Aviator Edward "Butch" O'Hare and the story of his father's affiliation with Al Capone and the mob.