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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The ivy in right field glistens before the Chicago Cubs play the New York Mets on June 3, 2014, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: The original ivy at Wrigley Field is planted

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

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Michael Jordan talks with University of North Carolina coaches Roy Williams and Dean Smith after being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony at Symphony Hall on Sept. 11, 2009, in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bulls’ Michael Jordan inducted into Hall of Fame — and ‘Crying Jordan’ meme is born

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September 11, 2025 at 8:07 a.m.

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David and Cynthia Dowaliby walk hand-in-hand with their son, David Jr., 5, as they arrive at a Chicago court on April 10, 1990, for the opening of their trial. (Charles Bennett/AP)

Today in Chicago History: 7-year-old Jaclyn Dowaliby disappears from family’s Midlothian home

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September 10, 2025 at 10:02 a.m.

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Children sit by a waterfall at Woodfield Mall on June 27, 1973, in Schaumburg. (Arthur Walker/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Woodfield Mall — then the largest of its kind in the United States — opens in Schaumburg

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

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The Lady Elgin sank in Lake Michigan after it was hit by a schooner, as depicted in this illustration, on Sept. 8, 1860. (Chicago History Museum)

Today in Chicago History: Lady Elgin — the Titanic of the Great Lakes — sinks off the North Shore

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

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Walter Payton [34] dives into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown in the first quarter of a game on Sept. 7, 1986 at Soldier Field against the Cleveland Browns, giving the Bears a 14-7 lead. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: NFL uses instant replay for first time during Bears game at Soldier Field

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

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Members of the defense team for Drew Peterson, led by Joel Brodsky, center, make a statement outside the Will County Courthouse in Joliet after Drew Peterson was found guilty of killing Kathleen Savio on Sept. 6, 2012. (Zbigniew Bzdak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Drew Peterson guilty in drowning death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio

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

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The Beatles perform Sept. 5, 1964, at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. (baiduhai archive)

Today in Chicago History: The Beatles are ‘a screaming smash’ at the International Amphitheatre

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

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Prince Charles mingles and shakes hands with the crowd that waited for him outside the Marshall Field’s store on State Street after he visited the store on Sept. 5, 1986. (Jerry Tomaselli/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Prince (now King) Charles tours the city — and takes a tumble on the polo field

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

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In the underground terminal at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, passengers will find a long, high-ceiling station with wavy walls of glass block designed by celebrated Chicago architect Helmut Jahn in August 1984. (John Dziekan/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: The ‘L’ extension to O’Hare International Airport is opened

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

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