Fire and smoke rise from beyond buildings at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport after an American Airlines DC-10 lost an engine and crashed on takeoff, killing…

Fire and smoke rise from beyond buildings at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport after an American Airlines DC-10 lost an engine and crashed on takeoff, killing 270 people aboard, May 25, 1979. (AP Photo/Chicago Tribune) No Sales

This Week in Chicago History

This Week in Chicago History: American Airlines, Ides of March, and Malort

by: Hayley Boyd

Posted: May 25, 2022 / 10:48 AM CDT

Updated: May 25, 2022 / 10:48 AM CDT

Fire and smoke rise from beyond buildings at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport after an American Airlines DC-10 lost an engine and crashed on takeoff, killing…

by: Hayley Boyd

Posted: May 25, 2022 / 10:48 AM CDT

Updated: May 25, 2022 / 10:48 AM CDT

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joined Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Mr. T’s 70th birthday, Malort’s release to the public, Jim Peterik’s rise to stardom, and more!