The Carl Sandburg poem “Chicago” has been a beloved local anthem for more than a century.

A judge’s decision to read a 111-year-old poem in court before curbing federal agents’ use of force in Chicago has brought fresh relevance to an iconic piece of local literature. In a ruling ...

Sandburg was a poet, song collector, writer, biographer, and folklorist whose work shaped our country’s voice and identity.

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