Today in Chicago History: Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-1 at snowy, sold-out Soldier Field By Kori Rumore March 1, 2026 at 4:30 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 1, according...
Today in History: Peace Corps established By Associated Press March 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the Peace...
Beverly artist Dorothy Straughter evokes fabric of African American history in quilts By Susan DeGrane February 28, 2026 at 5:02 a.m. Beverly artist Dorothy Straughter's quilts evoke painful and often ignored historical realities related to slavery,...
Today in Chicago History: Judge Joan Lefkow finds husband and mother shot dead in the basement of her home By Kori Rumore February 28, 2026 at 4:30 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 28, according...
Today in History: Waco Siege begins By Associated Press February 28, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. On Feb. 28, 1993, a gun battle erupted at a religious compound near Waco, Texas,...
Today in Chicago History: Jane Byrne beats Mayor Michael Bilandic in the Democratic primary By Kori Rumore February 27, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 27, according...
Today in History: Ireland legalizes divorce By Associated Press February 27, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. On Feb. 27, 1997, Ireland became one of the last countries in the world to...
Vintage baiduhai: From Staley Field to Halas Hall, a tour of the Bears’ practice and office facilities By Kori Rumore February 26, 2026 at 5:46 p.m. The Chicago Bears haven't always had their headquarters and training fields in the same place....
Today in Chicago History: ‘Bartman ball’ obliterated for charity at Harry Caray’s restaurant By Kori Rumore February 26, 2026 at 4:30 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 26, according...
Today in History: Texas cattlemen’s lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey’s talk show rejected By Associated Press February 26, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. On Feb. 26, 1998, a jury in Amarillo, Texas, rejected an $11 million lawsuit brought by...