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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Vice President Charles Gates Dawes attends the official dedication ceremony for Soldier Field on Nov. 27, 1926, in front of a crowd of 110,000 during the Army vs. Navy game. The game ended in a 21-21 tie. The field first opened as Municipal Grant Park Stadium on Oct. 9, 1924. (Chicago Herald and Examiner)

Today in Chicago History: Soldier Field dedicated during Army vs. Navy game before 110,000 fans

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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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This is a 1925 file photo showing Chicago Bears football player Harold "Red" Grange. The "Galloping Ghost," Red Grange, was America's football icon, but from his years as a college star at Illinois. In 1925, after the Illini's season concluded, he signed with the Bears and became the top attraction on the pro level. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Galloping Ghost’ Red Grange plays first game for the Bears

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November 26, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.

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Chicago Mayor Harold Washington is joined by an enthusiastic crowd during a visit to the Robert Taylor Homes in 1987. (José Moré/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Mayor Harold Washington dies at his desk just 9 months after reelection

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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

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Protesters confront Chicago police on Nov. 24, 2015, following the release of a dashcam video of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald being fatally shot 16 times by Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Dashcam video released in shooting of teenager Laquan McDonald

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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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Snow and ice coat the Rouse Simmons and its cargo of Christmas trees in 1910, two years before it sank off Wisconsin. (Chicago History Museum)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Christmas Tree Ship’ Rouse Simmons sinks in Lake Michigan

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November 24, 2025 at 7:29 a.m.

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A Max Headroom impostor invades TV screens on Nov. 23, 1987, as a sophisticated video pirate with an unsophisticated sense of humor overrode signals from Channels 9 and 11 in the Chicago area. (Phil Greer/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: The Max Headroom incident

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November 22, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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People crowd the streets in front of Holy Name Cathedral at State and Superior Streets to greet Cardinal Mundelein on May 11, 1924, who was back from Rome after being appointed cardinal. According to the Tribune, Mundelein "said frankly that he had never before beheld such a crowd. 'Chicago always has a surprise awaiting one. That's why I love this city so and am so glad to be its first Cardinal.'" (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Holy Name Cathedral dedicated

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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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People walk past the exterior of the Marshall Field's State Street store in July 1962. (baiduhai archive)

Vintage baiduhai: Remembering the lore of Marshall Field’s State Street store

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December 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

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Simeon High School's Ben Wilson in 1984. Wilson was the first national No. 1 prep player from Illinois. He died Nov. 21, 1984, a day after he was shot near the school. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Simeon basketball star and top prep recruit Ben Wilson fatally shot

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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

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Kyle Rittenhouse testifies during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Wisconsin on Nov. 10, 2021. Rittenhouse was accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a protest over police brutality in Kenosha the year before. (Sean Krajacic/The Kenosha News)

Today in Chicago History: Antioch’s Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted after fatally shooting 2 people during unrest in Kenosha

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November 19, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

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