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Today in Chicago History: Demolition crews begin razing Cabrini-Green high rises

October 27, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 27, according...

October 27, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 27, 1904, New York's first subway line opened to the public, running 9.1 miles...

October 26, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 26, according...

October 26, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On October 26, 2024, Israel launched predawn airstrikes against military targets in Iran in retaliation for...

October 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

There are a lot of ghosts here, but they’re the kinds of hauntings that we...

October 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

It was shocking news 100 years ago when the seemingly invincible Harry Houdini died in...

October 25, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 25, according...

October 25, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 25, 1929, former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was convicted of...

October 24, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 24, according...

October 24, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 24, 1929, a massive sell-off at the opening bell of the New York Stock...