Today in Chicago History: Total solar eclipse stuns southern Illinois, but left city stuck in the clouds
- Posted on August 21, 2026
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Today in Chicago History: Total solar eclipse stuns southern Illinois, but left city stuck in the clouds
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives.
