Today in Chicago History: First-ever MLK Day observed in Illinois
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
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Today in Chicago History: Cody Parkey kicks ‘double doink’ that costs Bears chance to advance in playoffs
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 6, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Our favorite picks from the archives in 2025
Marianne Mather and Kori Rumore look back at their favorite finds in the Tribune's archives in 2025. This article 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 ...
Today in Chicago History: Bears beat Packers in OT during their coldest game ever at Soldier Field
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 22, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: John Wayne Gacy arrested in suspected deaths of 33 boys and young men
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Mayor Richard J. Daley, who held the office for 21 years, dies of a heart attack
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 20 according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Uptown Theatre hosts its last concert — J. Geils Band
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 19, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: The Rev. Jesse Jackson announces the formation of Operation PUSH
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
Today in Chicago History: Bears take Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers in first round of NFL draft
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 28, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is ...
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