Family heirlooms are the theme for this month’s column, including a fine example of an American “crazy quilt,” a porcelain night light, an Early American pattern glass carafe, an aeronautical school ...

It was a long fight for Black baseball players to be treated with respect. We see the results of that battle for athletic ...

Gentlemen, put on your spiffiest three-piece suit with loose-fitting sleeves and “Oxford bag” trousers. While you’re at it, throw on your fedora, wingtip shoes and maybe a bow tie. Ladies, make sure ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

Landmarks Illinois also listed the outdoor theater at the South Shore Cultural Center, at 7059 S. South Shore Dr. The South ...

2015 — Alex Rodriguez ties Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list when he hits number 660 against the Red Sox.

2005 — 17-year old Lionel Messi scores his 1st senior league goal for FC Barcelona in 2-0 win against Albacete Balompié, at the Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona.

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Snow seasons in Chicago are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches.

On May 1, 1920, now with the Boston Braves, Oeschger was one of two pitchers who lasted all 26 innings in the longest game in ...

Steve McMichael, the iconic Chicago Bears defensive tackle and pro wrestler, has passed away after a public fight with ALS.