Today in Chicago History: Mayor Harold Washington halts cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
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Today in Chicago History: Cubs announcer Harry Caray dies after collapsing on Valentine’s Day
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: George Ryan leaves prison — 13 years after he declared a state moratorium on executions
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 30, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Hadiya Pendleton, 15-year-old honors student at King College Prep, shot and killed
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 29, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Chicago resident Jack Johnson becomes first Black heavyweight boxing champ
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Illinois Republicans in Congress urge President Donald Trump not to pardon ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan
Illinois’ three Republican members of Congress are urging President Donald Trump not to use his pardon powers to grant clemency ...
Today in Chicago History: Bootlegger Dean O’Banion shot dead in his flower shop, igniting gangland war
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Cubs reliever Bruce Sutter named National League’s Cy Young Award winner
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Demolition starts on Sun-Times building to make way for Trump Tower
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 28, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Demolition crews begin razing Cabrini-Green high rises
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
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