Today in Chicago History: 68 people killed when American Eagle plane bound for O’Hare crashes in Indiana field

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Today in Chicago History: 68 people killed when American Eagle plane bound for O’Hare crashes in Indiana field

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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 31, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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