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10 things you might not know about the South Side

June 17, 2018 at 9:11 p.m.

1. Why is the South Side neighborhood southeast of Pershing Road and Halsted Street called Canaryville? According to the "Encyclopedia of Chicago," the name may refer to "sparrows who populated...

Part 1: 10 things you might not know about the South Side

June 17, 2018 at 7:56 p.m.

1. Why is the South Side neighborhood southeast of Pershing Road and Halsted Street called Canaryville? According to the "Encyclopedia of Chicago," the name may refer to "sparrows who populated...

Part 1: 10 things you might not know about the South Side

May 9, 2019 at 8:42 p.m.

1. Why is the South Side neighborhood southeast of Pershing Road and Halsted Street called Canaryville? According to the "Encyclopedia of Chicago," the name may refer to "sparrows who populated...

Chicago food

May 14, 2019 at 11:56 a.m.

With Taste of Chicago opening this Friday in a city once described as the "Hog Butcher of the World," let's take a look at 10 culinary curiosities: Centuries ago, one...

10 things you might not know about D-Day

June 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

Sixty-six years ago Sunday, hundreds of thousands of people risked their lives to save the world for democracy. It was as simple as that, and as complicated as the Allied...

10 things you might not know about Stanleys

June 17, 2018 at 8:13 p.m.

The Chicago Blackhawks are competing in the Stanley Cup playoffs, named for Lord Stanley, the governor general of Canada who instituted the trophy. Another Stanley -- Morgan Stanley, the financial...

10 things you might not know about the U.S. Supreme Court

June 17, 2018 at 8:52 p.m.

Chicago native John Paul Stevens is retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, and at least four people with Chicago ties are in the running. There are Diane Wood and Ann...

When Richard Daley won the mayor's office in 1989, Emanuel was his chief fundraiser, helping the campaign collect $13 million in seven weeks. In 2002, Daley's political organization — including patronage workers whose hiring was later found illegal — helped Emanuel win election to Congress.

10 things you might not know about Rahm Emanuel

June 17, 2018 at 8:42 p.m.

White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel said last week that he aspires to become Chicago mayor after Richard M. Daley retires. Some thought Emanuel was being presumptuous by claiming...

10 things you might not know about Rahm Emanuel

August 22, 2021 at 10:36 p.m.

White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel said last week that he aspires to become Chicago mayor after Richard M. Daley retires. Some thought Emanuel was being presumptuous by claiming...

10 things you might now know about stadiums

June 17, 2018 at 8:46 p.m.

On Sunday, Texas Stadium in Irving will be demolished by implosion. On Monday, the Minnesota Twins will christen Target Field, their new home. Meanwhile, the Cubs are tinkering with Wrigley...

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