Today in Chicago History: Billy Goat Tavern — of ‘Cheezborger, cheezborger’ fame — opens on Michigan Avenue
- Posted on March 4, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Today in Chicago History: Billy Goat Tavern — of ‘Cheezborger, cheezborger’ fame — opens on Michigan Avenue

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 4, according to the Tribune’s archives.