Mystery still surrounds the resignation of Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III from the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. But the group is moving forward.
Black leaders weigh in on Rainbow/PUSH chief’s resignation less than 3 months into role
Category: History
Today in History: Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose becomes NBA’s youngest MVP
On May 3, 2011, Chicago’s Derrick Rose became at age 22 the NBA’s youngest MVP.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Cicada invasion
Just as Illinois was the place to be in April to observe a rare total solar eclipse, it’s also hosting an event this summer that’s even more infrequent — one big cicada family reunion. How did locals handle 17-year cicada invasions of years past? Here’s a look at what we found in the Tribune archives.
Blue Island congregation with 1850s roots prepares for church’s final service: ‘It’s going to be a sad day’
Grace United Methodist Church, a fixture in Blue Island for decades that has roots in the city going back to the 1850s, will close forever after its last service on Sunday.
Today in History: Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections
Today is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President F.W. de Klerk acknowledged defeat. On this date: In 1863, during the Civil War, Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was accidentally wounded by his own men at Chancellorsville, Virginia; he died eight days later. In 1890, the Oklahoma Territory was organized. In 1927, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Buck v. Bell, upheld 8-1 a Virginia law allowing the forced sterilization […]
Today in History: President Barack Obama announces killing of Osama bin Laden
On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)
Today in History: Muddy Waters dies
On April 30, 1983, blues singer and guitarist Muddy Waters died in Westmont, Illinois, at age 68.
Today in History: Barack Obama denounced former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright
Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 29, 2008, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama denounced his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, for what he termed “divisive and destructive” remarks on race. On this date: In 1429, Joan […]
Landmarks: Palos Preserves get overdue attention in ‘biggest project ever’ in Cook County
Cook County Forest Preserve officials gathered Thursday to trumpet a $10 million Palos Preserves Trail and Restoration Project, helping to connect popular places such as the Swallow Cliff stairs to other parts of the region.
Today in History: ‘A Chorus Line’ closes on Broadway
On April 28, 1990, the musical “A Chorus Line” closed after 6,137 performances on Broadway.