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Officials gather near where the bodies of Barbara and Patricia Grimes were found lying in a ditch along German Church Road west of Willow Springs on Jan, 22, 1957. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Naked bodies of the Grimes sisters found near Burr Ridge

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

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

Virginia McCaskey celebrates with Terry Bradshaw after the Chicago Bears won the NFC Championship game 39-14 against the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 21, 2007. (John Smierciak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bears earn second trip to the Super Bowl — their first in 21 years

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

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

Walking amid a field of steaming potholes on Jan. 20, 1985, a lone Michigan Avenue pedestrian braved the chill of the coldest day on record in Chicago — minus 27 degrees. (José Moré/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Minus 27 degrees — the city’s all-time low temperature

January 20, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.

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

Iva Toguri D’Aquino, once known as "Tokyo Rose," at a news conference after she was pardoned by President Gerald Ford on Jan. 19, 1977. (Ernie Cox Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Tokyo Rose’ pardoned by the president

January 19, 2026 at 9:32 a.m.

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

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith is congratulated after the Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 39-14 in the NFC Championship game at Soldier Field on Jan. 21, 2007 in Chicago. (Jim Prisching/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: Bears playoff appearances — including the ‘Sneakers Game,’ ‘Fog Bowl’ and ‘Double Doink’

January 18, 2026 at 10:03 p.m.

Here's a look back at each of the Bears' playoff games — including two trips to the Super Bowl — since 1932.

Victims are removed down a slope using a safety rope after two commuter trains collided Jan. 18, 1993. Seven people were killed in the crash near Gary. (John Smiercak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Motorman ignores red light causing head-on train collision that kills 7 near Gary

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

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

Actor Danny Bonaduce's arm is raised to pronounce his victory over pop singer Donny Osmond in their boxing match on Jan. 17, 1994, in Chicago. The two had been jokingly taunting each other over their workouts until Osmond, live on a local radio show after some goading, proposed to settle the matter once and for all with three rounds in the ring. Bonaduce won in a 2-1 decision. All proceeds went to charities. (Tim Boyle/AP)

Today in Chicago History: In this corner, Danny Bonaduce. His opponent: Donny Osmond.

January 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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

Los Angeles Ram coach John Robinson, left, walks with his arm around Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka on Jan. 12, 1986 after the Bears captured the NFC crown and a berth in the Super Bowl XX in New Orleans on Jan. 12, 1986. (John Swart/AP)

Flashback: When the Chicago Bears played the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game 40 years ago

January 16, 2026 at 9:10 a.m.

Here's a look back at how the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams got to the NFC championship — and how their second postseason game against each other played out.

Chicago Fire Department boats battle the blaze that destroyed McCormick Place in January 1967. More than 500 firefighters were called to the scene as flames spread throughout the structure. (Luigi Mendicino/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Fire destroys McCormick Place

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

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

The first traffic jam on the newly opened Dan Ryan Expressway was caused by workmen erecting a sign post near 24th Street, left, in two of the northbound lanes on Dec. 16, 1962. The view is looking southeast. (William Yates/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: How Chicago expressways and other major roads got their names

January 15, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Getting familiar with Chicago's expressways — which are referred to by name instead of number — can be confusing.

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