On Dec. 21, 1913, the first newspaper crossword puzzle, billed as a “Word-Cross Puzzle,” was published in the New York World.
Today in History: First newspaper crossword puzzle published
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The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Dec. 14
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The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Dec. 7
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Heidi Stevens: ‘I thought my dad was quite the woodsman.’ Pretending to chop down a tree and other tricks to keep the holidays magical
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the lengths that grown-ups go to so kids can feel wonder and magic and awe.
Black cowboys and cowgirls carry on traditions brought to northwest Indiana, Greater Chicago from the South
At the Brown Family Ranch’s annual rodeo in Gary, many Black equestrians say the legacy must be passed to the next generation.
Windy City Skaters build community and explore Chicago on wheels: ‘The whole world is your skate rink’
Skating approximately 12 miles along city streets during regular Friday night “Road Raves,” the Windy City Skaters have been putting their wheels to the pavement for over a decade.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 16
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Photos: Windy City Curling
Windy City Curling league play resumes after a fire in early March destroyed much of the their facility in Villa Park, ending last year’s season early. The curling community from around the globe pitched in funds to support Windy City Curling.
Historic downtown Frankfort bowling alley reopening as The Loft
The building in downtown Frankfort opened as a general store in 1877, and the upstairs bowling alley was installed in 1949.
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 9
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