Pearl Harbor attack galvanizes city
The shocking news from Pearl Harbor interrupted a Bears broadcast. Many Chicagoans learned of the surprise attack 70 years ago this week when WGN Radio's Ward Quaal broke into the...
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10 things you might not know about tipping
For many Americans, the holidays mean tipping. There are gifts for the newspaper carrier, the postal worker, the baby sitter. And now, here's a holiday tip for you — 10...
Three cheers for newsboys’ friend on Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, government agencies, religious groups and social service organizations make an extra effort to make sure everybody has a good meal on the holiday. Businesses pitch in too,...
Legendary Lawmen: Part 3 – Allan Pinkerton
The classified ad ran halfway down the first column. It was seven lines deep and was headlined, "North Western Police Agency." The advertisement read: "Pinkerton & Co. devote their attention...
10 things you might not know about turkey
As we approach Thanksgiving, you're welcome to 10 helpings of these turkey facts: 1 Hunting a wild turkey is exceedingly difficult. The bird may appear dumb and slow, but looks...
A rich history of scoops
Two events last week reminded us of famous Tribune scoops. Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, marked the end of fighting in World War I and set the stage for...
Legendary Lawmen: Part 1 – ‘Black Jack’ Bonfield
Was John Bonfield a forward-thinking, take-charge Chicago police officer who kept the city's streets safe from criminals and anarchists? Or was "Black Jack" Bonfield a thug with a badge who...
10 things you might not know about Chicago protests
Occupy Chicago protesters are writing another chapter in a long history of dissent in this city. Here are 10 demonstrated facts: 1 Chicago has never landed an Olympics, but in...
Daylight saving time: 2 steps forward, one hour back
When you turned back by one hour your clocks, watches, microwaves and thermostats this morning, most of the nation did the same. It wasn't always so simple. In fact, for...
In death, Dillinger a big draw
When notorious outlaw John Dillinger was gunned down on Lincoln Avenue on a steamy July night in 1934, his death ended a months-long manhunt that captivated the press and the...