On August 26, 1968, the Democratic National Convention kicked off its four-day event at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. The year had already proved to be a tumultuous one; racial tensions ...

Although it did not have a formal set of rules before 1972, the Democratic Party operated with two controversial rules from its earliest conventions. The UNIT RULE enabled the majority of a delegation ...

As we prepare for the Chicago Bears’ season opener against the Green Bay Packers, we are providing fans with a list of 100 interesting facts, records and tidbits to help you get in the football mood.

Chicago is widely known for its skyline and food but some of the city’s most powerful stories are the ones you don’t always hear. Black history is woven into Chicago in ways that might surprise you.

Chicago has a reputation for deep-dish pizza, brutal winters, and a skyline that seems to touch the clouds. But beneath the postcard image of the Windy City lies a history full of strange inventions, ...

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The city was officially founded on March 4, 1837. The video in the player above is from a previous report. 360 Chicago, the observation deck high above Michigan Avenue, is offering free admission to ...

Kim Zachman, author of “There’s No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods,” joined Bob Sirott to talk about her book, and some Chicago facts you probably didn’t know about when ...