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Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan returns to the Bulls wearing No. 45

March 19, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 19, according...

March 19, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On March 19, 2003, in a televised address, President George W. Bush announced that coalition...

March 18, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

There was a doctor in Chicago years ago named Victor Frankenstein, and one of his...

March 18, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 18, according...

March 18, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On March 18, 1925, nearly 700 people died when the Tri-State Tornado struck southeastern Missouri,...

March 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 17, according...

March 17, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On March 17, 2010, Michael Jordan became the first ex-player to become a majority owner in...

March 16, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 16, according...

March 16, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On March 16, 1994, figure skater Tonya Harding pleaded guilty in Portland, Oregon, to conspiracy to...

March 15, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

Chicago-based Essanay Studios made about 2,000 films during its 10-year run, with about 215 thought...