Born July 25

Masazo Nonaka (1905–2019) was recognized by Guiness World Records as the world’s oldest man in April, 2018, when he was 112 years old. He died from natural causes at his …

Versatile actress was a co-founder of Second City…

Comedians such as Robin Williams made a name for themselves at the influential club…

First commander of space shuttle Challenger…

Nate Thurmond, Hall of Fame NBA center, died after a short battle with leukemia on July 16, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 74.

Today we’re remembering a career crowned by Estelle Getty’s 10-year turn as wise-cracking Sophia Petrillo.

Here in Chicago, we love our native artists – but even more, we love when they sing about our hometown.

In 1999, the NFL lost one of its all-time greatest players, running back Walter Payton—otherwise known as “Sweetness.”

His film career began when he was 12, acting opposite Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones in “The Client.”