History

Today in Chicago History: Prince Charles tours the city — and takes a tumble on the polo field

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 4, according...

September 4, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Sept. 4, 2016, elevating the “saint of the gutters” to one of the Catholic Church’s...

September 3, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Here's a look back at the Chicago White Sox's promising 1994 season, from before it...

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

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

September 3, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Sept. 3, 1894, the United States celebrated the first federal Labor Day holiday.

September 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

For years, an Old Town homeowner has been making unlawful alterations to his property —...

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

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

September 2, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Sept. 2, 1666, the Great Fire of London began, which would destroy more than 13,000...

September 1, 2026 at 5:02 a.m.

A model train display that fills a Palos Park basement was the subject of a...

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

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