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Resurrection Mary: Chicago’s Most Beloved Spirit
2026-10-19 19:00:00 2026-10-19 20:00:00 America/Chicago Resurrection Mary: Chicago’s Most Beloved Spirit Author and historian Ray Johnson explores the legend of Resurrection Mary. Learn how the story of 'Vanishing Hitchhiker' began, what evidence exists and whether people still report sightings today. R Main Library - Cook Room

Monday, October 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Author and historian Ray Johnson explores the legend of Resurrection Mary. Learn how the story of 'Vanishing Hitchhiker' began, what evidence exists and whether people still report sightings today. R

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