Surviving kin of Chicago’s famous O’Leary family ready for new chapter following harrowing past. ‘I think it’s time for closure.’ – Chicago Tribune*

“Here Kate and Patrick O’Leary were these strong people. It’s hard to get out of Ireland during the Potato Famine, and then the shame heaped upon us,” her great-great-granddaughter said.

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