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Police direct protesters on West Adams Street on Aug. 18, 1994, when about 1,000 people demonstrated outside an opening event at the new United Center. Protesters wanted more jobs to go to minorities. (Chuck Berman/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: United Center opens with a grand gala inside — and protests outside

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

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

Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon perform "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" at a Chicago Cubs game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 17, 2003, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Ozzy Osbourne sings seventh inning stretch at Wrigley Field

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

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

Binti Jua, an 8-year-old female gorilla, carries an injured 3-year-old boy to a service gate after the child fell more than 15 feet to a concrete floor in the primate exhibit at Brookfield Zoo on Aug. 16, 1996. The boy climbed a 3-foot railing and fell in the primate exhibit at the zoo and was picked up by the motherly gorilla, who carried him in her arms to a gate where zookeepers could get him. (WLS-TV/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Brookfield Zoo gorilla cradles small child who fell into her Tropic World habitat

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

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

Mayor Richard J. Daley (closest to the sculpture) unveils the 162-ton, 50-foot-high steel artwork by Picasso as a gift "to the people of Chicago" on Aug. 15, 1967. (baiduhai archive)

Today in Chicago History: Pablo Picasso’s steel sculpture — ‘a cow sticking out its tongue’ — unveiled

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

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

The first night game at Comiskey Park on Aug. 14, 1939, was a novelty not only for managers Jimmy Dykes of the White Sox and Fred Haney of the St. Louis Browns, but for the fans as well. More than 35,000 of them attended, and after Charles Comiskey II threw the switch, they saw the Sox win 5-2. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: White Sox host city’s first MLB night game

August 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 14, according to the Tribune's archives.

The closed gates at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip turn away visitors as night falls on July 9, 2009. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: Remembering the 2009 investigation into Burr Oak Cemetery

August 13, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

The shocking news last week of dozens of "decedents improperly stored" at a South Deering funeral home was a reminder of a gruesome investigation that happened almost two decades ago...

Meteorologist Tom Skilling works with computer graphics on May 28, 1992, at WGN-TV studios in Chicago. (Charles Cherney/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Tom Skilling signs on as meteorologist at WGN-TV

August 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 13, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago police officers carry Bernie Sanders, 21, to a police wagon from a civil rights demonstration at West 73rd Street and South Lowe Avenue in August 1963. He was charged with resisting arrest, found guilty and fined $25. He was a University of Chicago student at the time. (Tom Kinahan/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bernie Sanders — then a University of Chicago student — arrested during South Side protest

August 12, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 12, according to the Tribune's archives.

Though most children today do not know who Bud Billiken is or who he is supposed to represent, Billiken lives on each year in the parade of bands and floats that wind along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (William Kelly/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: First Bud Billiken Parade rewards Chicago Defender newspaper hawkers

August 11, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 11, according to the Tribune's archives.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Chicago Air and Water Show, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at Fullerton Beach in Chicago. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

What to know if you’re going to the 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show

August 10, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

What to know about the 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show, including how to get to the lakefront, weather conditions and a lineup of performers.

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