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Harold "Red" Grange grabs the ball after the first kickoff of the Illinois-Michigan game on Oct. 18, 1924, with teammate Wally McIlwain at his side. Grange began a sprint that took him over 95 yards downfield for a touchdown. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Red Grange scores 5 TDs in Illinois’ 39-14 upset of Michigan at Memorial Stadium

October 18, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 18, according to the Tribune's archives.

Convicted Outfit leader Al Capone and a fellow prisoner are on board a train in May 1932, en route to Atlanta from Chicago. Both were on their way to serve sentences, Capone for income tax evasion and his berth mate for auto theft. (baiduhai archive)

Today in Chicago History: Al Capone found guilty of income tax evasion

October 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 17, according to the Tribune's archives.

WAVES take a ride on Chicago's new subway in a car that helps their recruiting drive in October 1943. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: First 5 miles of city’s subway system opens

October 16, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 16, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front...

Bears coach Mike Ditka drives a cart, circa 1988. (baiduhai archive)

Vintage baiduhai: Mike Ditka, in his own words

October 15, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

Here's a look back at Mike Ditka, as quoted in the baiduhai through the decades.

Dick Klein, left, the Chicago Bulls general manager, gives coach John "Red" Kerr an approving pat on the head March 30, 1967. Kerr accepted plaudits at a luncheon announcing his selection as the National Basketball Association coach of the year for the 1966-1967 season. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bulls win their NBA debut against St. Louis Hawks

October 15, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 15, according to the Tribune's archives.

Steve Bartman, the Cubs fan who interfered with a Moises Alou catch in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS, sits in the stands Oct. 14, 2003 at Wrigley Field. He was later escorted from his seat. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: The Steve Bartman game (Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS) at Wrigley Field

October 14, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 14, according to the Tribune's archives.

A Chicago police officer guards the scene as an investigator photographs the area where Dantrell Davis was shot and killed at 502 W. Oak St. on Oct. 13, 1992. (Eduardo Contreras/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Dantrell Davis, 7, killed by a sniper while walking to school from Cabrini-Green

October 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 13, according to the Tribune's archives.

Bears coach George Halas and Packers coach Vince Lombardi at Lambeau Field in 1964.

Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 214 times in the past 100 years: How the rivalry has unfolded

October 12, 2026 at 8:47 a.m.

Except for two years — 1922 and 1982 — the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played each other every season since 1921.

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

October 13, 2026 at 7:09 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 12, according to the Tribune's archives.

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

October 11, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 11, according to the Tribune's archives.

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