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Today in History: Convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich enters prison

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

On March 15, 2012, convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich entered a federal prison in Colorado,...

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

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

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

On March 14, 1973, future U.S. senator and presidential candidate John McCain was released from...

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

On March 13, 2013, Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the papal name...

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

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

March 12, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

Children who grew up in the Chicago area had access to an abundance of television...

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

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

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

On March 12, 1930, Mohandas Gandhi began his 24-day, 240-mile “Salt March” to the Indian...

March 11, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Here's look back at the most intense tornadoes that have impact Chicago and the state.

March 11, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake and resulting tsunami struck Japan’s northeastern coast,...