Today in Chicago History: John Belushi’s death in LA shocks his hometown

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date March 5, 2026, 6:04 a.m.
Last Updated March 5, 2026, 6:04 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/march-5-chicago-history/

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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 5, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][23] . **Front page flashback:** March 6, 1982 ![Actor and Chicago native John Belushi was discovered dead on March 5, 1982, at the Ch...