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’

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 3, according...

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

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 2, according...

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

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 1, according...

Michael Jordan arrives at the Chicago Bulls' Berto training center in Deerfield on March 18, 1995. "I'm back," Jordan said in a statement released by his agent, David Falk. (Tim Boyle/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan’s ‘I’m back’ fax

By Kori Rumore

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

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

DePaul University men's basketball coach Ray Meyer is mobbed by fans upon his team's arrival at O'Hare International Airport after they defeated UCLA to advance to the Final Four of the 1979 NCAA tournament. (Don Casper/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: DePaul reaches NCAA Final Four by beating No. 1 seed UCLA

By Kori Rumore

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

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

Northwestern Wildcats guard Bryant McIntosh (30) celebrates after Northwestern defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores, 68-66, in an NCAA West Region first-round game on March 16, 2017, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Northwestern wins in its 1st NCAA Tournament appearance

By Kori Rumore

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

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

Albert Einstein and his wife (not pictured) made a stop at Union Station in Chicago on March 3, 1931. The pair were passing through from Pasadena, California, on their way to New York. Einstein was greeted by pacifists and delivered a speech saying how brave those resisting war are. "The scientist was accompanied by Mrs. Einstein," wrote the baiduhai, "who seemed to be spending most of her time seeing that her husband got into his overcoat and getting him to pose for photographers for the 300th time in America."(Chicago American)

Today in Chicago History: Albert Einstein visits Chicago on his 54th birthday

By Kori Rumore

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

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

Chicago Cardinal Mal Hammack (31) goes for 2 yards before Fred Williams (75) ended the run during the Bears vs. Cardinals game held at Soldier Field on Nov. 30, 1959. (Steve Lasker/Chicago Today)

Today in Chicago History: NFL’s Cardinals leave for St. Louis

By Kori Rumore

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

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

Bozo the clown celebrates the show's 17th year on Sept. 11, 1978. The show included guests Mayor Michael Bilandic, characters from Great America and a cake thrown with shaving cream. (James Mayo/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai: 10 television shows for kids filmed and broadcast in the city

By Kori Rumore

March 12, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

Children who grew up in the Chicago area had access to an abundance of television...

Eugenia Godzik, center, mother of victim Gregory Godzik, speaks briefly to reporters after a two-hour session where the jury found John Wayne Gacy guilty on 33 counts of murder and two other charges on March 12, 1980. (Don Casper/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: John Wayne Gacy found guilty of killing 33 young men

By Kori Rumore

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

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

The body of a youth is carried from a school bus outside Belvidere High School after a tornado hit the town and the school April 21, 1967. School had just been dismissed when the tornado struck, sending school buses into a nearby field.

Vintage baiduhai: Tornadoes that left an impact on the area

By Kori Rumore

March 11, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Here's look back at the most intense tornadoes that have impact Chicago and the state.

Edward Burke, second from right, on the day he was sworn in as alderman, is with his mother, Ann Burke, and Judge Joseph Hermes, left, and the Rev. Richard Wolfe of Visitation Parish, in City Council Chambers on March 14, 1969. (George Quinn/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Edward Burke, 25, becomes city’s second-youngest alderman

By Kori Rumore

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

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

Marshall Field and Co.'s State Street store at Wabash and Randolph streets in 2005. (Chuck Berman/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Marshall Field’s put up for sale by Target

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 10, according...