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Today in History: Ryan White begins ‘attending’ classes

August 26, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Aug. 26, 1985, 13-year-old AIDS patient Ryan White began “attending” classes at Western Middle...

August 26, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 26, according...

August 25, 2025 at 10:31 a.m.

It was at “one minute after sunrise” on Aug. 27, 1955 when a massive explosion...

August 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 25, according...

August 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On August 25, 2020, two people were shot to death and a third was wounded as...

August 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

When Leo Burnett opened an advertising agency in a small office at 360 N. Michigan...

August 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 24, according...

August 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On August 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union declared that Pluto was no longer a full-fledged planet, demoting...

August 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 23, according...

August 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Today is Saturday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2025. There are 130 days left...