History

Today in Chicago History: Ferris wheel debuts at World’s Columbian Exposition

June 15, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 15, according...

June 15, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On June 15, 1934, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, now the most-visited national park in...

June 14, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Popularly known from the film “Paris is Burning” and Madonna's hit “Vogue,” voguing is based...

June 14, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according...

June 14, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On June 14, 1972, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ordered a ban on domestic use of...

June 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A look at Illinois teams that have achieved greatness — or infamy. Our list goes...

June 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 13, according...

June 13, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On June 13, 1971, The New York Times began publishing excerpts of the Pentagon Papers,...

June 12, 2026 at 5:04 a.m.

A preservation effort is underway for a Blessed Mother statue stationed outside for decades at...

June 12, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 12, according...