1970: As the first Earth Day was observed in the United States, Illinois Attorney General William Scott told a rally at the ...

Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1905: Former Chicago Cubs first baseman A.C. “Cap” Anson was elected city clerk on the Democratic ticket. He served in the position for ...

Chicago has impressive architecture, Gates notes, but also “a major history ... Chicago studio includes a formal gallery and a wood shop. Jon Lowenstein/NOOR Gates’ multi-city installation ...