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Radio Extra: Loyola Church Bell Tower Will Now Actually Have Bells

November 6, 2014 11:58am | Updated November 6, 2014 11:58am
Four bells are being installed in the Madonna della Strada Chapel tower at Loyola University.
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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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