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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/17/april-17-chicago-history/
Today in Chicago History: Dixon's Rita Crundwell arrested
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https://www.chicagostyleweddings.com/mandap-marble-at-chicago-history-museum/
Mandap & Marble at Chicago History Museum - Chicago Style Weddings
Against the neoclassical grandeur of the Chicago History Museum, Blue Llama Events reimagined South Asian wedding artistry.
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https://forgottenchicago.com/contact-us/contact-forgotten-chicago/
Contact Forgotten Chicago | Forgotten Chicago | History, Architecture, and Infrastructure
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/tag/chicago-history/
Today in Chicago History
What happened today in Chicago History? Here
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https://www.wbez.org/museums/2026/01/07/chicago-history-museum-president-out-donald-e-lassere
Chicago History Museum’s top leader Donald Lassere exits - WBEZ Chicago
Jan 7, 2026 - The Lincoln Park museum announced Wednesday that CEO Donald E. Lassere is stepping down. The leadership change comes after staff reductions and union tensions.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/26/april-26-chicago-history/
Today in Chicago History: Foie gras banned by City Council
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/04/april-4-chicago-history/
Today in Chicago History: The city's now iconic flag adopted
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/24/april-24-chicago-history/
Today in Chicago History: Council bans horse-drawn carriages
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https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/history.html
City of Chicago :: Chicago History
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/06/april-6-chicago-history/
Today in Chicago History: Prohibition ends and locals drink up
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/26/march-26-chicago-history/
Today in Chicago History: Illinois beats Arizona in OT
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/28/april-28-chicago-history/
Today in Chicago History: Bulls' Derrick Rose tears his ACL
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https://www.icao.int/history-icao-and-chicago-convention
The History of ICAO and the Chicago Convention
Page ContentThe Convention on International Civil Aviation, drafted in 1944 by 54 nations, was established to promote cooperation and “create and preserve...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/22/nfl-draft-bears-25-overall-selection0-history-shows-stars-hard-to-find-tyler-linderbaum-santonio-holmes-ted-washington
NFL Draft: History shows stars are hard to find at No. 25 overall - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 23, 2026 - The odds say the Bears won’t find a superstar with the 25th overall pick Thursday night.
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https://www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bears-history
Chicago Bears History | Windy City Gridiron
SB Nation’s guide to the Chicago Bears’ team and player history from Windy City Gridiron.
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https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mba/executive/history
Executive MBA Program History | The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago launched the world’s first executive MBA program in 1943. Here’s a look at our pathbreaking history.
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https://peopleslawoffice.com/about-civil-rights-lawyers/history/
History of People's Law Office in Chicago
Nov 7, 2012 - HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE’S LAW OFFICE The People's Law Office has a long and illustrious history with protecting the civil rights of individuals and whole
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https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/may-2024/escape-to-the-lake/a-haven-of-nautical-history/
A Haven of Nautical History – Chicago Magazine
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https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-cubs-history/214413/chicago-cubs-history-unpacked-april-20
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, April 20 | Bleed Cubbie Blue
Apr 20, 2026 - A Chicago Cubs-centric digest, with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content.
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https://www.enjoyillinois.com/plan-your-trip/travel-inspiration/the-history-of-chicago-river-dyeing/
The History of Chicago River Dyeing | Enjoy Illinois
For six decades people have been visiting Chicago during St. Patrick’s Day to witness one of the strangest traditions in the country: the river dyeing.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/19/today-in-history-candace-parker-is-born/
Today in History: Candace Parker is born – Chicago Tribune
Apr 19, 2026 - On April 19, 1986, Candace Parker was born. Parker, a seven-time All-Star, won three WNBA titles with three teams.
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https://www.retroseasons.com/teams/chicago/
Chicago Sports - Franchise History - RetroSeasons.com
Chicago is one of ten U.S. cities to have teams from the five major American professional team sports (baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer). Chicago...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/30/today-in-history-batman-appears-in-detective-comics-issue-27/
Today in History: Batman appears in Detective Comics issue #27 – Chicago Tribune
Mar 30, 2026 - On March 30, 1939, Detective Comics issue #27 was released, featuring the first appearance of the superhero character Batman.
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https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/subject/su28/su28_2.html
American History from the University of Chicago Press.
Books in American History published or distributed by the University of Chicago Press.
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https://www.hubbardstreetdance.com/about-us/company-history/
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Company History
Now celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season, Hubbard Street continues to be an innovative force, supporting its creative talent while presenting repertory by...
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https://www.cct.org/about/our-history/
Our History - The Chicago Community Trust
Jan 13, 2026 - For more than 100 years, the Trust has united generous donors, committed nonprofits, and caring residents to effect lasting change.
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https://globalaffairs.org/about-us/our-history
Our History | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Founded in 1922 to engage Chicagoans in public discussions on world affairs at a time of increasing American isolationism, the Council’s mission has evolved as...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/22/today-in-history-6-year-old-elian-gonzalez-seized-by-immigration-agents/
Today in History: 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez seized by immigration agents – Chicago Tribune
Apr 22, 2026 - On April 22, 2000, in a dramatic predawn raid, heavily armed immigration agents seized 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy at the center of an intense...
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https://www.chicagobears.com/photos/chicago-black-history-tour
Chicago Black History Tour
Feb 20, 2026 - In celebration of Black History Month, Chicago historian Shermann
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https://athletics.uchicago.edu/sports/2023/6/12/history-awards.aspx
History & Awards - University of Chicago
At the University of Chicago, the ideal of the well-rounded student-athlete is consistent with the highest levels of athletics and academic success. Throughout...
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https://chireviewofbooks.com/2021/10/05/search-history-eugene-lim/
"Search History" an Ode to Joy in Autotune - Chicago Review of Books
A review of Eugene Lim's new book,
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/24/today-in-history-black-protesters-stage-wade-in-at-whites-only-beach-in-biloxi/
Today in History: Black protesters stage ‘wade-in’ at whites-only beach in Biloxi – Chicago Tribune
Apr 24, 2026 - On April 24, 1960, rioting erupted in Biloxi, Mississippi, after Black protesters staging a “wade-in” at a whites-only beach were attacked by a crowd of white...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/18/today-in-history-deadly-earthquake-strikes-san-francisco-2/
Today in History: Deadly earthquake strikes San Francisco – Chicago Tribune
Apr 18, 2026 - On April 18, 1906, the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history struck San Francisco, followed by raging fires across the city. More than 3,000 people are believed...
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https://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/history-of-chicago-review-press-pages-65.php
History of Chicago Review Press | Chicago Review Press
Chicago Review Press
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https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/
Chicago Cubs Team History & Encyclopedia | Baseball-Reference.com
Get information about Chicago Cubs history, past franchise names, retired numbers, top players and more on Baseball-Reference.com
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https://www.history.com/articles/why-is-chicago-called-the-windy-city
Why Is Chicago Called the “Windy City”? | HISTORY
Apr 2, 2026 - The origins of Chicago’s famous nickname, which dates to the 19th century, are not entirely clear.
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/chicago-sports-bears-sox-cubs-bulls-blackhawks/munetaka-murakami-makes-history-for-white-sox-vs-brewers-sunday/3915374/
Munetaka Murakami slugs his way into history books – NBC Chicago
Mar 29, 2026 - Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami joined a unique club on Sunday.
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https://theskydeck.com/the-experience/tower-history/
Willis Tower History | Skydeck Chicago History and Story
Apr 20, 2026 - Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is a 110 story building in the heart of Chicago’s downtown. Learn more Willis Tower History
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https://chicagohumanities.org/about/mission-and-history/
Mission & History - Chicago Humanities Festival
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/history/page/2/
History – Page 2 – Chicago Tribune
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