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Today in Chicago History: Sacré bleu! Foie gras banned by City Council

April 26, 2025 at 8:21 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 26, according...

April 26, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On April 26, 1977, the legendary nightclub Studio 54 had its opening night in New...

April 25, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

This will be the 9th time — barring a trade — the Chicago Bears have owned...

April 25, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 25, according...

April 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On April 25, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed in orbit from the space...

April 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to the Unabomber exploded inside the Sacramento, California,...

April 24, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 24, according...

April 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On April 23, 1988, a federal ban on smoking during domestic airline flights of two...

April 23, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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

April 22, 2025 at 9:18 a.m.

On April 22, 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans participated in gatherings for the first...