Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 23, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

The big picture: In 1953, Banks — known as Mr. Cub — became the first African American to play for the franchise. He lived in ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 20, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Feb. 21, 1958 ...

In the Chicago Urban Heritage Project, College students are turning century-old insurance atlases into interactive digital ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Feb. 19, 1970 ...

Explore Chicago's history for free this week and again at the end of the month. The Chicago History Museum is offering free entry for Illinois residents from January 19 to the 23. There are also free ...

Without Black women, it's very unlikely Black History Month would be what it is today.

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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. An aerial view of Grant Park looking ...

A group of Latino high school students in Chicago didn't feel represented by a local museum. They successfully petitioned the museum, resulting in a new exhibit reflecting local Latino history.