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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Members of the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, including Misty McMichael representing her husband, Steve McMichael, gather for pictures during the Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner at the Canton Civic Center on Aug. 2, 2024, in Canton, Ohio. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bears greats Steve McMichael and Devin Hester inducted into Hall of Fame

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August 3, 2025 at 8:01 a.m.

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Chicago White Sox players are congratulated after the "Black Sox" trial in 1921. Eddie Cicotte, second from right front, and Oscar 'Happy' Felsch, right, shake hands with fans as Buck Weaver, center with hat, and several other players and fans smile for the camera. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Black Sox’ acquitted, but ultimately banned for life from baseball

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

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Striking shopmen show their strength as the rail strikers parade through the Burnside district on Aug. 20, 1922, in the afternoon. At the head of the parade are former service men who carried a banner with the words: "We fought the world war so this country might live; let us live." (baiduhai historical archive)

Today in Chicago History: Strike suspends service on railroads, street cars and elevated lines

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August 1, 2025 at 6:48 a.m.

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Walter Payton embraces his 12-year-old son, Jarrett, after the boy introduced his father as an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 31, 1993, in Canton, Ohio. (Mark Duncan/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Bears legend Walter Payton — ‘Sweetness’ — inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

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July 2, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

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The gate to the former Union Stock Yards, 850 W. Exchange Ave., in Chicago, on April 27, 2016. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Union Stock Yards close after 106 years on city’s South Side

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July 29, 2026 at 10:39 a.m.

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The New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of the team's game against the Miami Marlins on July 30, 2021, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs trade first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the New York Yankees

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

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National Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, from left, Dick Butkus, Yale Lary, Ron Mix and Johnny Unitas pose with their busts after the enshrinement ceremony in Canton, Ohio, on July 28, 1979. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Bears linebacker Dick Butkus inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

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

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Black men gather in front of Walgreen Drugs at 35th and State streets during the 1919 race riots in Chicago. Police officers stand in front of the crowd. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Stoning death of Eugene Williams triggers start of 1919 race riots

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July 27, 2025 at 8:15 a.m.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux fires away a pitch during the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on July 26, 2005, against the San Francisco Giants. Maddux recorded his 3,000th strikeout in the third inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux records 3,000th strikeout at a wet Wrigley

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

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The assembly line in the Douglas Aircraft plant near Park Ridge, July 7, 1944, where wings are attached to the fuselage of big C-54 cargo planes. (Douglas Aircraft)

Today in Chicago History: Douglas Aircraft Co. builds assembly plant near Orchard Place

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

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