| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 18, 2026, 5 a.m. |
| Last Updated | March 18, 2026, 5 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/curious-city/2026/03/18/chicago-came-under-martial-law-after-the-great-fire-did-it-help |
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On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire devastated the city. More than 17,500
buildings burned, 300 peo...