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Today in History: Jacob Blake shot by Kenosha police officer

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

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

August 25, 2025 at 1:02 p.m.

Just days ahead of the 70th anniversary of his killing, the federal government made public...

August 22, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Aug. 22, 1996, President Bill Clinton signed welfare reform legislation that ended guaranteed cash payments...

August 22, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 22, according...

August 21, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 21, according...

August 21, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Aug. 21, 1858, the first of seven debates took place between Illinois senatorial contenders Abraham...

August 21, 2025 at 3:09 p.m.

Here's a look back at Emmett Till's death, the trial that followed the boy's murder...

August 20, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Aug. 20, 1858, Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution was first published, in the “Journal of...

August 20, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 20, according...

August 19, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Aug. 19, 1909, Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted its first automobile race.