Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 8, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...

1987: Michael Jordan soared to his first of back-to-back slam dunk-contest victories at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Seattle.

1977: A bystander called it “a slow-motion horror.” The Tribune called it the worst crash in Chicago Transit Authority ...

Following the departure of CEO Donald Lassere, community members are calling for leadership to rebuild trust with staff and reverse cuts at the Abakanowicz Research Center.

Chicago is widely known for its skyline and food but some of the city’s most powerful stories are the ones you don’t always ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 14, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1902: The Chicago Cubs infield trio of ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. An aerial view of Grant Park looking ...

Explore Chicago's history for free this week and again at the end of the month. The Chicago History Museum is offering free entry for Illinois residents from January 19 to the 23. There are also free ...

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It is an extremely cold Tuesday in Chicago, which falls right in line with this day in 1985. January 20, 1985 was the coldest day ever recorded in Chicago history. The actual air temperature that day ...