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Today in History: Labor demonstration in Chicago’s Haymarket Square turns deadly

May 4, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 4, 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago, a labor demonstration for an 8-hour workday...

May 3, 2026 at 8:05 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 3, according...

May 3, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 3, 2016, in a stunning triumph for a political outsider, Donald Trump all but...

May 22, 2026 at 7:46 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 2, according...

May 2, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory for the African National Congress after South...

June 16, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary...

May 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As the first Black major league player in Chicago, Orestes "Minnie" Miñoso was the White...

May 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 1, according...

May 1, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during...

April 30, 2026 at 9:54 p.m.

The Coast Guard announced Wednesday that the USCGC Tampa was found about 50 miles off...