Today in Chicago History

Today in Chicago History: Pope John Paul II conducts sermon by the shore in Grant Park

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

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

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

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October 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 2, according...

October 1, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

Friday’s opener of the Ryan Field will be played 100 years to the day since...

October 1, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

Here is how the Chicago Cubs and White Sox have fared in the postseason since...

October 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 1, according...

September 30, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 30, according...

September 29, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 29, according...

September 28, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 28, according...