Today in Chicago History: John Belushi’s death shocks the city
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 5, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
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Today in Chicago History: Michael Madigan — long Illinois’ most powerful politician — indicted
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Blackhawks beat Penguins at snowy Soldier Field
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 1, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Judge Joan Lefkow finds husband, mother killed
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 28, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Professor who inspired University of Chicago sit-in resigns
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 12, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: 6 inmates escape Cook County Jail
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 11, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Barack Obama announces candidacy for president
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: ‘We’re going to Canton.’ Steve McMichael selected for Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 9, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: ‘The circus begins.’ Michael Jordan signs a baseball contract with the White Sox.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: ‘He killed people like he was swatting flies.’ John Wayne Gacy’s trial begins.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 6, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
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