1987: Michael Jordan soared to his first of back-to-back slam dunk-contest victories at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Seattle.

1971: “Grease” was performed for the first time — at Kingston Mines Theatre, 2356 Lincoln Ave., Chicago, in a building that ...

Water, wildlife, and wide-open spaces; the prairie's most valuable assets gave birth to what would become Chicago, and those same factors might be what drives us forward again in the age of artificial ...

On the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, learn more about Woodson and his legacy—as well as the events at UChicago, ...

Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.

A visitation for gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who died at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park on Jan. 27, ...

Following the departure of CEO Donald Lassere, community members are calling for leadership to rebuild trust with staff and reverse cuts at the Abakanowicz Research Center.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 25, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 14, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1902: The Chicago Cubs infield trio of ...

It is an extremely cold Tuesday in Chicago, which falls right in line with this day in 1985. January 20, 1985 was the coldest day ever recorded in Chicago history. The actual air temperature that day ...