Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1903: An improved law for the regulation ...

Rocky Marciano lands a right to the face of Joe Louis during their Oct. 26, 1951 fight. Marciano KO'd Louis in the 8th round. Born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, 9/1/23 in Brockton, Mass. Fought first pro ...

His 13th-round knockout of reigning heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott on Sept. 23, 1952, in Philadelphia helped put Brockton on the map. Six title defenses helped put Rocky Marciano in the ...

“The heavyweight champion of the world is either the toughest man in the world, or he is not, but there is a real possibility he is. It is like being the big toe of God.” — Norman Mailer A nation ...

1903: An improved law for the regulation of child labor was passed by the General Assembly. Under provisions of the act, Illinois was the first state to establish an eight-hour workday and a 48-hour ...