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Today in Chicago History: Piping plovers Monty and Rose force cancellation of Montrose Beach music festival

July 19, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 19, according...

July 19, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On July 19, 2006, prosecutors reported that Chicago police beat, kicked, shocked or otherwise tortured scores...

July 18, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 18, according...

July 18, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On July 18, 2013, Detroit became the biggest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, its...

July 17, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.

Aurora was hit with almost 17 inches of rain in a 24-hour period on July...

July 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 17, according...

July 17, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, after its $17 million, yearlong construction;...

July 16, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

The Aragon was long criticized for its poor acoustics, but its stage has hosted some...

July 16, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

Photojournalist Kelly White's images in her exhibit America 250 at the Evergreen Park Public Library...

July 16, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 16, according...