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Insull era’s Chicago opera faces new deficit and doubt
The Chicago Opera, housed in the Civic Opera building funded by Samuel Insull, confronts an $80,000 deficit this season with $50,000 still needed from a depleted trust. Sponsors remain discouraged as talks of a national company or revival plans stall. Abner Stilwell notes lack of donor response after program appeals. A veteran sergeant may retire after 30 years with $185 monthly.
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