1935 – The Boston Bees acquire Ray Benge, Tony Cuccinello, Al Lopez and Bobby Regis from the Dodgers in exchange for Ed Brandt and Randy Moore.

1978: John Wayne Gacy was arrested in the suspected murders of 33 young men and boys. Police were told Gacy had already admitted to his lawyer that he committed “maybe 30” murders.

Each year, CBS News Chicago remembers some of the many people who made the city tick through a variety of talents and achievements. Here are 62 people whose memories Chicago is honoring in 2025.

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On the 30th anniversary of his influential heist classic, the Chicago-born director discusses the real-life cop-versus-robber rivalry that sparked the film’s creation.

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Coming off their first playoff berth in five years, the Chicago Cubs have a wide range of offseason outcomes on the table. When it comes to the infield, Chicago could choose not to rock the boat, as ...

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