Stephan Benzkofer – Page 24

Classic baiduhai cartoon ‘Injun Summer’ had a life of its own: Nostalgic to some, insensitive to others

November 5, 2019 at 2:14 p.m.

"Injun Summer," an earlier era's celebration of autumn and childhood imagination, took on a life of its own — almost literally. The famous cartoon first appeared on Sept. 30, 1907,...

10 things you might not know about running

May 23, 2019 at 12:12 p.m.

The Chicago marathon, a world-renowned running event, takes place Sunday. Interested in runners' trivia? Here are 10 things to jog your imagination: 1 The verb "run" has 645 meanings, more...

The DeKing family of Aurora, Ill.: Gerald, 12, who shot a deputy; Joseph, who was beaten; and Lillian, slain by "dry raiders" in 1929.

‘Dry raiders’ helped fuel Chicago violence during Prohibition

May 26, 2022 at 11:26 a.m.

Al Capone, Bugs Moran and their gangs weren't the only ones throwing lead and terrorizing innocent Chicagoans during Prohibition. The "dry raiders," as they were called in Tribune headlines, were...

Baseball player and influential evangelist Billy Sunday and his wife Helen, date and location unknown. Sunday played baseball for eight years, including for the Chicago White Stockings, before leaving baseball and devoting his life to God in 1891.

Chicago was a regular stop for Hollywood legends

June 18, 2018 at 10:34 a.m.

Chicago used to be a must-stop for Hollywood's top talent and New York's glittering stars. If for no other reason than to change trains. The Superman movie is a wrap....

10 things you might not know about epidemics

May 23, 2019 at 12:11 p.m.

Fear of epidemics is spreading from movie theater to movie theater, with "Contagion" all over the screen. But real-life epidemics have been reported recently as well — measles in Somalia,...

10 things you might not know about hurricanes

June 18, 2018 at 1:25 a.m.

It's hurricane season, as the East Coast doesn't need to be told in the wake of Irene. Here's a Category 10 set of facts: 1. Hurricane, typhoon or cyclone? It...

First bloodied, then muddied

June 18, 2018 at 1:24 a.m.

If it's a holiday, it must mean there's a parade. Chicago celebrated its first official Labor Day on Sept. 3, 1894, with a massive parade of more than 20,000 marchers...

10 things you might not know about teachers

May 23, 2019 at 12:10 p.m.

It's tough to teach school. As controversies rage from coast to coast over pay, tenure and training, here's a 10-part primer on teachers — pay attention in case there's a...

1911 Chicago air show packed with thrills, spills

June 17, 2018 at 7:41 p.m.

One hundred years ago, Chicago was the center of the aviation world when it hosted an international air meet. The show was considered a great success. Only two pilots died....

10 things you might not know about Wisconsin

March 13, 2024 at 11:32 a.m.

Our neighbor to the north has become a national newsmaker, wrenched by political battles, including attempts this month to recall lawmakers. Here are 10 things we can recall about Wisconsin:...

All Stories