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Today in Chicago History: Stockyards open and receive first shipment of cattle

December 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 25, according...

December 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Dec. 25, 1868, President Andrew Johnson granted unconditional pardons to “every person who directly or...

December 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Dec. 24, 1851, fire devastated the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., destroying about 35,000...

December 24, 2025 at 12:22 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 24, according...

December 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 23, according...

December 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Dec. 23, 1972, in an NFL playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the...

December 22, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 22, according...

December 22, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Dec. 22, 1984, New York City resident Bernhard Goetz shot and wounded four young...

December 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

May this look at the toys, gifts and novelty items from years past light up...

December 21, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 21, according...