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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Police remove the body of gangster Dean O’Banion from his florist shop, Schofield’s Flowers, in the 700 block of North State Street in Chicago on Nov. 10, 1924. At least seven bullets hit O’Banion while he was in the shop, his assassins opening fire at a distance of only a few feet. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Bootlegger Dean O’Banion shot dead in his flower shop, igniting gangland war

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November 13, 2025 at 1:06 p.m.

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Chris Favela of Itasca is the first recipient of medical marijuana to receive his prescription at Earthmed in Addison on Nov. 9, 2015. Holding the door is Rich Dearmas, working security for the dispensary. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Medical marijuana sold legally in Illinois for first time

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November 9, 2025 at 8:15 a.m.

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The Palmer House in Chicago in 1922. (baiduhai archive)

Today in Chicago History: Palmer House — version 2.0 — welcomes its first guests

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November 8, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Cubs reliever Bruce Sutter bears down against the St. Louis Cardinals on Aug. 4, 1979. Sutter was credited with his 25th save, tops in the majors, in the Cubs’ 8-6 victory. (Water Neal/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs reliever Bruce Sutter named National League’s Cy Young Award winner

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November 7, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville stands near the bench before the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center on March 8, 2018, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Blackhawks fire coach Joel Quenneville

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November 6, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Illinois Gov. William Stratton, center, walks through a barrier on the new Northwest Expressway (later renamed the Kennedy Expressway) at Lake Street in Chicago to officially open the eight-lane highway to traffic on Nov. 5, 1960. Mayor Richard J. Daley is at left and Dan Ryan, president of the County Board, is at right. (baiduhai archive)

Today in Chicago History: Northwest (later renamed Kennedy) Expressway opens to connect Loop to O’Hare airport

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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Santa Claus waves to the crowd after lighting the 96th Annual Christmas tree at Daley Plaza on Nov. 25, 2009. The tree was donated by the Weivoda family of Palos Heights. (Abel Uribe/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Local family donates 55-foot spruce for city’s Christmas tree — starting new tradition

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

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This Week in Chicago History: First car with air conditioning shown at the Chicago Auto Show

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November 5, 2025 at 9:38 a.m.

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In this Nov. 4, 1948, photo at St. Louis' Union Station, President Harry S. Truman holds up an election day edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune which — based on early results — mistakenly announced "Dewey Defeats Truman." (Byron Rollins/AP)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’

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November 3, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Senator-elect Barack Obama, with daughter Malia, wife Michelle and daughter Sasha, at his victory celebration at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago on Nov. 2, 2004. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Illinois Democrat Barack Obama elected to US Senate

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

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