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Today in Chicago History: John Wayne Gacy ‘killed people like he was swatting flies,’ prosecutor says at trial’s opening

February 6, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 6, according...

February 6, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

On Feb. 6, 1998, Washington National Airport was renamed Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, honoring...

February 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Games approach, take a look back at some Winter Olympians...

February 5, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

In the years leading up to the Civil War, Lockport had become a fulcrum point...

February 5, 2026 at 12:12 p.m.

Dubbed “The Scottie Pippen Collection,” the auction is set to begin in March and will...

February 5, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 5, according...

February 5, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

On Feb. 5, 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, granting...

February 4, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 4, according...

February 4, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

On Feb. 4, 2004, Facebook had its beginnings as Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launched “TheFacebook.”

February 3, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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