Today in History: Tonya Harding pleads guilty By Associated Press March 16, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On March 16, 1994, figure skater Tonya Harding pleaded guilty in Portland, Oregon, to conspiracy to...
Vintage Tribune: Chicago movie company Essanay was the Disney of its day By Mark Caro March 15, 2026 at 1:12 p.m. Chicago-based Essanay Studios made about 2,000 films during its 10-year run, with about 215 thought...
Today in History: Convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich enters prison By Associated Press March 15, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On March 15, 2012, convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich entered a federal prison in Colorado,...
Today in Chicago History: Albert Einstein visits Chicago on his 54th birthday By Kori Rumore March 14, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 14, according...
Today in History: Future US Sen. John McCain released from North Vietnamese captivity By Associated Press March 14, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. On March 14, 1973, future U.S. senator and presidential candidate John McCain was released from...
Today in History: Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years By Associated Press March 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. On March 13, 2013, Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the papal name...
Today in Chicago History: NFL’s Cardinals leave for St. Louis By Kori Rumore March 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 13, according...
Vintage baiduhai: 10 television shows for kids filmed and broadcast in the city By Kori Rumore March 12, 2026 at 3:22 p.m. Children who grew up in the Chicago area had access to an abundance of television...
Today in Chicago History: John Wayne Gacy found guilty of killing 33 young men By Kori Rumore March 12, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 12, according...
Today in History: Gandhi begins ‘Salt March’ By Associated Press March 12, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. On March 12, 1930, Mohandas Gandhi began his 24-day, 240-mile “Salt March” to the Indian...