Today in Chicago History: ‘Butch’ O’Hare — the airport’s namesake — downs Japanese bombers
1852: The first direct train from the East arrived in Chicago to the sound of a firing cannon and the sight of an immense ...
Today in Chicago History: ‘I’m glad it was me instead of you.’ Mayor Anton Cermak shot.
Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb. Speaking to FDR, Cermak allegedly said ...