There are a number of reasons the National Guard may be called to duty in the United States, including to help after disasters and provide security for events. A president mobilizing the Guard to ...
A review of the Tribune’s archives produced 18 events in which the governor activated the National Guard within Chicago. Only two of them — both during the 19th century — involved a sitting U.S.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Sinfonietta will host its annual MLK Tribute Concert, celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. next week. The concert will feature several special guests, ...
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 5, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1955: Capt. George A. Stone, the pilot ...
Katrina Thompson, mayor of Broadview, lived in Los Angeles during the Rodney King riots. She says there's no comparison to ...