Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet CSI, Britannica! October 8, 2008 By: The Archives A reader contacted us with a reminder that today marks the 137th anniversary of the the Great Chicago Fire. Over at the Britannica blog, they've re-opened the cold case on Mrs. O'Leary's cow.‚ Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Categories Chicago, On the Web, WBEZ Blog, Previous post in Chicago Chicago Public Radio and Stop Smiling host Nathaniel Rich Next post in Chicago Sound Opinions at the Movies Oct. 30 View the discussion thread. Top Headlines On WBEZ.org Historic South Side theater for sale Chicago bike culture 101 Endangered herons nest in Lincoln Park Chicago's oldest diners Architect’s Pilsen vision is green, fashion friendly Always, someone else's boat: Photo of the Day - May 20, 2013 Lois Lowry shares the pain and pleasure of memory The recent trifecta of scandals are Obama's own fault Even celebrities face domestic violence Riding the 'L,' an epiphany, longing — need — for therapy