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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Willie Nelson performs at the first Farm Aid in Champaign on Sept. 22, 1985. (Ernie Cox Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Go-Go’ White Sox clinch American League pennant

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September 15, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

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Chicago Bears general manager Jim Finks, right, and head coach Jack Pardee, second from right, review the first-round draft picks at the LaSalle Hotel headquarters on Jan. 28, 1975. Finks and Pardee are pointing at their No. 1 draft choice in 1975, Walter Payton. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Walter Payton held to zero net yards in his NFL debut for the Bears

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September 21, 2025 at 8:05 a.m.

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Bishop Blase Cupich of Spokane, Washington, right, addresses the media after being introduced by Cardinal Francis George, left, as the new archbishop designate for Chicago at a news conference at Archbishop Quigley Center on Sept. 20, 2014. (Abel Uribe/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Pope Francis names Blase Cupich to lead Archdiocese of Chicago

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

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Dick Butkus (51) leads the defensive charge which turned into a 17-15 triumph over the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Chicago Bears' first game at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 1971. (Ray Gora/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: After five decades at Wrigley Field, Bears play first home game at Soldier Field

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September 19, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Authorities investigate at the Percy family home at 40 Devonshire Lane, Kenilworth, where one of Percy's twin daughters, Valerie, was stabbed and beaten to death in her bedroom on Sept. 18, 1966. Authorities believe the intruder entered house after breaking a pane in the French door opening onto a stone terrace. (baiduhai archive)

Today in Chicago History: Valerie Jean Percy — daughter of US Senate candidate — killed in Kenilworth home

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

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George Halas as a player-coach of the Decatur Staleys in 1920. (baiduhai archive)

Today in Chicago History: George Halas attends meeting in Ohio that creates the NFL

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September 17, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

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Coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, left, with Capt. Lewis at the University of Chicago, circa 1920s. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Former University of Chicago coach Amos Alonzo Stagg retires from coaching — at 98

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September 16, 2025 at 1:48 p.m.

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Rasul "Rocky" Clark is wheeled into his room at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago by resource clinician Shelagh Carlson, right, as Rocky's mother, Annette, gets a T-shirt ready for him to wear on March 21, 2001. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Rasul ‘Rocky’ Clark paralyzed from the neck down during high school football game

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September 15, 2025 at 12:22 p.m.

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Walter Payton, shown on Dec. 7, 1986, continues to assault the NFL record books in his 12th season as a Bear. (Bob Langer/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bears legend Walter Payton rushes for his 100th career touchdown

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September 14, 2025 at 7:56 a.m.

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Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa is carried off the field after hitting a pair of home runs against the Brewers on Sept. 13, 1998, at Wrigley Field. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Slammin’ Sammy Sosa hits home runs No. 61 and 62 during 1998 season

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

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