Today in Chicago History: Explosion at Standard Oil refinery in Whiting kills two and destroys homes
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Today in Chicago History: Explosion at Standard Oil refinery in Whiting kills two and destroys homes
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 27, according to the Tribune’s archives.
