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.

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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

By Kori Rumore

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

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Broadcaster Harry Caray's statue is seen outside Wrigley Field on March 30, 2021. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Daily News nicknames team the Cubs

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March 27, 2025 at 6:06 a.m.

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Arizona's Jawann McClellan hides his face in disappointment as Illinois players celebrate behind him at midcourt after the Illini's overtime victory on March 26, 2005, at Allstate Arena. With the win, Illinois advanced to the Final Four. (John Lee/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Illinois beats No. 3 Arizona at Allstate Arena

By Kori Rumore

March 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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Tony Madigan, left, lands a left hook that pops back the head of Chicago’s Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in the 175-pound inter-city Golden Gloves title bout at Chicago Stadium on March 25, 1959. Clay, only 17, won an upset decision over the 29-year old Madigan. Editors note: This historic print shows hand painting. (Chicago's American)

Today in Chicago History: Cassius Clay wins Golden Gloves championship

By Kori Rumore

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

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Sister Jean smiles after she's surprised with an NCAA Final Four ring before the Loyola Ramblers play Nevada at Gentile Arena on Nov. 27, 2018. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Sister Jean’s NCAA bracket busted as Loyola heads to Final Four

By Kori Rumore

March 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Loyola coach George Ireland, right, bends over to issue orders to his team, which was trailing Cincinnati in the final game of the National Collegiate Basketball Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 23, 1963. Players are, from left, John Egan, Vic Rouse, Jerry Harkness and Ron Miller. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Loyola wins NCAA championship

By Kori Rumore

March 23, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

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A panel discussion was held at the community meeting on reparations at the First Church of God in Evanston, Dec. 11, 2019. (Kevin Tanaka/Pioneer Press)

Today in Chicago History: Evanston approves reparations spending

By Kori Rumore

March 22, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Joseph "Diamond Joe" Esposito was a Prohibition-era Chicago politician and gangster who was involved with bootlegging, extortion, prostitution and labor racketeering. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Diamond Joe’ Esposito gunned down

By Kori Rumore

March 21, 2025 at 10:29 a.m.

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Pablo Picasso, Spanish-born painter, sculptor and founder of cubism, poses in an unknown location in 1935. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Pablo Picasso’s first solo American exhibition opens at Art Institute

By Kori Rumore

March 20, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan, center, joins his team as they enter Market Square Arena for their game with the Indiana Pacers on March 19, 1995, in Indianapolis. The game marked Jordan's return to the NBA after nearly 18 months. (Michael Conroy/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan wears No. 45 in return to the Bulls

By Kori Rumore

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

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Michael Jordan arrives at the Chicago Bulls' Berto training center in Deerfield on March 18, 1995. "I'm back," Jordan said in a statement released by his agent, David Falk. (Tim Boyle/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan’s ‘I’m back’ fax

By Kori Rumore

May 6, 2025 at 8:58 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 18, according...