Today in History: Jack Kevorkian carries out his first publicly assisted suicide By Associated Press June 4, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 4, 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian carried out his first publicly assisted suicide, helping Janet...
Today in Chicago History: Naperville native James Holzhauer loses ‘Jeopardy!’ after 32-day winning streak By Kori Rumore June 3, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 3, according...
Today in History: Edward, Duke of Windsor, marries American socialite Wallis Simpson By Associated Press June 3, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 3, 1937, Edward, The Duke of Windsor, who had abdicated the British throne, married...
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history By Thomas Adamson June 2, 2026 at 7:12 p.m. Among the objects found under Notre Dame Cathedral are a fourth-century coin stamped with the...
Today in Chicago History: Taylor Swift takes over Soldier Field By Kori Rumore June 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 2, according...
Today in History: Timothy McVeigh convicted By Associated Press June 2, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 2, 1997, Timothy McVeigh was convicted of murder by a federal jury in the...
La Grange Pet Parade shines spotlight on people and their furry friends, just as it has since 1947 By Hank Beckman June 1, 2026 at 5:41 p.m. “Marching Through The Decades” was the theme for this year's La Grange Pet Parade, which...
Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry By Samy Magdy June 1, 2026 at 3:20 p.m. Archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of...
Today in Chicago History: Same-sex couples receive Illinois marriage licenses for the first time By Kori Rumore June 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 1, according...
Today in History: Louis Brandeis confirmed as first Jewish Supreme Court justice By Associated Press June 1, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On June 1, 1916, the Senate voted 47-22 to confirm Louis Brandeis as an associate...