Country’s first documented gay rights organization started 100 years ago in Old Town
Henry Gerber, an immigrant from Germany, started the country's first documented gay rights organization at his home in Old Town.
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In the early 20th century, the Chicago River Swim was an annual event that drew thousands of spectators
Plans for a Chicago River swimming race this fall revive memories of when such events annually drew thousands of spectators.
Leopold and Loeb confessed to a heinous murder. Clarence Darrow argued for mercy.
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb had pleaded guilty to the murder of young Bobby Franks. Clarence Darrow was hired to save them from the gallows.
The ‘Crime of the Century,’ 100 years later
One hundred years ago, the murder of 14 year old Bobby Franks and subsequent trial of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold became known as 'The Crime of the Century.'
After publishing White House tapes, the Tribune told Nixon his time was up
The Chicago Tribune scored a coup when it published a full transcript of the White House tapes during the Watergate scandal, contributing to Nixon's downfall.
A double murder in the 1920s left one big question: Was Warren Lincoln insane?
Warren Lincoln, an Aurora lawyer and greenhouse owner, pleaded insanity when he was charged with the murders of his wife and brother-in-law in the 1920s. It didn't work.
Virginia Gardner, a star Tribune reporter whose Communist sympathies didn’t fly with Col. McCormick
Virginia Gardner was a star reporter for the Tribune in the 1930s, but her Communist sympathies left her at odds with archconservative publisher Robert McCormick.
The long tradition of Easter finery on parade
The Easter Parade isn't a formal procession but a longstanding custom for many of taking a stroll after services in one's holiday finery.
Edward Dunne, an early 20th century Chicago mayor and Illinois governor, pushed for an independent Ireland
Edward F. Dunne, the only person to serve as Chicago's Mayor and Illinois' governor, pushed for an independent Ireland in the early 20th Century.
Florence Kelley, a lifelong ‘radical’ who fought for worker and women’s rights
Florence Kelley fought for the rights of workers, women and children at the turn of the 20th Century.