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 phone booth sign is among items being stored on July 20, 2018 in the dining room of Cassandra O'Keefe of Chicago. (Chris Walker/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Most Chicagoans lost their 312 area code and got 773 instead

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October 13, 2025 at 10:16 a.m.

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Assistant Chief of Detectives John Stege, foreground, and Sgt. Joe Sullivan look over weapons used in the killing of gangsters "Hymie" Weiss and Paddy Murray, circa 1926. The two were killed with a Thompson submachine gun and shotgun. (baiduhai historical photo)

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

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October 8, 2026 at 11:32 a.m.

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Edmonton’s young phenom Wayne Gretzky signals a goal during a game in October 1979 in Chicago. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

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

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December 19, 2025 at 9:07 a.m.

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Today in Chicago History: White Sox lose best-of-nine World Series to Cincinnati Reds

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October 9, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Kelvin Kiptum celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, with Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski, left, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon

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October 8, 2025 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: Walter Payton becomes the NFL’s all-time leader rusher

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

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The O'Leary family plot includes the grave of Catherine O'Leary of Great Chicago Fire infamy at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Aug. 30, 2021. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Catherine O’Leary — and her cow — exonerated by City Council 126 years after the Great Chicago Fire

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

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Pope John Paul II in Grant Park in Chicago in October 1979. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Pope John Paul II conducts sermon by the shore in Grant Park

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

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Sue Hendrickson is with Peter Larson and dog Gypsy with the T. rex skull during excavation in August 1990. (Sue Hendrickson)

Today in Chicago History: Sue the T. rex heads to the Field Museum after $8 million auction purchase

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

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Nancy Faust, organist for the Chicago White Sox, plays at Comiskey Park on June 5, 1971. (Don Casper/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: White Sox organist Nancy Faust plays her last tune at US Cellular Field after 41 seasons

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

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