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New Bulls head coach Phil Jackson, left, with GM Jerry Krause, center, and owner Jerry Reinsdorf, meet the press on July 10, 1989. (Charles Cherney/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Phil Jackson replaces Doug Collins as Bulls head coach

July 10, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 10, according to the Tribune's archives.

A sign points to the exit for the Hinsdale Oasis above the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and the Fred Harvey restaurant on Oct. 7, 1972. (John Bartley/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: Evolution of Illinois Tollway oases — and why they’ve disappeared recently

July 10, 2026 at 1:26 p.m.

Enter the oasis. Unlike any other roadside stop in the United States, the over-the-highway pit-stop allowed weary travelers to do all these things and watch the divided highway below.

The Grateful Dead, with lead guitarist and singer Jerry Garcia, plays Chicago's Soldier Field on July 8, 1995. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Jerry Garcia’s last Grateful Dead show takes place at Soldier Field

July 9, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 9, according to the Tribune's archives.

The momentous moment in the seventh inning of the All-Star Game on July 8, 1947, at Wrigley field as the American leaguers score a run which brought them a 2 to 1 victory over the National league. Bobby Doerr of the Red Sox, who had singled, stolen second, and gone to third on a wild throw, comes home on a single by pinch hitter Stan Spence, nearing first on his drive to right field. The score was made at the expense of pitcher John Sain of the Braves. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Wrigley Field hosts its 1st MLB All-Star Game

July 8, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 8, according to the Tribune's archives.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in an undated photo. (The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Mother’ Cabrini becomes 1st American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church

July 7, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 7, according to the Tribune's archives.

Crowds line up at Comiskey Park on the morning of July 3, 1933, to buy bleacher tickets for the "Game of the Century" between American and National league all-star teams. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Major League Baseball’s 1st All-Star Game is held at Comiskey Park

July 6, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 6, according to the Tribune's archives.

The wind's violent force toppled a tree onto a car parked along Stockton Drive in Lincoln Park on July 5, 1980. (Michael Budrys/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Derecho! 100,000 homes without power after winds reach 82 mph.

July 5, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 5, according to the Tribune's archives.

A pair of Abraham Lincolns stand for the national anthem on March 25, 2026, during a ceremony marking Navy Pier as a symbolic starting point of Route 66. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois 250: Meet the state’s most influential people, from architects to a pope and future presidents

July 5, 2026 at 10:52 p.m.

Chicago is where everyone from architects to a pope and future presidents have made a name for themselves in their chosen fields.

A crowd swarms around and on an excursion steamer at Municipal Pier, now called Navy Pier, in July 1916. The United Shore steamer would take passengers to Lincoln Park or Jackson Park, with a Moonlight Excursion every night complete with dancing. (Chicago American)

Today in Chicago History: Municipal (Navy) Pier opens

July 4, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 4, according to the Tribune's archives.

Northwestern University men's basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong and guard Jevon Johnson during a practice on Feb. 21, 1994. (Michael Fryer/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong shot and killed by white supremacist

July 3, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 3, according to the Tribune's archives.

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