Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in Chicago History: Ryne Sandberg is traded to Cubs — and Bulls get a franchise
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Today in History: President Donald Trump bars all refugees from entering the US for 4 months
On Jan. 27, 2017, President Donald Trump barred all refugees from entering the United States for four months, declaring the ban necessary to prevent “radical Islamic terrorists” from entering the country.
Firecrackers and feasting: a look back at Lunar New Year celebrations in Chicago
Each year, hundreds of people fill the streets of Chicago’s Chinatown and Uptown neighborhoods to celebrate the Lunar New Year with parades featuring vibrant colors, festive floats and dancing. The Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is one of the most important holidays in Asian communities around the world. Following the lunar calendar, […]
Today in Chicago History: Da champs. Bears win Super Bowl XX.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: President Bill Clinton denies affair with Monica Lewinsky
On Jan. 26, 1998, President Bill Clinton forcefully denied having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky.”
Today in History: Grand Rapids, Michigan becomes the first city to add fluoride to its public water supply
On Jan. 25, 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first city to add fluoride to its public water supply.
Today in Chicago History: Al Capone dies
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 25, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in Chicago History: Illinois confirms first COVID-19 case
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 24, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Today in History: Ban on women serving in combat lifted
On Jan. 24, 2013, President Barack Obama’s Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the lifting of a ban on women serving in combat.
Ben Johnson is the 19th head coach of the Chicago Bears. Here’s a look at how past coaches fared — and when they left the franchise.
As Ben Johnson becomes the 19th head coach in the franchise’s 100-plus-year history, here a look back at the team’s 18 previous coaches. Some were significantly more successful than others.