Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 1, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1949: The Midwest Stock Exchange (now ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) -- The Rev. Joseph Ognibene, a Roman Catholic priest who was among the heroes during a Chicago school fire 46 years ago that killed 92 children and three teachers, is dead ...

HILLSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- Sunday marked 66 years since the deadly fire at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic school. A memorial service was held at a monument to the victims at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in ...