Today in Chicago History: ‘The Sandberg Game’ rocks Wrigley Field By Kori Rumore June 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 23, according...
Today in History: Frederick Douglass becomes the first Black candidate nominated for president By Associated Press June 23, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 23, 1888, abolitionist Frederick Douglass received one vote from the Kentucky delegation at the...
Women’s suffrage exhibit in Gary headed to Crown Point and Merrillville By Philip Potempa June 22, 2026 at 4:12 p.m. Two exhibits celebrating the history of women’s suffrage in Indiana continue through June 28 at...
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition By Patrick Whittle June 22, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic...
Today in Chicago History: First Dairy Queen opens in Joliet By Kori Rumore June 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 22, according...
Today in History: Diego Maradona scores ‘Hand of God’ goal By Associated Press June 22, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. Today is Monday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2026. There are 192 days left...
A month after fire, Balmoral Park former workers share memories of horse racing days By Olivia Stevens June 21, 2026 at 6:19 a.m. Former Balmoral Park workers and patrons shared memories during a Crete Area Historical Society last...
Today in Chicago History: The ‘ragged stranger’ case By Kori Rumore June 21, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 21, according...
Today in History: Supreme Court rules that burning American flag is a form of protected political protest By Associated Press June 21, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 21, 1989, a sharply divided Supreme Court ruled, in Texas v. Johnson, that burning...
Illinois 250: From ‘The Jungle’ to Shel Silverstein, how the state has helped shape the printed word By Kori Rumore June 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. From "The Jungle" to Shel Silverstein, here's a look back at Illinois' contributions to the...