CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new exhibit at the Harold Washington Library highlights Harold Washington's trailblazing path to City Hall and his accomplishments as mayor. "What this exhibit does is celebrate the ...

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Some talented chess players faced off Tuesday at Chicago's Harold Washington Library. The chess players are seasoned competitors, and they're all still students in the Chicago Public Schools. Trophies ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 12, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1861: Confederates attacked Fort ...

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Originally published in the Chicago Reader on April 10, 2008. Chicago’s first black mayor, Harold Washington, came out of the south side 25 years ago and took over City Hall. Barack Obama came out of ...

The Bronzeville greystone that was the home of former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington for five years of his childhood has sold for the first time in about half a century. The castle-like 1890s home on ...

Harold Washington came out of the south side 25 years ago and took over City Hall. Barack Obama came out of the same place and in several months may take over the White House. Surely the road from ...