| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 28, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 28, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/28/january-28-chicago-history/ |
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 28, according to
the Tribune’s archives.
Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][6] .
**Front page flashback:** Jan. 29, 1986
![Shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff on Jan. 28, 1986 at Cape Canaveral,
killing ...