Operation Safebet Uncovers Prostitution Ring

In 1987, Doris Fischer, alongside her two daughters and son-in-law, admitted to running a prostitution operation from their home in Buffalo Grove. This case was part of an investigation called ‘Operation Safebet,’ which involved both the FBI and the IRS.

Weather Extremes in Chicago

According to the National Weather Service, Chicago experienced a high temperature of 95 degrees on May 20, 1977. The lowest temperature recorded on this date was 33 degrees in 2002. Precipitation reached 2.54 inches in 1975, with no snowfall reported.

Wells Burt Shipwreck

In 1883, debris washed ashore indicating a disaster at sea. The Wells Burt, a schooner transporting coal from Buffalo to Chicago, sank during a storm on Lake Michigan. The wreck lies three miles off Evanston, in roughly 40 feet of water, visited frequently by divers.

B-24 Bomber Crash

In 1943, a U.S. Army Air Corps B-24 Liberator crashed into a gas tank near Midway Airport, resulting in an explosion felt miles away. All 12 individuals on board were killed.

Advances in Microscopy

Physicist Albert Crewe of the University of Chicago revealed in 1970 that he had captured images of individual atoms. This achievement was groundbreaking in the field of microscopy.

Winnetka School Shooting

In 1988, Laurie Dann attacked students at Hubbard Woods Elementary School, killing an 8-year-old named Nicholas Corwin. Dann’s rampage ended with her death in a North Shore suburb.

Spray Paint Ban in Chicago

Responding to graffiti concerns in 1992, Chicago aldermen banned the sale of spray paint cans. This move was led by Alderman Richard Mell and passed with only one dissenting vote.

Chicago Bulls’ Last Game at Chicago Stadium

In 1994, the Chicago Bulls played their final game at Chicago Stadium, securing a victory against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. However, they lost the series in Game 7.

Baseball Brawl

A bench-clearing fight erupted in 2006 between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs. A.J. Pierzynski’s collision with catcher Michael Barrett initiated a confrontation resulting in multiple player ejections.

NATO Protests in Chicago

The city hosted a NATO summit in 2012, attracting large protests despite a G-8 summit move to Camp David.

Cubs Game Postponed

In 2017, the Cubs delayed a game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to weather concerns. When it did not rain, allegations surfaced that other motives might have influenced the decision.