Loyola University
ROGERS PARK — If you've spent much time near Loyola University, you've no doubt heard the bells atop the Madonna della Strada Chapel.
Problem is, for three-quarters of a century, there actually haven't been any bells. Speakers have played simulated bell chimes since the church opened in 1938.
The good news — for anyone who may consider this a religious Milli Vanilli-type scandal — is the church is now installing four new bronze bells.
On today's DNAinfo Radio Extra, Ben Woodard discusses why the church used speakers for so long, and reveals when the bells will finally ring:
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