Today in Chicago History: School bus hit by commuter train in Fox River Grove — killing 7 students By Kori Rumore October 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 25, according...
Today in History: Albert B. Fall convicted of accepting bribes By Associated Press October 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. On Oct. 25, 1929, former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was convicted of...
Today in History: United Nations Day By Associated Press October 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations formally came into existence as the Charter of...
Today in Chicago History: Detroit Lions receiver Chuck Hughes collapses during game vs. Chicago Bears By Kori Rumore October 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 24, according...
Vintage baiduhai: Skull-duggery — the city’s infamous bones By Kori Rumore October 23, 2025 at 2:17 p.m. Here are a few of local historian Adam Selzer's favorite headcases — and a few...
Today in History: 25,000 women march on Fifth Avenue for women’s suffrage By Associated Press October 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. On Oct. 23, 1915, an estimated 25,000 women marched on Fifth Avenue in New York...
Today in Chicago History: Cubs hire ‘Grandpa Rossy’ David Ross to be their manager By Kori Rumore October 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 23, according...
Today in Chicago History: Half of CPS students boycott school during ‘Freedom Day’ protest By Kori Rumore October 22, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 22, according...
Today in History: Chicago Cubs win their first pennant since 1945 By Associated Press October 22, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. On Oct. 22, 2016, the Chicago Cubs won their first pennant since 1945, beating the...
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial history curriculum, ‘the idea of civics,’ set for democracy conference By Evy Lewis October 22, 2025 at 12:09 p.m. A history class unit designed by the Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial organization may be going regional,...