Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 16, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

2011: Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a bill banning the death penalty in Illinois.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 20, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1852: The first direct train from the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 28, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 8, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: March 8, 1937 ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. An aerial view of Grant Park looking ...

Explore Chicago's history for free this week and again at the end of the month. The Chicago History Museum is offering free entry for Illinois residents from January 19 to the 23. There are also free ...

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 2. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.