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Officers remove a body from the wreckage of a Continental Airlines passenger plane, which crashed in a farm field in Unionville, Missouri, south of the Iowa town of Centerville, on May 22, 1962. Wreckage of the plane was strewn along a 10-mile path. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Passenger’s dynamite causes midair explosion on plane that departed O’Hare

May 22, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 22, according to the Tribune's archives.

Great America's newest ride, the Tidal Wave, was inaugurated at the Gurnee amusement park, May 6, 1978. Hailed as the world's largest roller coaster, the 76-foot high vertical loop catapults riders at 55 miles an hour into a 142-foot incline that is banked at 70 degrees. (Walter Kale/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: Major milestones in Six Flags Great America’s 50-year run

May 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Here's a look back at major milestones in Six Flags Great America's five-decade history.

Richard Loeb, left, and Nathan Leopold Jr., 19, right, during the time of their trial for the murder of Bobby Franks in 1924. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Perfect murder’ of Bobby Franks by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb

May 21, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 21, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Cubs catcher Michael Barrett confronts A.J. Pierzynski before punching the White Sox catcher after a play at the plate on May 20, 2006. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs catcher Michael Barrett punches White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski

May 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 20, according to the Tribune's archives.

The Drovers' National Bank building, one of the tallest structures in the stockyards area and housing one of its most important financial institutions, was left in ruins by the fire in May 1934. It stood at 4201 S. Halsted St. The structures in the foreground contained living quarters for stockyard workers. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Union Stock Yards fire injures 50 firefighters and kills hundreds of cattle

May 19, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 19, according to the Tribune's archives.

With teammates and his wife, Sarah Wood, and children behind him, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood formally announces his retirement at Wrigley Field on May 19, 2012. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs’ Kerry Wood leaves pitching mound at Wrigley Field for final time

May 18, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 18, according to the Tribune's archives.

Jessicalynn McVicker, of Antioch, and her son, Max, get face to face with Sue the Tyrannosaurus rex on Jan. 27, 2009, as McVicker's uncle Rick Albrecht takes photos. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Sue the T. rex unveiled at the Field Museum

May 22, 2026 at 7:46 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 17, according to the Tribune's archives.

Michael Jordan trudges off the court after a playoff loss to Milwaukee in 1985. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year

May 16, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 16, according to the Tribune's archives.

Rocky Marciano heads to a neutral corner after he knocked out Jersey Joe Walcott in 2 minutes and 25 seconds of the first round of the heavyweight championship bout at the Chicago Stadium on May 15, 1953. (Ed Smith/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Rocky Marciano KO’s Jersey Joe Walcott in first round of fight at Chicago Stadium

May 15, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 15, according to the Tribune's archives.

Former President Theodore Roosevelt second from left, on Oct. 4, 1912. (Library of Congress)

Vintage baiduhai: How a stack of speech notes saved Theodore Roosevelt’s life 114 years ago

May 14, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

A stack of folded-up speech notes — and intervention from a medical team in Chicago — helped save President Theodore Roosevelt's life, but not his effort to win a third...

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