Today in Chicago History

The fatal shooting of Earl “Hymie” Weiss and Patrick Murray took place near Schofield’s flower shop, headquarters of the North Side Gang, in October 1926. Machine-gun fire came from a window at 740 N. State St. Three others were injured in the shooting. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Hymie’ Weiss gunned down across the street from Holy Name Cathedral

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October 11, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Edmonton Oilers star Wayne Gretzky (99) serves as a screen for Keith Lowe's shot, which streaked past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito (35) during the first period Oct. 10, 1979, at Chicago Stadium. Gretzky was credited with an assist on the goal. The Hawks won 4-2. (Edward Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Wayne Gretzky makes NHL debut at Chicago Stadium

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October 10, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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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

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

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Orestes "Minnie" Miñoso outside the Comiskey Park dugout on Sept. 3, 1960. (John Austad/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: White Sox great Minnie Miñoso voted into Baseball Hall of Fame

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December 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

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University of Chicago Maroon Jay Berwanger in an undated photo. (baiduhai historical photo)

Vintage baiduhai: Meet Jay Berwanger, the University of Chicago football player who won the 1st Heisman

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December 8, 2025 at 2:07 p.m.

Take a look back at Jay Berwanger's phenomenal collegiate career at University of Chciago and...

Parking meters along Canal Street, just north of Roosevelt Road on Dec. 2, 2008, in Chicago. Mayor Richard M. Daley announced a deal for the long-term lease of Chicago's parking meter system. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Mayor Richard M. Daley strikes lopsided parking meter deal

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

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The dining room at Pizzeria Uno on Ohio Street and Wabash Avenue is seen on March 31, 1993, in Chicago. (David Klobucar/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Pizzeria Uno opened

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December 4, 2025 at 7:37 a.m.

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Bears quarterback Steve Fuller looks up after failing to catch a pass from Walter Payton on Dec. 2, 1985. The Bears lost to the Dolphins 38-24 at the Orange Bowl. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bears suffer only loss of 1985 season to Miami Dolphins

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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Archbishop Albert Meyer blesses 27 caskets of Our Lady of the Angels school fire victims on Dec. 5, 1958. The solemn requiem mass was held in the Northwest Armory at Kedzie and North avenues, where over 7,000 mourners gathered inside and another 3,000 stood outside in the cold. Ninety-two students and three nuns were killed in the Dec. 1, 1958. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Our Lady of the Angels school fire

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December 1, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Floyd Patterson, left, covers up as Archie Moore attacks during the first round of their 15-round heavyweight championship bout at the Chicago Stadium on Nov. 30, 1956. Patterson, 21, knocked out Moore in the fifth to win the world heavyweight title. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Floyd Patterson becomes youngest heavyweight champ with KO at Chicago Stadium

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November 30, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus walks the sideline during a drive in the second quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 28, 2024, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bears fire coach Matt Eberflus — 1st time they dismissed a head coach during a season

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November 29, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Chicago Bears owner and coach George Halas, right, with top draft picks Dick Butkus, left, and Gale Sayers, at an informal gathering in Soldier Field before the players left for All-Star camp on July 9, 1965. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bears take Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers in first round of NFL draft

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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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The beginning of the final judging of Aberdeen Angus at the International Livestock Exposition in 1948 in Chicago. (Chicago Herald-American)

Vintage baiduhai: The International Livestock Exposition

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November 28, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

For stock men, cowboys, college students and 4-H Club kids, Chicago was the destination of...