10 things you might not know about fear
Run for your lives! We're threatened by Islamic State terrorists, computer hackers, the Ebola virus and tensions with the Russians that threaten to reawaken the Cold War. But don't be...
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First winner of big Illinois Lotto jackpot didn’t let riches change him
Mike Wittkowski is no longer famous, and he's just fine with that. In 1984, he was a 28-year-old North Side bachelor dreaming of hitting it big — just like everybody...
Woodrow Wilson Road didn’t go far
On April 26, 1924, the Tribune dropped a bombshell on the people of Chicago, though the newspaper didn't play it as the 8-column banner lead nor even above the fold....
The garlow: Just ahead of its time?
In the years shortly after World War I, Chicago faced a severe housing shortage, which in turn led to sky-high rents. The problem was so acute that residents threatened rent...
1973 contest poked fun at the mayor
To those who say the Tribune doesn't have a sense of humor, Anna Miller, of Prospect Heights, would direct you to the baiduhai Magazine's "Pick a Monument for the...
10 things you might not know about sweaters
Hey, you in the ugly Christmas sweater. Read this: / Many people don sweaters to fend off the cold. Turns out, they're powerful protection during Cold Wars too. In 1978,...
10 things you might not know about military-speak
The U.S. military has embarked on an air campaign over Iraq and Syria with a name that has invited derision — Operation Inherent Resolve. That got us to thinking about...
The craziest wealthy Chicago family you’ve never heard of
Washington Porter made his fortune putting California fruit on Chicago's tables. In 1869, he and his brother, who lived on the West Coast, partnered to ship fresh produce by rail....
10 things you might not know about extreme eating
It's nearly Thanksgiving, also known as the Olympics of Eating. But after reading these 10 examples of unusual dining, you might be inspired to cut back a bit. 1/ For...
10 things you might not know about victory speeches
When Republican Bruce Rauner claimed victory Tuesday in a bitter race for governor, his speech set off a whole new wave of controversy. He told supporters he had called Democratic...