1942: The Chicago Bears — who won the 1941 championship — defeated a team of NFL All-Stars 35-24 on a “dreary, chilly afternoon” at the Polo Grounds in New York City. It was the Bears’ 19th victory in ...

1988: The “Fog Bowl” — which marked the first time the Bears ever played on New Year’s Eve — is one of the franchise’s most ...

1947: The copyright for “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was officially transferred from Montgomery Ward to its creator Robert May. This copyright was renewed in 1967, and the original 1939 version of ...

Farewell, Year Four of the Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter. Marianne Mather and I have enjoyed spending time in the ...

With 2026 just around the corner, the writers and editors of the Tribune food section have taken some time to reflect on our favorite bites and drinks from 2025.