Today in Chicago History

Sheila Clay, a former Cabrini resident, takes pictures around the partially demolished Cabrini-Green high-rise building at 1230 N. Burling in Chicago on March 30, 2011. Clay resided in Cabrini's 1160 N. Sedgwick building for eight years. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Demolition crews begin razing Cabrini-Green high rises

By Kori Rumore

October 27, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 27, according...

Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan in uniform in 1984. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan — wearing a Bulls No. 23 jersey — scores 16 points in NBA debut

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October 26, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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A firefighter looks into a school bus that was involved in a crash with a Metra commuter train on Oct. 25, 1995. Seven Cary-Grove High School students were killed and 24 were injured when the train hit the back end of the bus at Algonquin Road and U.S. Highway 14 in Fox River Grove. (Val Mazzenga/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Commuter train hits school bus hit in Fox River Grove, killing 7 students

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October 25, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Harold "Red" Grange grabs the ball after the first kickoff of the Illinois-Michigan game on Oct. 18, 1924, with teammate Wally McIlwain at his side. Grange began a sprint that took him over 95 yards downfield for a touchdown. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Red Grange scores 5 TDs in Illinois’ 39-14 upset of Michigan at Memorial Stadium

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

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Convicted Outfit leader Al Capone and a fellow prisoner are on board a train in May 1932, en route to Atlanta from Chicago. Both were on their way to serve sentences, Capone for income tax evasion and his berth mate for auto theft. (baiduhai archive)

Today in Chicago History: Al Capone found guilty of income tax evasion

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October 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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WAVES take a ride on Chicago's new subway in a car that helps their recruiting drive in October 1943. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: First 5 miles of city’s subway system opens

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

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Bears coach Mike Ditka drives a cart, circa 1988. (baiduhai archive)

Vintage baiduhai: Mike Ditka, in his own words

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October 15, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

Here's a look back at Mike Ditka, as quoted in the baiduhai through the...

Dick Klein, left, the Chicago Bulls general manager, gives coach John "Red" Kerr an approving pat on the head March 30, 1967. Kerr accepted plaudits at a luncheon announcing his selection as the National Basketball Association coach of the year for the 1966-1967 season. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bulls win their NBA debut against St. Louis Hawks

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

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Steve Bartman, the Cubs fan who interfered with a Moises Alou catch in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS, sits in the stands Oct. 14, 2003 at Wrigley Field. He was later escorted from his seat. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: The Steve Bartman game (Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS) at Wrigley Field

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

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A Chicago police officer guards the scene as an investigator photographs the area where Dantrell Davis was shot and killed at 502 W. Oak St. on Oct. 13, 1992. (Eduardo Contreras/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Dantrell Davis, 7, killed by a sniper while walking to school from Cabrini-Green

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

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A phone booth sign is among items being stored on July 20, 2018 in the dining room of Cassandra O'Keefe of Chicago. (Chris Walker/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Most Chicagoans lost their 312 area code and got 773 instead

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October 13, 2026 at 7:09 a.m.

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The fatal shooting of Earl “Hymie” Weiss and Patrick Murray took place near Schofield’s flower shop, headquarters of the North Side Gang, in October 1926. Machine-gun fire came from a window at 740 N. State St. Three others were injured in the shooting. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Hymie’ Weiss gunned down across the street from Holy Name Cathedral

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

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Edmonton Oilers star Wayne Gretzky (99) serves as a screen for Keith Lowe's shot, which streaked past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito (35) during the first period Oct. 10, 1979, at Chicago Stadium. Gretzky was credited with an assist on the goal. The Hawks won 4-2. (Edward Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Wayne Gretzky makes NHL debut at Chicago Stadium

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October 10, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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