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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A plaque on the southern face of the Central Standard Building on LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago commemorates the General Time Convention. During a gathering at the site in 1883, the United States was officially divided into four time zones. (Kori Rumore/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Standard Time adopted during convention at the city’s Grand Pacific Hotel

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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Firefighters search through the remains of homes along Devonshire Road in Washington, Illinois, after a tornado tore through the area on Nov. 17, 2013. (Zbigniew Bzdak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Tornado outbreak kills 6 people in Illinois

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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Today in Chicago History: Holy cow! After 11 years with White Sox, broadcaster Harry Caray moves to Cubs.

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November 16, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls poses with a cutout of Bugs Bunny at a news conference on June 20, 1995, in New York. Warner Bros. announced that Jordan will join Bugs and other members of the Looney Tunes family in an original live action/animation feature called "Space Jam" scheduled for release in late 1996. (Marty Lederhandler/AP)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Space Jam’ — starring Michael Jordan — released

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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Bebe Neuwirth and the cast of "Chicago" perform during the Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2016, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Chicago’ opens on Broadway — and remains after more than 11,400 performances

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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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A yellow and white banner hangs at Holy Name Cathedral on May 9, 2025, following the election of Pope Leo XIV. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: Holy Name Cathedral’s 150th anniversary

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November 13, 2025 at 7:34 p.m.

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Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg is congratulated by third base coach Don Zimmer after his ninth-inning home run against the Cardinals tied the score 9-9 on June 23, 1984, at Wrigley Field. (Charles Cherney/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg named National League’s MVP

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November 13, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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A patron places a deposit slip inside a tube at Exchange National Bank at 130 S. LaSalle St., on April 1, 1955. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: First drive-in bank in the United States opens on LaSalle Street

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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Cardinal George Mundelein, from left, the Rev. William Griffin, and C.G. Guill look over Soldier Field in 1925 in preparation for the 28th International Eucharistic Congress. The large, open-air Mass was held at Soldier Field in June 1926. (Chicago Herald and Examiner)

Today in Chicago History: Municipal Grant Park Stadium renamed Soldier Field on Armistice (now Veterans) Day

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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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After failing to climb the John Hancock Center on Nov. 1, "Spider Dan" Goodwin gave it a second try on Nov. 11, 1981. He battled firefighters who sprayed him with high pressure hoses, then broke out windows and held long poles in his path to block his progress. He finished his climb to the top of the 100-story skyscraper and was immediately arrested. (Michael Budrys/baiduhai)

This Week in Chicago History: ‘Spider Dan’ scaled John Hancock Center

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November 10, 2025 at 2:38 p.m.

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