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.

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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

By Kori Rumore

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

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Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan are carried around the field after they defeated New England 46-10 to win Super Bowl XX on Jan. 26, 1986, in New Orleans. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Da champs. Bears win Super Bowl XX.

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January 26, 2025 at 8:04 a.m.

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The casket containing the body of Al Capone is carried from the hearse to the gravesite at Mount Olivet Cemetery in 1947. The Prohibition-era gangster was buried in a simple ceremony during near zero cold weather. A blanket of gardenias topped with a few orchids was spread over Capone's heavy bronze casket. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Al Capone dies

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

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Airport employees wear face masks in Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport on Jan. 24, 2020. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Illinois confirms first COVID-19 case

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

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Reporters tour a "State of the Art Car' on Jan. 23, 1975. (Arthur Walker/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Tomorrow’s transit car is here today’

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January 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Ted Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," is flanked by federal agents as he is led to a car from the federal courthouse in Helena, Montana, on April 4, 1996. (John Youngbear/AP)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski pleads guilty

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

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Virginia McCaskey celebrates with Terry Bradshaw after the Chicago Bears won the NFC Championship game 39-14 against the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 21, 2007. (John Smierciak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Super Bowl-bound Bears x 2

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January 21, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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Walking amid a field of steaming potholes on Jan. 20, 1985, a lone Michigan Avenue pedestrian braved the chill of the coldest day on record in Chicago — minus 27 degrees. (José Moré/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: An all-time low of minus 27 degrees

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

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Iva Toguri D’Aquino, once known as "Tokyo Rose," at a news conference after she was pardoned by President Gerald Ford on Jan. 19, 1977. (Ernie Cox Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Tokyo Rose’ pardoned

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

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Today in Chicago History: 7 killed when trains crash near Gary

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

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Actor Danny Bonaduce's arm is raised to pronounce his victory over pop singer Donny Osmond in their boxing match on Jan. 17, 1994, in Chicago. The two had been jokingly taunting each other over their workouts until Osmond, live on a local radio show after some goading, proposed to settle the matter once and for all with three rounds in the ring. Bonaduce won in a 2-1 decision. All proceeds went to charities. (Tim Boyle/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Danny Bonaduce vs. Donny Osmond — in the boxing ring

By Kori Rumore

January 17, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 17, according...