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

By Kori Rumore

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 26, according...

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

By Kori Rumore

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

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Wrigley Field, World Series, circa Oct. 11, 1945. The Chicago Cubs battled the Detroit Tigers. (baiduhai historical photo)

Vintage baiduhai: How the Cubs and White Sox have fared in the postseason since 1906

By Kori Rumore

October 1, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

Here is how the Chicago Cubs and White Sox have fared in the postseason since...

Yankees slugger Babe Ruth crosses the plate in Game 3 of the World Series against the Cubs in 1932. (AP)

Today in Chicago History: Yankees slugger Babe Ruth calls his shot at Wrigley Field during World Series

By Kori Rumore

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

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

White Sox fans put their emotions on display during the last game at the old Comiskey Park on Sept. 30, 1990. (Ed Wagner/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: White Sox players and fans say goodbye to baseball at old Comiskey Park

By Kori Rumore

September 30, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 30, according...

Pharmacist Dennis E. Jordan checks lot codes on bottles of Extra Strength Tylenol at the Westmont Pharmacy as he removes them from the shelves on Sept. 30, 1982. (John Dziekan/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: 7 people who took cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules die within 24-hour period

By Kori Rumore

September 29, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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Chicago Cubs broadcaster and former third baseman Ron Santo points in the direction of his family as he thanks them for being a big part of his success during his No. 10 jersey retirement ceremony on Sept. 28, 2003, at Wrigley Field. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Ron Santo’s No. 10 Cubs jersey is retired at Wrigley Field

By Kori Rumore

September 28, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 28, according...

White Sox reliever Fraser Ellard sits in the dugout after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Tigers on Sept. 27, 2024, at Comerica Park in Detroit. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: White Sox reach record-breaking 121st loss

By Kori Rumore

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

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

Chicagoans turned out by the thousands, including Mayor Jane Byrne, at Daley Plaza on Oct. 1, 1981, to honor the Chicago Sting, who beat the New York Cosmos 1-0 to claim the North American Soccer League championship on Sept. 26, 1981, in Toronto. (James Mayo/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Sting beat New York Cosmos to win North American Soccer League title in Toronto

By Kori Rumore

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

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Jockey Constantino Roman celebrates aboard Sister Ruler after winning the final race of the day at Arlington Park on Sept. 25, 2021. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Spectators place final bets at Arlington Park

By Kori Rumore

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

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Runners endure the 80-degree heat at Oak Street and Lake Michigan in the second annual Mayor Daley Marathon on Sept. 24, 1978. (James Mayo/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Mayor Daley Marathon runners hit hard by 80-degree heat

By Kori Rumore

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

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Ziggy the elephant is outside at Brookfield Zoo on Aug. 28, 1971. (William Vendetta/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Brookfield Zoo’s Ziggy the elephant goes outdoors for first time in 29 years

By Kori Rumore

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

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