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BYMatthew Ward

Apr 6, 2023


Stanley Cup winning team traces its name back to World War I division

Founded in 1926, the Chicago Blackhawks are one of the oldest franchises in the National Hockey League (NHL). A member of the storied Original Six with the Boston Bruins, Detroit…

chicago blackhawks

BYMatthew Ward

Apr 6, 2023

BYMiguel Ortiz

Oct 14, 2022


The time the Air Force accidentally launched a rocket at a Chicago school

February 18, 1954, was a seemingly ordinary day at St. Patrick’s Academy, an all-girl Catholic school in Des Plaines, Illinois. Around 400 students and teachers were finishing up classes within…

The time the Air Force accidentally launched a rocket at a Chicago school

BYMiguel Ortiz

Oct 14, 2022

BYJessica Evans

Dec 12, 2022


The complete guide to Naval Station Great Lakes

If you had to guess where the largest Navy training station is, would you guess Naval Station Great Lakes? Known as the “Quarterdeck of the Navy,” it’s nowhere near the…

Naval Station Great Lakes

BYJessica Evans

Dec 12, 2022

BYInsider

Apr 29, 2020


Veteran gets his diploma 76 years after missing graduation to fight in WWII

A Chicago veteran missed his graduation day in 1944 serving in World War II. But on June 13, 2019, he walked across the stage, officially graduating with the Class of 2019. William Wagner, 94, was drafted during the last half of his senior yea…

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BYInsider

Apr 29, 2020

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