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Today in Chicago History: Chicago Cardinals owner Charles Bidwill dies, leaving the team to his widow Violet

April 19, 2026 at 7:59 a.m.

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

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

On April 19, 1986, Candace Parker was born. Parker, a seven-time All-Star, won three WNBA...

April 18, 2026 at 4:30 a.m.

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

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

On April 18, 1906, the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history struck San Francisco, followed by...

April 17, 2026 at 8:36 a.m.

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

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

On April 17, 1972, the Boston Marathon allowed women to compete for the first time....

April 16, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

Parades, celebratory banquets and question-and-answer sessions with local students awaited space explorers who visited the...

April 21, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association event features writer Nancy Matsumoto and the story of her poet...

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

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

April 16, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On April 16, 2007, Seung-hui Cho, a 23-year-old Virginia Tech student, killed 32 people on...