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Vanished Chicagoland
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My name is Pete Kastanes and, I am the creator of the Vanished Chicagoland account. I am on several social media accounts and have a podcast called Vanished Chicagoland Stories. I am also a prostate cancer survivor.
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I am still resting from my first Pluvicto injection. I have really bad fatigue. I took out my Cuddly Dudley Doll from its box today. I am still treasuring it! He really made me feel good.
February 2, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I am still resting from my first Pluvicto injection. I have really bad fatigue. I took out my Cuddly Dudley Doll from its box today. I am still treasuring it! He really made me feel good.
February 2, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Here is a postcard featuring The Banana Splits, which were shown in syndication on WFLD-TV Channel 32 in Chicago. I used to watch the show every day when I came home from school in the 1970s.
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Here is a postcard featuring The Banana Splits, which were shown in syndication on WFLD-TV Channel 32 in Chicago. I used to watch the show every day when I came home from school in the 1970s.
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Episode 512 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss The 50th Anniversary of the closing of The High-Low Foods Store, and read a menu from Nick’s Fishmarket Restaurant in Chicago. youtu.be/lCQM-6f02pA
Episode 512: High-Low Foods Stores and NIck's Fishmarket Restaurant In Chicago.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Episode 512 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will discuss the 50th anniversary of the closing of The High-Low Foods Store, and I will read a menu from Nick’s Fishmarket Restaurant in Chicago. Please share your memories. Thank you!
February 1, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Episode 512 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow! I will discuss the 50th anniversary of the closing of The High-Low Foods Store, and I will read a menu from Nick’s Fishmarket Restaurant in Chicago. Please share your memories. Thank you!
February 1, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Actor Demond Wilson has passed away. He was 79. He was best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the TV series Sanford and Son. I used to watch reruns on WFLD-TV (Channel 32) in Chicago in the late 1970s. That show was hilarious and still is! R.I.P.
January 31, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Actor Demond Wilson has passed away. He was 79. He was best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the TV series Sanford and Son. I used to watch reruns on WFLD-TV (Channel 32) in Chicago in the late 1970s. That show was hilarious and still is! R.I.P.
January 31, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Actress Catherine O’Hara has passed away. She was 71. I loved her on SCTV and in Home Alone. She was very funny lady. We will miss her. R.I.P.
January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Actress Catherine O’Hara has passed away. She was 71. I loved her on SCTV and in Home Alone. She was very funny lady. We will miss her. R.I.P.
January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Here is a newspaper ad from fifty years ago for John’s Pizza Slices! Do you have John’s Frozen Pizza back in the day? Please share your memories. Thank you!
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Here is a newspaper ad from fifty years ago for John’s Pizza Slices! Do you have John’s Frozen Pizza back in the day? Please share your memories. Thank you!
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Here is a 1966 ad for Cinnamon Pull-Apart Coffee Cake from Dressel’s in Chicago.
January 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Here is a 1966 ad for Cinnamon Pull-Apart Coffee Cake from Dressel’s in Chicago.
January 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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My Vanished Chicagoland Facebook now has over 250,000 members! It is still growing! Thank you everyone for making this group very special for me and everyone! I really appreciate it! Let’s keep it going!
January 25, 2026 at 11:39 PM
My Vanished Chicagoland Facebook now has over 250,000 members! It is still growing! Thank you everyone for making this group very special for me and everyone! I really appreciate it! Let’s keep it going!
January 25, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Episode 511 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss memories of the 40th anniversary of The Chicago Bears winning The Super Bowl, and read a menu from Ditka's Restaurant in Chicago. youtu.be/QylL1RN0Ztw
EP 511: The 40th Anniversary Of The Chicago Bears Winning The Super Bowl, And Ditkia's Restauarant.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Episode 511 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now available to listen to! I will discuss memories of the 40th anniversary of The Chicago Bears winning The Super Bowl, and read a menu from Ditka's Restaurant in Chicago. youtu.be/QylL1RN0Ztw
EP 511: The 40th Anniversary Of The Chicago Bears Winning The Super Bowl, And Ditkia's Restauarant.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Episode 511 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming soon, depending on how I am feeling tomorrow. As promised, I will share my memories of the Chicago Bears winning the Super Bowl 40 years ago. I will also read a 1990s menu from Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago.
January 25, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Episode 511 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming soon, depending on how I am feeling tomorrow. As promised, I will share my memories of the Chicago Bears winning the Super Bowl 40 years ago. I will also read a 1990s menu from Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago.
January 25, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Terry Boers, the former co-host of the Boers & Bernstein radio talk show on 670 The Score in Chicago, has passed away. He was 75. My brother met him briefly when he was in college, while Terry Boers was working at the Chicago Sun-Times. He will be missed. R.I.P.
January 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Terry Boers, the former co-host of the Boers & Bernstein radio talk show on 670 The Score in Chicago, has passed away. He was 75. My brother met him briefly when he was in college, while Terry Boers was working at the Chicago Sun-Times. He will be missed. R.I.P.
January 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your comments and messages; I truly appreciate them! On Monday, I will visit the hospital for a post-therapy scan. My back still feels a bit sore. This morning, I found a plastic bag from Borders. Please share your memories of your favorite bookstores!
January 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Here is a 1976 photo of a Ponderosa Steakhouse! Do you miss this place? Please share your memories. Thank you!
January 21, 2026 at 6:09 PM