Marianne Mather

A veteran of Chicago area newspapers, Marianne Mather has been both photojournalist and photo editor. She recently co-author the book “He Had It Coming about Chicago's Murderess Row in 1924. She curates several social media profiles, including VintageTribune on Instagram and feels fortunate to have the Tribune’s vast archives at her fingertips."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta, pose with neighborhood children in their new apartment at 1550 S. Hamlin Ave. in Chicago on Jan. 26, 1966. King and his family moved into the poor neighborhood to shed light on the living conditions of Black people in Chicago in 1966. (Tom Kinahan/Chicago Tribune)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: When the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. moved to the city

January 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner came to the city in January 1966 to assist with the city's fledgling civil rights efforts.

The first traffic jam on the newly opened Dan Ryan Expressway was caused by workmen erecting a sign post near 24th Street, left, in two of the northbound lanes on Dec. 16, 1962. The view is looking southeast. (William Yates/Chicago Tribune)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: How Chicago expressways and other major roads got their names

January 15, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Getting familiar with Chicago's expressways — which are referred to by name instead of number — can be confusing.

The artistry of Jack Frost is on a window pane at a home in the 7000 block of South Carpenter Street, framing the bungalows across the street in a snowy scene on the morning of Feb. 26, 1950. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Our favorite picks from the archives in 2025

January 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Marianne Mather and Kori Rumore look back at their favorite finds in the Tribune's archives in 2025.

Christmas gifts of Shirley Temple dolls, electric trains, ice skates and at least one pool table from the Chicago Tribune made more than a score of boys and girls happy in December 1935. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Must-have holiday gifts through the years, from teddy bears to Nintendo

December 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

May this look at the toys, gifts and novelty items from years past light up your eyes with nostalgia this holiday season.

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service agents in search of immigrants living in the country without permanent legal status check the ID card of a cabdriver at the Westin Hotel on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago on Dec. 17, 1985. The driver was cleared by agents after 20 minutes. Approximately 15 cabdrivers were detained at the nearby Merchandise Mart earlier in the morning, leaving their cabs to be towed. (Ernie Cox Jr./Chicago Tribune)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Taxi drivers targeted in 1985 surprise immigration raids

December 26, 2025 at 2:20 p.m.

January 1985 began with the city assisting the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in its efforts to arrest migrants who were working behind the wheel but lacked permanent legal status.

People wear face masks as they stand on the corner of Foster Avenue on Jan. 13, 1979. (Sally Good/Chicago Tribune)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Do you remember when 90 inches of snow fell almost 50 years ago?

December 11, 2025 at 3:50 p.m.

This season's early snowfall shoveling might remind some of a relentless winter from almost 50 years ago when Chicago experienced its most snow ever: almost 90 inches of it.

University of Chicago Maroon Jay Berwanger in an undated photo. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Meet Jay Berwanger, the University of Chicago football player who won the 1st Heisman

December 8, 2025 at 2:07 p.m.

Take a look back at Jay Berwanger's phenomenal collegiate career at University of Chciago and his decision to forego the NFL — despite being the league's first-ever draft pick.

The beginning of the final judging of Aberdeen Angus at the International Livestock Exposition in 1948 in Chicago. (Chicago Herald-American)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: The International Livestock Exposition

November 28, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

For stock men, cowboys, college students and 4-H Club kids, Chicago was the destination of top prizes for their pampered farm animals.

People walk past the exterior of the Marshall Field's State Street store in July 1962. (Chicago Tribune archive)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Remembering the lore of Marshall Field’s State Street store

December 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

Marshall Field's has returned to State Street — almost 20 years since the brand was retired by Macy's. Here are highlights from the Chicago retailer's reign.

A yellow and white banner hangs at Holy Name Cathedral on May 9, 2025, following the election of Pope Leo XIV. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Holy Name Cathedral’s 150th anniversary

November 13, 2025 at 7:34 p.m.

Here's a look back at some of the significant events that have defined Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral and its congregation.

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