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Today in Chicago History: The Rev. Jesse Jackson announces the formation of Operation PUSH

December 18, 2025 at 8:54 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 18, according...

December 18, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Dec. 18, 1892, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” publicly premiered in St. Petersburg,...

December 17, 2025 at 5:35 a.m.

Museum staffers, many of whom are have lived in public housing, share their experiences, inspiring...

December 19, 2025 at 9:20 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 17, according...

December 17, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2025. There are 14 days left...

December 16, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Dec. 16, 2024, a 15-year-old student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison,...

December 19, 2025 at 8:54 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 16, according...

December 15, 2025 at 12:56 p.m.

Northwest Indiana members of the Daughters of the American Revolution braved Valley Forge-esque weather for...

December 15, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

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

December 15, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Dec. 15, 2013, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in a state funeral, ending a...