From tennis to T-ball, the White House’s South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But it’s nothing like the UFC. By Will Weissert June 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The White House and its storied South Lawn are no strangers to sporting events. But...
Today in Chicago History: ‘World’s most beautiful office building’ contest announced by the Tribune By Kori Rumore June 10, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 10, according...
Today in History: First person executed for witchcraft during Salem witch trials By Associated Press June 10, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 10, 1692, the first execution resulting from the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts...
History of Her exhibit in Elmhurst inspires GreenMan Theatre Troupe performance series By Myrna Petlicki June 9, 2026 at 11:16 a.m. A Elmhurst History Museum exhibit has inspired a series of free performances about prominent Chicago...
Today in Chicago History: Capt. Bill Pinkney becomes first Black person to sail around the world solo via the capes By Kori Rumore June 9, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 9, according...
Today in History: Secretariat wins Triple Crown in record time By Associated Press June 9, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 9, 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, winning horse racing’s...
Juneteenth events planned in Oak Park and surrounding towns By Cam'ron Hardy June 8, 2026 at 5:26 p.m. Oak Park and its neighboring areas are taking part in celebrating the freedom of enslaved...
Today in Chicago History: Patrick Kane’s goal in 2nd OT wins Western Conference title for Blackhawks By Kori Rumore June 8, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 8, according...
Today in History: George Orwell’s ‘1984’ published By Associated Press June 8, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 8, 1949, George Orwell’s novel “1984” was first published.
Today in Chicago History: Great apes at Lincoln Park Zoo enjoy a new habitat — with no bars By Kori Rumore June 7, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 7, according...