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Column: The never-ending celebration of the life and words of writer Nelson Algren

September 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A weekend of tavern hopping celebrates the 75th anniversary of Algren’s masterpiece, “Chicago: City on...

September 15, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 15, according...

September 15, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Sept. 15, 1963, four Black girls were killed when a bomb went off during...

September 14, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

River Forest's LemonAid was born 25 years ago to counter 9/11 despair and raised over...

September 14, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 14, according...

September 14, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

On Sept. 14, 1982, Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly film star Grace Kelly, died at age...

September 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Chicago has been celebrating Mexican Independence Day as long as Mexican immigrants have lived in...

September 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 13, according...

September 13, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Sept. 13, 1940, during World War II, bombs dropped by the German Luftwaffe damaged...

September 15, 2026 at 12:49 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 12, according...