History

Blue Island mural depicts city’s connection to Pullman strikes

October 23, 2026 at 5:14 a.m.

A mural by Ricardo Gonzalez in Blue Island transformed a wall into at 200-foot wide...

October 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 23, according...

October 23, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 23, 2001, Apple released the iPod. An estimated 450 million iPod devices were sold...

October 23, 2026 at 1:25 p.m.

Sweet home, Chicago — literally. Chicago has been considered the candy capital of the world...

October 22, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 22, according...

October 22, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 22, 2016, the Chicago Cubs won their first pennant since 1945, beating the Los...

October 21, 2026 at 5:39 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 21, according...

October 21, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 21, 1959, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum opened in New York.

October 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 20, according...

October 20, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 20, 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.