1969: Controversial University of Chicago sociology professor Marlene Dixon — who inspired a more than two-week sit-in by ...

1951: “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre II.” Sugar Ray Robinson won the middleweight championship from “Raging Bull” Jake LaMotta ...

Refugees Support Chicago was founded to provide household items and education on creating a life in the U.S. Debra Michaud ...

On Feb. 14, 2005, video-sharing website YouTube was founded by former PayPal employees. The company was purchased by Google a ...

In her first "Neighborhood Walk" of the new year, Val Warner continued her "ABC7 Chicago takeover" of the segment, as she was joined by veteran WLS-TV anchor/reporter Karen Jordan.

Virginia McCaskey, who owned the Chicago Bears for decades, passed away at the age of 102 Thursday, leaving a legacy unlike ...

A deeply dedicated Catholic and mother of 11, Virginia McCaskey was referred to as “The First Lady of the NFL.” ...

Heartland Alliance Health's three food pantries will close Feb. 22. The organization's remaining operations will cease by ...

McCaskey took over principal ownership of the Bears in 1983. She was preceded by her father, George Halas, who founded the ...

NFL team owners run the gamut from the well-known to barely seen. Who is in charge of your favorite franchises? Check out ...

George Halas founded the Bears and the NFL and served as a player and coach, while owning the Bears from the team's inception to his death in 1983. McCaskey attended Chicago Public Schools through ...

Many of these towns were victims of racial violence, economic challenges, and government policies that led to their decline or destruction.