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Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting

December 19, 2025 at 9:21 a.m.

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 1, according...

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

On Oct. 1, 1890, Yosemite National Park was established by the U.S. Congress.

October 1, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.

Where were you in 1984? A flashback to the last time the Chicago Cubs and...

September 30, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 30, according...

September 30, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Sept. 30, 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente connected for his 3,000th and final...

September 29, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 29, according...

September 29, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Sept. 29, 1982, Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with deadly cyanide claimed the first of...

September 28, 2025 at 8:02 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 28, according...

September 28, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Sept. 28, 1928, Scottish medical researcher Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first broadly effective...