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Gov. Pat Quinn signs into law a bill ending the death penalty in Illinois on March 9, 2011, at the Capitol in Springfield. With Quinn are sponsors Karen Yarbrough, third from right, and Kwame Raoul, second from left. (Nancy Stone/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Illinois abolishes the death penalty

March 10, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

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

University of Illinois-Chicago coach Jimmy Collins cheers as news comes that the team made the NCAA tournament on March 8, 1998. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Maroons, UIC Flames get ‘March Madness’

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

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

The shuttered St. Boniface Catholic Church at 1358 W. Chestnut St. on July 27, 2016. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

What ever happened to the 7 buildings on Preservation Chicago’s 1st Endangered Buildings list?

March 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A look back at the seven sites initially highlighted by Preservation Chicago as threatened — and their most recent status.

Mayor Harold Washington, center, raises his hand as he talks about signing an executive order to assure that all residents of Chicago, regardless of nationality or citizenship, shall have fair and equal access to municipal benefits, opportunities and services on March 7, 1985. With Washington is his Latino Advisory Commission, including Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, third from right in background. (Carl Hugare/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Mayor Harold Washington halts cooperation with federal immigration authorities

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

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

A workman checks for cracks in the Wrigley Building's terra cotta facade and looks over the iconic clock's giant hands on April 3, 1977.

Daylight saving time: Why it began, where it exists and how it saved one Chicago man’s life

March 7, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

Until 1883, a Chicagoan asked to tell what time it was could give more than one answer and still be correct.

Chance the Rapper holds a news conference at Westcott Elementary School in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on March 6, 2017. He met with Gov. Bruce Rauner the previous week about coming up with a plan for the cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools.
(Zbigniew Bzdak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chance the Rapper cuts CPS a $1 million check as ‘call to action’

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

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

The view of the paddock at Hawthorne Race Course in 1932 in Stickney. (Chicago Herald and Examiner)

Vintage baiduhai: History of Hawthorne Race Course, the oldest horse-racing venue in Illinois

March 5, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

A look back at Hawthorne Race Course's more than 135 years of hosting the sport of kings in west suburban Stickey.

Officials remove the body of actor-comedian John Belushi from a bungalow at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles where Belushi was found dead on March 5, 1982. Belushi, 33, died of an accidental drug overdose. (Lennox McLendon/AP)

Today in Chicago History: John Belushi’s death in LA shocks his hometown

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

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

The altar at St. Mary of the Assumption Church on May 9, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Preservation Chicago’s full ‘Most Endangered’ list of historic buildings, districts and objects at risk

March 5, 2026 at 1:25 p.m.

Each year since 2003, Preservation Chicago has highlighted historical places or objects that could be lost to demolition if action is not taken to restore them.

The Billy Goat Tavern celebrates its 50th anniversary with owner Sam Sianis, middle, behind the bar on March 6, 1984, at 430 N. Lower Michigan Ave. in Chicago. (Phil Greer/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Billy Goat Tavern — of ‘Cheezborger, cheezborger’ fame — opens on Michigan Avenue

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

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

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