Today in Chicago History

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

By Kori Rumore

October 12, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 12, according...

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

By Kori Rumore

October 11, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 11, according...

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

By Kori Rumore

October 10, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 10, according...

Chicago Blackhawks Bobby Hull, left, and Jack Evans flank the Stanley Cup in their dressing room in Detroit after defeating the Detroit Red Wings to win the Cup on April 16, 1961. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Blackhawks win third Stanley Cup in Detroit — but get snowed in there

By Kori Rumore

April 16, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 16, according...

Donald Trump, left, at a ceremonial demolition of the Sun-Times building along the Chicago River on Oct. 28, 2004. Bill Rancic, who won the first season of "The Apprentice" is on the right. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Donald Trump tells ‘Apprentice’ Bill Rancic — ‘You’re hired’

By Kori Rumore

April 15, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 15, according...

White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodón (55) celebrates his no-hitter against Cleveland at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 14, 2021. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Two White Sox pitchers throw no-hitters — 104 years apart

By Kori Rumore

April 14, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 14, according...

Pumps used to remove floodwater from a basement are routed into a sewer at Chicago City Hall on April 15, 1992. (Eduardo Contreras/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Great Chicago Loop Flood cripples businesses

By Kori Rumore

April 13, 2025 at 8:10 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 13, according...

Newly elected Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, center, with current Mayor Jane Byrne, left, and State's Attorney Richard M. Daley at a luncheon on April 13, 1983, at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago. (Bob Fila/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Harold Washington elected city’s first Black mayor

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 12, according...

A throng of Freedom Day demonstrators fill LaSalle Street, south of Wacker Drive, on Oct. 22, 1963, near the Board of Education offices. (John Austad/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Feds say actions kept Chicago schools racially segregated for 35 years

By Kori Rumore

January 2, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 11, according...

Led Zeppelin performs at Chicago Stadium in 1975. (Charles Osgood/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Led Zeppelin cancels sold-out show due to ‘food poisoning’

By Kori Rumore

April 10, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Homes in the city of Fairdale are leveled on April 10, 2015, after a tornado ripped through the north-central Illinois area the night before. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: EF-4 tornado obliterates Fairdale

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 9, according...

A seagull flies below the partial solar eclipse at 2:52 p.m., as seen from Oak Street Beach, April 8, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: The last total solar eclipse Illinois will see for decades

By Kori Rumore

August 20, 2025 at 1:23 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 8, according...

Harry Caray interviews Michael Jordan before the Crosstown Classic between the Chicago White Sox and the Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 7, 1994, in Chicago. (Mark Elias/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Now batting for the White Sox — No. 45, Michael Jordan

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 7, according...