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Today in Chicago History: Marshall Field’s put up for sale by Target Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 10, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 10, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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10.03.2026 13:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Illinois abolishes the death penalty Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 9, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 9, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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09.03.2026 13:29 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Chance the Rapper cuts CPS a $1 million check as ‘call to action’ Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 6, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 6, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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06.03.2026 14:40 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Double thank you, Dave! I love following the Goat on the socials!

05.03.2026 19:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: History of Hawthorne Race Course, the oldest horse-racing venue in Illinois A look back at Hawthorne Race Course’s more than 135 years of hosting the sport of kings in west suburban Stickey.

There are a lot of legal gambling options now available to Chicagoans, but for decades horse racing attracted tens of thousands of them.

Hawthorne Race Course, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, is the last of its kind here:
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05.03.2026 19:58 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: John Belushi’s death in LA shocks his hometown Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 5, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 5, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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05.03.2026 14:28 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Happy, happy birthday to your wife, Dave!

04.03.2026 22:26 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Billy Goat Tavern — of ‘Cheezborger, cheezborger’ fame — opens on Michigan Avenue Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 4, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 4, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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04.03.2026 13:51 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Chester Weger convicted of Starved Rock murder Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 3, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 3, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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03.03.2026 14:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan indicted on federal racketeering charges Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 2, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 2, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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02.03.2026 14:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: From Staley Field to Halas Hall, a tour of the Bears’ practice and office facilities The Chicago Bears haven’t always had their headquarters and training fields in the same place. Here’s where they have “Bear-ed down.”

The Bears offices and training grounds have not always been housed in the same location.

@chicagorumormill.bsky.social looks back at where the team has "Bear-ed down," from Decatur to Chicago.

28.02.2026 02:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Jane Byrne beats Mayor Michael Bilandic in the Democratic primary Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 27, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/27/f...

27.02.2026 14:28 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: From Staley Field to Halas Hall, a tour of the Bears’ practice and office facilities The Chicago Bears haven’t always had their headquarters and training fields in the same place. Here’s where they have “Bear-ed down.”

We don't know yet where or when the Chicago Bears could have a new stadium.

We do know they will continue to keep their HQ + practice facilities at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

Here's how they got there:
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26.02.2026 23:54 — 👍 1    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Bartman ball’ obliterated for charity at Harry Caray’s restaurant Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 26, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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26.02.2026 13:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Eight night games approved by City Council for the Cubs at Wrigley Field Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 25, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Today in Chicago History: Eight night games approved by City Council for the Cubs at Wrigley Field

25.02.2026 11:28 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1
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Today in Chicago History: The 1893 World’s Fair awarded to the city Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 24, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Today in Chicago History: The 1893 World's Fair awarded to the city

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24.02.2026 11:51 — 👍 14    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Proposal would build new stadium for Chicago Bears...in Indiana Since 1920, the NFL's Chicago Bears have played the vast majority of their home games in the Windy City. Now there's a proposal to move the team to Indiana.

NPR! Steve Inskeep! Patrick Finley!

"Proposal would build new stadium for Chicago Bears ... in Indiana"

Listen here:
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24.02.2026 13:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Arlington Heights horse racetrack put up for sale Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 23, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 23, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
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23.02.2026 14:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: World War II hero Edward ‘Butch’ O’Hare — the airport’s namesake — downs Japanese bombers Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 20, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 20, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/20/f...

20.02.2026 14:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Young Bernie Sanders arrest photo emerges Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 19, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 19, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/19/f...

19.02.2026 14:48 — 👍 3    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1
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Today in Chicago History: Candy heiress Helen Vorhees Brach was last seen alive Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 17, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 17, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/17/f...

17.02.2026 16:37 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Rev. Jesse Jackson: Minister, civil rights advocate, politician, intermediary and social justice proponent Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, has spent the last 60 years of his life in front of cameras advocating for social justice.

As the world mourns his passing, here’s a look at Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. remarkable life
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17.02.2026 15:35 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Column: Ring Lardner’s ‘In the Wake of the News’ columns remain timeless more than a century later With a slowdown in the sports world, a flashback to 1919 was in order to see how then-Chicago Tribune sports columnist Ring Lardner filled space when there was nothing of interest to write about.

With a slowdown in the Chicago sports world, a flashback to 1919 was in order to see how then-Tribune sports columnist Ring Lardner filled space when there was nothing of interest to write about.

📝 @pwsullivan.bsky.social

16.02.2026 22:00 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Frozen woman’ Dorothy Mae Stevens feels ‘wonderful’ Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 16, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 16, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/16/f...

16.02.2026 16:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Marina City — the iconic corncob towers — granted landmark status by City Council Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 12, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 12, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/f...

12.02.2026 14:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Jackie Robinson West stripped of Little League baseball championship Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 11, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 11, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/11/f...

11.02.2026 13:46 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: U.S. Sen. Barack Obama announces run for president in Springfield Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 10, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/10/f...

10.02.2026 14:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Chicago History: Bears’ Steve McMichael selected for Pro Football Hall of Fame Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 9, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 9, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/f...

09.02.2026 14:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Tiki bars and tropical-themed restaurants Here’s a look back at a sampling of long-gone island oases we wish we could duck into from the cold this winter.

Trader Vic's 🤿
Don the Beachcomber 🐚
Kon-Tiki Ports 🥥

🌴 So many island-themed hangouts from Chicago history to read about on this cold day:
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/29/v...

29.01.2026 21:01 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 2
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Today in Chicago History: Hadiya Pendleton, 15-year-old honors student at King College Prep, shot and killed Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 29, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 29, according to the @chicagotribune.com's archives.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/29/j...

29.01.2026 14:03 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0