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Today in Chicago History: Monarch butterfly becomes the state’s official insect
3+ week, 4+ day ago (474+ words) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 19, according to the Tribune’s archives. Flashback: Aug. 19, 1895 1886: Eight radicals who had been rounded up after the Haymarket Affair on May 4, 1886 — in which a bomb was thrown during…...
Today in Chicago History: Douglas Aircraft Co. announces plans to build assembly plant near Orchard Place
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (404+ words) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 25, according to the Tribune’s archives. Front page flashback: July 29, 1994 1994: Chicago Transit Authority employee Cecil Calimee was set afire shortly after opening his ticket booth around 4 a.m....
Today in Chicago History: ‘Chance the Snapper’ caught in the Humboldt Park lagoon
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (420+ words) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 16, according to the Tribune’s archives. Flashback: July 16, 2009 2009: Sears Tower officially was renamed Willis Tower — but does anyone really call it that? Vintage Chicago Tribune: History of Tower…...
Illinois Voices 250 invites residents to record their stories for America's 250th
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (100+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The state of Illinois wants to hear you tell your story to the world in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. Illinois Voices 250, led by the Illinois America 250 Commission and in partnership with Illinois Humanities and StoryCorps Studios, will…...
Old Town Art Fair draws crowds to historic Chicago neighborhood
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (174+ words) June 14, 2026 / 10:51 AM CDT / CBS Chicago The Old Town Art Fair was under way this weekend in one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods. The volunteer-run event brings more than 200 artists to the Old Town Triangle area. The event also features a…...
Explore art exhibits at the College of DuPage
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (22+ words) Jumpstart your day with art exhibits at the College of DuPage with Jackie Kostek. Explore art exhibits at the College of DuPage...
Obama Presidential Center tickets on sale Wednesday morning for Chicago museum and library
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (483+ words) Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 8:44 AM CDT / CBS Chicago If you want to visit the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago after it opens on Juneteenth, you can buy your tickets online. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, on…...
Tickets to Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on sale Wednesday morning
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (39+ words) If you want to visit the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago after it opens on Juneteenth, you can buy your tickets online starting Wednesday morning. Tickets to Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on sale Wednesday morning...
Today in Chicago History: Chicago Cardinals owner Charles Bidwill dies, leaving the team to his widow Violet
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (563+ words) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 19, according to the Tribune’s archives. Front page flashback: April 20, 2023 2023: 14th Ward Ald. Edward Burke attended his final City Council meeting as an alderman. Burke was the 14th Ward alderman…...
Today in Chicago History: Illinois experiences its last total solar eclipse for decades
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (514+ words) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 8, according to the Tribune’s archives. Arts & Entertainment flashback: April 9, 2013 2013: Hundreds of film executives, politicians, media personalities and friends gave a standing ovation as Chaz Ebert, wife of…...