History | Today in Sports: Muhammad Ali wins legal battle to overturn draft evasion conviction By Associated Press June 28, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. In 1971, Muhammad Ali wins a four-year legal battle to overturn his 1967 conviction for...
History | Today in History: Treaty of Versailles signed By Associated Press June 28, 2024 at 6:11 a.m. On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, ending the First...
History | Vintage Chicago Tribune: Koala-crazy — A look back at when Lincoln Park Zoo welcomed the marsupials in 1988 By Kori Rumore June 27, 2024 at 2:41 p.m. Chicagoans were fascinated with the Land Down Under during the 1980s. And it didn't hurt...
History | Today in Sports History: George Dixon becomes first black world champion By Associated Press June 27, 2024 at 5:15 a.m. In 1890, Canadian boxer George Dixon becomes first black world champion when he stops English...
History | Today in History: Mormon leader Joseph Smith killed in Illinois By Associated Press June 27, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. On June 27, 1844, Mormon leader Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were killed by...
History | Today in Sports History: Tour de France pile up caused by spectator By Associated Press June 26, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. In 2021, Tour de France: The largest pile up in Tour history is caused by...
History | Today in History: First Harry Potter novel published By Associated Press June 26, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. On June 26, 1997, the first Harry Potter novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”...
History | Today in Sports History: Jock Hutchinson becomes first American to win the British Open By Associated Press June 25, 2024 at 4:15 a.m. In 1921, Jock Hutchinson is the first American to win the British Open, a nine-stroke...
History | Today in History: Anne Frank’s ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’ published By Associated Press June 25, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. On June 25, 1947, “The Diary of a Young Girl,” the personal journal of Anne...
Daily Southtown | World War II veteran from Burbank celebrates 100th birthday By Olivia Stevens June 24, 2024 at 2:17 p.m. Oak Lawn Veterans Affairs Clinic staff expressed gratitude for Lawrence Szydlowski's service with a special...