Michael Peregrine –

September 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Cornstarch and pigskin came together over 100 years ago in Decatur, Illinois, to help create what became pro football and the Chicago Bears.

August 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Upon taking office, Gerald Ford was determined to redeem the integrity of the Justice Department and chose Chicagoan Edward H. Levi for the task.

August 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

In 1966, Chicago became the epicenter of a world that was transitioning from the Wall of Sound and the British Invasion to hard rock and psychedelia.

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

Sixty years ago, Chicago suffered one of the most gruesome mass murders in its history when Richard Speck killed eight nurses.

June 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

With the recent grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, it’s timely to explore others who have contributed to Jackson Park.

June 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

With the benefit of 60 years of hindsight, it’s fair to ask — has lasting progress been made since those three hot and violent summer nights?

May 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The legacy of Chicago’s other great fire lies in the reminder of the Union Stock Yards’ role as a symbol of the city’s commerce and culture.

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

In the 140 years since the Haymarket Square incident, the constituencies and their causes remain as relevant as today’s headlines.

April 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The tragic fate of Maywood's “Weekend Warriors” in Bataan, the Philippines, during World War II must not be forgotten.

April 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Artemis II is the first crewed lunar space voyage since 1972. Is anyone paying attention?

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