Today in Chicago History: Hit man Harry ‘The Hook’ Aleman acquitted — after Judge Frank J. Wilson was bribed
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 24, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
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Today in Chicago History: Siwash — the beer-guzzling duck and former Marine mascot — dies at Lincoln Park Zoo
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 23, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Passenger’s dynamite causes midair explosion on plane that departed O’Hare
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 22, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb commit ‘perfect murder’ in killing of Bobby Franks
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
CPD officer injured in West Garfield Park traffic stop, COPA investigating
A police officer was injured during a traffic stop in West Garfield Park Saturday evening, according to Chicago police. Officers ...
Today in Chicago History: Al Capone sent to prison, ‘I’ve got to do it, that’s all’
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 4, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Sears Tower becomes the world’s tallest building
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 3, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: 8,000 people attend opening of Field Museum
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: ‘May Day’ born after workers take to the streets to demand an eight-hour workday
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 1, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Tribune reporters among last American journalists to leave Vietnam after Saigon falls
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 30, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
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