The Iroquois Theatre fire resulted in reforms such as fireproof scenery and stage curtains, illuminated exits and doors that ...

1947: The copyright for “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was officially transferred from Montgomery Ward to its creator Robert May. This copyright was renewed in 1967, and the original 1939 version of ...

CHICAGO - Today will be cold with light snow. Snow is coming down in western counties as of this lunch hour. The potential for snow will continue this afternoon and evening with minimal accumulation ...

1978: John Wayne Gacy was arrested in the suspected murders of 33 young men and boys. Police were told Gacy had already ...

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

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 28, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1895: A Duryea “motocycle” won the ...

CHICAGO - Monday is cold, but better than it was over the weekend! Highs today will be in the mid 20s, with wind chills in ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 4, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1940: A United Airlines DC-3, laden with ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The wind coming in off the lake stings Wednesday, and the cold weather will stay for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, there was a plea to clear the sidewalks in the city Wednesday ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 1, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1949: The Midwest Stock Exchange (now ...

The Bears are now 9-3, where they've won five straight games and nine in the last 10. They remain atop the NFC North and are ...