{Polk and Canal Streets], Chicago Tribune, October 10, 1871 3. 10pm - midnight The fire, fanned by the strong southwest wind, is on the move -- and terrified Chicagoans start to flee. Struggling ...

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was a devastating event that left a scar on the city's soul. Yet, from the ashes emerged a renewed determination to build a safer, more resilient Chicago.

Old St. Patrick’s Church is one of a handful of buildings said to have survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. 1. The ...

As 1871 prepares to exit the iconic Merchandise Mart, discover how this reflects the growth and diversification of Chicago's ...

Just a year later, as the Palmer House Hotel neared completion, the Chicago Fire of 1871 gutted the city. When the Palmer House was rebuilt, Bertha and her husband moved into a suite there ...

The Chicago flag tells a story in its stars and stripes, and there is meaning behind each of the elements of the iconic banner.

Inspired by "the story and spirit of Chicagoans," the new badge’s imagery reflects a key moment in the Windy City’s history, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that laid the foundations for the ...

Hanako Greensmith plays Violet Mikami on the Chicago Fire cast. Pic credit: NBCUniversal/Adrian S. Burrows Sr. Chicago Fire spoilers hint at the possible return of actress Caitlin Carver.