Monument Moment: 13 historic stories that shaped Chicagoland

Monument Moment is a special showcase featuring 13 historic stories from across Chicagoland, each highlighting places and moments that helped shape the region’s past. The series includes a visit to the Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston, a look at the Thaddeus Kosciuszko monument in Chicago, which honors the Polish Revolutionary War hero who played a key role in America’s fight for independence, and a powerful look back at the Hammond Circus Train Wreck, one of the area’s most tragic and unforgettable events.