Today in Chicago History

Before the fall: The ill-fated 1919 White Sox strike relaxed poses for a team picture. Eight Sox players were later charged with conspiracy to commit fraud after taking money to throw games. (National Baseball Library)

Today in Chicago History: White Sox lose best-of-nine 1919 World Series to Cincinnati Reds

By Kori Rumore

October 9, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Earl “Hymie” Weiss, shown circa 1925, became a top bootlegger and gangster in the Prohibition era before getting assassinated while walking on State Street. (Chicago Herald and Examiner)

Vintage baiduhai: The violent life and ambush death of gang leader Earl ‘Hymie’ Weiss

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October 8, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Here's a look back at Weiss's life and death, with rarely seen photos and stories...

Kelvin Kiptum celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, with Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski, left, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon

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October 8, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Miserable was the word for the weather all over Chicago on March 29, 1964. Mrs. Helen Marshall holds the hand of her daughter Gale, 3, as they cross a slushy Randolph Street at State Street. (John Vogele/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: The snowiest Easter ever in the city

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March 29, 2026 at 7:37 a.m.

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An exterior view of the Chicago Stadium, circa 1932. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Stadium — the original ‘Madhouse on Madison’ — opens

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March 29, 2026 at 7:36 a.m.

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Broadcaster Harry Caray's statue is seen outside Wrigley Field on March 30, 2021. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Daily News gives North Side team its nickname — the Cubs

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March 27, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Arizona's Jawann McClellan hides his face in disappointment as Illinois players celebrate behind him at midcourt after the Illini's overtime victory on March 26, 2005, at Allstate Arena. With the win, Illinois advanced to the Final Four. (John Lee/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Illinois rallies to beat Arizona in overtime at Allstate Arena

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March 26, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Tony Madigan, left, lands a left hook that pops back the head of Chicago’s Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in the 175-pound inter-city Golden Gloves title bout at Chicago Stadium on March 25, 1959. Clay, only 17, won an upset decision over the 29-year old Madigan. Editors note: This historic print shows hand painting. (Chicago's American)

Today in Chicago History: Cassius Clay, 17, shocks an Australian champion boxer to win Golden Gloves championship

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March 25, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

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Sister Jean smiles after she's surprised with an NCAA Final Four ring before the Loyola Ramblers play Nevada at Gentile Arena on Nov. 27, 2018. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Loyola heads to the Final Four — and busts Sister Jean’s NCAA bracket

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March 24, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Loyola coach George Ireland, right, bends over to issue orders to his team, which was trailing Cincinnati in the final game of the National Collegiate Basketball Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 23, 1963. Players are, from left, John Egan, Vic Rouse, Jerry Harkness and Ron Miller. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Loyola Ramblers win NCAA basketball championship

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March 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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A panel discussion was held at the community meeting on reparations at the First Church of God in Evanston, Dec. 11, 2019. (Kevin Tanaka/Pioneer Press)

Today in Chicago History: Evanston approves reparations spending

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March 22, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Joseph "Diamond Joe" Esposito was a Prohibition-era Chicago politician and gangster who was involved with bootlegging, extortion, prostitution and labor racketeering. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: 19th Ward boss ‘Diamond Joe’ Esposito gunned down near his home

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March 21, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Pablo Picasso, Spanish-born painter, sculptor and founder of cubism, poses in an unknown location in 1935. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Pablo Picasso at the Art Institute — his first solo American exhibition

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March 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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