History

North Lawndale neighbors celebrate Juneteenth, Route 66 centennial

June 6, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

Neighbors gather at Douglass Park Saturday with history and hospitality to celebrate the upcoming Juneteenth...

June 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois' political arena has always been the place for civil debate — and violent confrontation...

June 6, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 6, according...

June 6, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On June 6, 1933, the first drive-in movie theater opened, in Camden, New Jersey.

June 5, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 5, according...

June 5, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On June 5, 1968, U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after...

June 4, 2026 at 7:24 p.m.

Here's a look back at the Chicago places — and a few of the people...

June 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Without directly saying the idea was to replace Pride, the governors of Indiana and Tennessee...

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

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 4, according...

June 4, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On June 4, 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian carried out his first publicly assisted suicide, helping Janet...