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Today in Chicago History: Wellington Church joins sanctuary movement to provide safe haven for refugees

July 18, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 18, according...

July 18, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On July 18, 2013, Detroit became the biggest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, its finances...

July 17, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.

On Thursday, 1995 heat wave victim and World War II veteran Emilio Aguirre received full...

July 17, 2025 at 2:11 p.m.

Chicagoans of another era had their own ways of celebrating warm weather that we just...

July 17, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, after its $17 million, yearlong construction;...

July 17, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 17, according...

July 16, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On July 16, 2004, Martha Stewart was sentenced to five months in prison and five...

July 16, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 16, according...

July 15, 2025 at 6:44 a.m.

On July 15, 1997, fashion designer Gianni Versace, 50, was shot dead outside his Miami...

July 15, 2025 at 9:09 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 15, according...