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 Bears halfback Walter Payton acknowledges the cheers of the crowd after his record-setting afternoon in a 20-7 win against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7, 1984, at Soldier Field. (Bob Fila/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bears Hall of Famer Walter ‘Sweetness’ Payton dies

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

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A field near Roselawn, Indiana, is strewn with debris on Nov. 1, 1994, where American Eagle Flight 4184 crashed, killing all 68 people aboard. (Charles Bennett/AP)

Today in Chicago History: 68 people killed when American Eagle plane bound for O’Hare crashes in Indiana field

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October 31, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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The Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave. on March 14, 2023, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Medinah Temple opens

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

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Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller (86) holds his leg as he is carted off the field following an injury during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on Oct. 29, 2017, in New Orleans. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Save my leg, please,’ Bears tight end Zach Miller tells surgeon after injury

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

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Donald Trump talks with reporters at the start of demolition of the Sun-Times building along the Chicago River on Oct. 28, 2004, in Chicago. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Demolition starts on Sun-Times building to make way for Trump Tower

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

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A wrecking ball tears away at one of several Cabrini-Green public housing buildings in Chicago on Nov. 8, 1995. (Beth A. Keiser/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Demolition crews begin razing Cabrini-Green high rises

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

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Chicago Bulls' guard Michael Jordan in uniform in 1984. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan — wearing a Bulls No. 23 jersey — scores 16 points in NBA debut

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October 26, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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A firefighter looks into a school bus that was involved in a crash with a Metra commuter train on Oct. 25, 1995. Seven Cary-Grove High School students were killed and 24 were injured when the train hit the back end of the bus at Algonquin Road and U.S. Highway 14 in Fox River Grove. (Val Mazzenga/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: School bus hit by commuter train in Fox River Grove — killing 7 students

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October 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Chuck Hughes lies on his back with his right arm hanging off the stretcher in Detroit on Oct. 24, 1971. A doctor from the stands, wearing checkered pants, helps wheel Hughes off the field. With less than two minutes left in the game between Detroit and the Chicago Bears, Hughes collapsed when running back to huddle after a pass pattern. (Don Merrein/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Detroit Lions receiver Chuck Hughes collapses during game vs. Chicago Bears

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October 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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New Chicago Cubs manager David Ross takes reporters' questions at the American Airlines Conference Center next to Wrigley Field on Oct. 28, 2019, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs hire ‘Grandpa Rossy’ David Ross to be their manager

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October 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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