Today in Chicago History

New Chicago Cubs manager David Ross takes reporters' questions at the American Airlines Conference Center next to Wrigley Field on Oct. 28, 2019, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs hire ‘Grandpa Rossy’ David Ross as their manager

By Kori Rumore

October 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 23, according...

Thousands of Baby Ruth candy bars pass through final assembly line inspection May 20, 1975, at the Curtiss Candy Co. plant at 3401 Mount Prospect Road in Franklin Park. (Charles Osgood/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: Tootsie Roll, Milky Way, Baby Ruth, candy corn and more Halloween treats made here

By Kori Rumore

October 23, 2026 at 1:25 p.m.

Sweet home, Chicago — literally. Chicago has been considered the candy capital of the world...

Luberda Bailey, head of the 71st and Sangamon Block Club, leads children from the Guggenheim School to the Freedom Day School held in the basement at New Friendship Baptist Church on Oct. 22, 1963. (Tom Kinahan/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Half of CPS students boycott school during ‘Freedom Day’ protest

By Kori Rumore

October 22, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 22, according...

The Drovers' National Bank building, one of the tallest structures in the stockyards area and housing one of its most important financial institutions, was left in ruins by the fire in May 1934. It stood at 4201 S. Halsted St. The structures in the foreground contained living quarters for stockyard workers. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Union Stock Yards fire injures 50 firefighters and kills hundreds of cattle

By Kori Rumore

May 19, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 19, according...

With teammates and his wife, Sarah Wood, and children behind him, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood formally announces his retirement at Wrigley Field on May 19, 2012. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs’ Kerry Wood leaves pitching mound at Wrigley Field for final time

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 18, according...

Jessicalynn McVicker, of Antioch, and her son, Max, get face to face with Sue the Tyrannosaurus rex on Jan. 27, 2009, as McVicker's uncle Rick Albrecht takes photos. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Sue the T. rex unveiled at the Field Museum

By Kori Rumore

May 22, 2026 at 7:46 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 17, according...

Michael Jordan trudges off the court after a playoff loss to Milwaukee in 1985. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 16, according...

Rocky Marciano heads to a neutral corner after he knocked out Jersey Joe Walcott in 2 minutes and 25 seconds of the first round of the heavyweight championship bout at the Chicago Stadium on May 15, 1953. (Ed Smith/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Rocky Marciano KO’s Jersey Joe Walcott in first round of fight at Chicago Stadium

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 15, according...

Former President Theodore Roosevelt second from left, on Oct. 4, 1912. (Library of Congress)

Vintage baiduhai: How a stack of speech notes saved Theodore Roosevelt’s life 114 years ago

By Kori Rumore

May 14, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

A stack of folded-up speech notes — and intervention from a medical team in Chicago...

Looking south across the Michigan Avenue Bridge during formal ceremonies on opening day in 1920 with city officials riding in the first automobile across the span. (ACME photo)

Today in Chicago History: Floats, flowers and shots fired as Michigan Avenue Bridge opens

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 14, according...

Piping plovers Rose, left, sits on the nest as Monty comes to relieve her at Montrose Beach in Chicago on July 18, 2019. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Monty the piping plover — partner to Rose — dies

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 13, according...

Ernie Banks is greeted by Coach "Peanuts" Lowrey after hitting his 500th home run in the second inning against Atlanta at Wrigley Field on May 12, 1970. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Ernie Banks — ‘Mr. Cub’ — hits his 500th home run

By Kori Rumore

May 12, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 12, according...

A photo diagram shows how the slayer of "Big Jim" Colosimo sprang from behind the cloakroom door of Colosimo's Cafe on May 11, 1920. The cross on the floor marks where Colosimo fell and died. The dotted lines trace the killer's possible escape routes. (baiduhai historical illustration)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Big’ Jim Colosimo gunned down inside his cafe

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 11, according...