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Chewies for Chuy Rally Behind Garcia for Mayor, of Course

And it can't be said that the "Star Wars" Chewbacca voters have a bad feeling about this.

Lucas Museum Would 'Degrade' Lakefront, Opponents Argue in Lawsuit

Friends of the Parks announced it has filed suit to block the Lucas Museum from the lakefront.

Rahm on Lucas Museum Design: 'It's Bold, Bold, Bold'

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he's mainly glad the Lucas Museum will be here and not in San Francisco.

Lucas Museum Opponents Disappointed by Parks Meeting, Call it a 'Done Deal'

Hoping to argue against the museum, opponents found little opportunity to do so.

Lucas Museum A 'Slippery Slope' To More Lakefront Development, Critics Say

Friends of the Parks say they "will do what it takes" to block lakefront site for the Lucas Museum.

Lucas Museum on 'Solid Legal Ground,' Says Rahm, Reassures Bears Tailgaters

Mayor Rahm Emanuel stressed how it would be part of a museum campus, paid for independently.

George Lucas Museum Coming to Chicago's Lakefront; 'I Am Humbled,' He Says

A formal vote is expected Wednesday, but the "Star Wars" guru is already gushing about Chicago.

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