History

Heidi Stevens: A glimpse at Warsaw history reinforces why books and literacy are vital for democracy

May 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

When we ban books, we take away the stories and witnesses who can help us...

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

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

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

On May 15, 1940, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald’s fast-food restaurant, in...

May 14, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

A stack of folded-up speech notes — and intervention from a medical team in Chicago...

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

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

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

On May 14, 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition, organized to explore the Louisiana Territory...

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

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

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

On May 13, 1980, a tornado struck downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, killing five people and injuring 79.

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

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

May 12, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 12, 1982, in Fatima, Portugal, security guards overpowered a Spanish priest armed with...