Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 8, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

1934: More than 18,000 fans jammed into Chicago Stadium to watch goalie Chuck Gardiner stop the Detroit Red Wings. Finally, at 30:05 of overtime, Harold “Mush” March scored to give the Chicago ...

2015: Two people were killed in one of the strongest tornadoes to hit northern Illinois in more than two decades, and that tornado, which hit and virtually obliterated the town of Fairdale, population ...

Step into Illinois history and explore Lincoln landmarks, hidden towns, and powerful stories that bring the past to life in ...

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 4, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important ...

The Chicago Urban Heritage Project​ is filling in blanks for the history of entire neighborhoods and Chicago as a whole, ...

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, ABC7 Chicago is looking into our state's impact on the country. From Chicago's South Side to its historic neighborhoods, the state has long been a ...

Starting in April, the Chicago area will see a wave of events in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The moment is leading ...