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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti face a group of reporters after he was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Dec. 6, 2011, at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. (Nancy Stone/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years in prison

December 7, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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

Warden John L. Whitman, Superintendent Green and Superintendent of Construction Yardley, inspect the new Stateville prison near Joliet, circa 1924. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Stateville Correctional Center dedicated in Joliet

December 6, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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

Chicago White Sox outfielder Orestes "Minnie" Miñoso outside the Comiskey Park dugout on Sept. 3, 1960. (John Austad/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: White Sox great Minnie Miñoso voted into Baseball Hall of Fame

December 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

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

University of Chicago Maroon Jay Berwanger in an undated photo. (baiduhai historical photo)

Vintage baiduhai: Meet Jay Berwanger, the University of Chicago football player who won the 1st Heisman

December 8, 2025 at 2:07 p.m.

Take a look back at Jay Berwanger's phenomenal collegiate career at University of Chciago and his decision to forego the NFL — despite being the league's first-ever draft pick.

Parking meters along Canal Street, just north of Roosevelt Road on Dec. 2, 2008, in Chicago. Mayor Richard M. Daley announced a deal for the long-term lease of Chicago's parking meter system. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Mayor Richard M. Daley strikes lopsided parking meter deal

December 4, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

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

The dining room at Pizzeria Uno on Ohio Street and Wabash Avenue is seen on March 31, 1993, in Chicago. (David Klobucar/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Pizzeria Uno opened

December 4, 2025 at 7:37 a.m.

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

Bears quarterback Steve Fuller looks up after failing to catch a pass from Walter Payton on Dec. 2, 1985. The Bears lost to the Dolphins 38-24 at the Orange Bowl. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bears suffer only loss of 1985 season to Miami Dolphins

December 2, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 2, according to the Tribune's archives.

Faces and turkey hats seen during the 86th Annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.

Thanksgiving weather in Chicago: The most extreme conditions since 1872

December 1, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.

A look back at the warmest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Thanksgiving holidays in Chicago, going back to 1872.

Archbishop Albert Meyer blesses 27 caskets of Our Lady of the Angels school fire victims on Dec. 5, 1958. The solemn requiem mass was held in the Northwest Armory at Kedzie and North avenues, where over 7,000 mourners gathered inside and another 3,000 stood outside in the cold. Ninety-two students and three nuns were killed in the Dec. 1, 1958. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Our Lady of the Angels school fire

December 1, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 1, according to the Tribune's archives.

Former baiduhai sports reporter Don Pierson at his art-filled home on Sept. 4, 2025, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears’ 1985 Super Bowl run: Don Pierson’s game-by-game breakdown from the ‘most memorable season’

January 9, 2026 at 1:39 p.m.

Don Pierson called 1985 the "most memorable season" not just for the Chicago Bears, but for any NFL team.

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