Today in Chicago History: Bears greats Steve McMichael and Devin Hester inducted into Hall of Fame By Kori Rumore August 3, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 3, according...
Today in History: Statue of Liberty opens again to visitors By Associated Press August 3, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On August 3, 2004, the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty opened to visitors for the...
Community celebrates the coming renewal of the Brown Mansion By Jim Woods August 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. About 70 people attended Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony in Chesterton for the restoration of the Brown...
Remembering the College All-Star Game, an American football classic ended 50 years ago with a ghostwritten note By Neil Milbert August 4, 2026 at 12:25 p.m. Before the Super Bowl’s debut in January 1967, the College All-Star Game was the marquee...
Today in Chicago History: Frank Thomas makes his White Sox debut — and knocks in the winning run By Kori Rumore August 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 2, according...
Today in History: ‘Black Sox’ acquitted, but ultimately banned for life from baseball By Associated Press August 2, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On August 2, 1921, a jury in Chicago acquitted seven former members of the Chicago...
Marchers return to Marquette Park 60 years after historic MLK visit By Lila Hempel-Edgers August 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The civil right leader's daughter joined faith leaders and advocates from across the country to...
Indiana Historical Society ends sponsorship of National History Day contest By Alexandra Kukulka August 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Facing budget cuts, the Indiana Historical Society ended its financial support of the National History...
Today in Chicago History: Great Railroad Strike suspends service on streetcars and elevated lines By Kori Rumore August 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 1, according...
Today in History: MTV begins its American broadcast By Associated Press August 1, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On August 1, 1981, MTV began its American broadcast; the first music video aired on...