History

Illinois 250: Celebrating the state’s fabulous firsts

May 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at our state's fabulous firsts — ideas that took root here...

May 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 23, according...

May 23, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 23, 1934, bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot to death...

May 22, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 22, according...

May 22, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 22, 2017, a suicide bomber set off an improvised explosive device that killed...

May 21, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

Demolition of the 1902 Jackson Square Antique Mall building in La Grange was to start...

May 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Here's a look back at major milestones in Six Flags Great America's five-decade history.

May 21, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 21, according...

May 21, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 21, 1955, Chuck Berry records his first single, “Maybellene,” for Chess Records in...

May 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 20, according...