Today in Chicago History

In this Nov. 4, 1948, photo at St. Louis' Union Station, President Harry S. Truman holds up an election day edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune which — based on early results — mistakenly announced "Dewey Defeats Truman." (Byron Rollins/AP)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’

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November 3, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Sen.-elect Barack Obama, with daughter Malia, wife Michelle and daughter Sasha, at his victory celebration at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago on Nov. 2, 2004. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Illinois Democrat Barack Obama elected to US Senate

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November 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Chicago Bears halfback Walter Payton acknowledges the cheers of the crowd after his record-setting afternoon in a 20-7 win against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7, 1984, at Soldier Field. (Bob Fila/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Bears Hall of Famer Walter ‘Sweetness’ Payton dies

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November 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Broadcaster Harry Caray's statue is seen outside Wrigley Field on March 30, 2021. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Chicago Daily News gives North Side team its nickname — the Cubs

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

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Arizona's Jawann McClellan hides his face in disappointment as Illinois players celebrate behind him at midcourt after the Illini's overtime victory on March 26, 2005, at Allstate Arena. With the win, Illinois advanced to the Final Four. (John Lee/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Illinois rallies to beat Arizona in overtime at Allstate Arena

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

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Tony Madigan, left, lands a left hook that pops back the head of Chicago’s Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in the 175-pound inter-city Golden Gloves title bout at Chicago Stadium on March 25, 1959. Clay, only 17, won an upset decision over the 29-year old Madigan. Editors note: This historic print shows hand painting. (Chicago's American)

Today in Chicago History: Cassius Clay, 17, shocks an Australian champion boxer to win Golden Gloves championship

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March 25, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

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Sister Jean smiles after she's surprised with an NCAA Final Four ring before the Loyola Ramblers play Nevada at Gentile Arena on Nov. 27, 2018. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Loyola heads to the Final Four — and busts Sister Jean’s NCAA bracket

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March 24, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Loyola coach George Ireland, right, bends over to issue orders to his team, which was trailing Cincinnati in the final game of the National Collegiate Basketball Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 23, 1963. Players are, from left, John Egan, Vic Rouse, Jerry Harkness and Ron Miller. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Loyola Ramblers win NCAA basketball championship

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

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A panel discussion was held at the community meeting on reparations at the First Church of God in Evanston, Dec. 11, 2019. (Kevin Tanaka/Pioneer Press)

Today in Chicago History: Evanston approves reparations spending

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March 22, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Joseph "Diamond Joe" Esposito was a Prohibition-era Chicago politician and gangster who was involved with bootlegging, extortion, prostitution and labor racketeering. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: 19th Ward boss ‘Diamond Joe’ Esposito gunned down near his home

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March 21, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Pablo Picasso, Spanish-born painter, sculptor and founder of cubism, poses in an unknown location in 1935. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Pablo Picasso at the Art Institute — his first solo American exhibition

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March 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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A United Airlines plane takes the overpass, which is the approach strip to the runway, as cars enter and leave Chicago's O’Hare International Airport on Sept. 22, 1967. (William Vendetta/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: How O’Hare became a ‘first in the nation’ airport

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March 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Change is constant at O'Hare airport, from Orchard Place farmland to a military aircraft plant, to...

Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan, center, joins his team as they enter Market Square Arena for their game with the Indiana Pacers on March 19, 1995, in Indianapolis. The game marked Jordan's return to the NBA after nearly 18 months. (Michael Conroy/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan returns to the Bulls wearing No. 45

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

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