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February 26, 2026
Chicago White Sox eyeing leadership role for Davis Martin, their longest-tenured player: ‘He commands respect’
Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin is focused on goals he can control, saying “innings and strike one kind of go hand in hand.”
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Even Dollar Tree is going after rich shoppers now
Across the U.S., Dollar Tree is moving into more higher-income areas. In the last six years, almost half of new Dollar Tree stores opened in...
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February 26, 2026
Aurora City Council OKs continued development of Del Webb community despite resident concerns
Despite calls from residents of the Del Webb community in Aurora for its developer to address existing issues before further construction, A...
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February 26, 2026
Mary Rasmussen, known for NWI Cardboard Boat Race, remembered by community
From hiding Easter eggs to carrying a cardboard boat racing legacy, family said Mary Rasmussen, 55, left behind innumerable memories.
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February 26, 2026
What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4
Cuban soldiers confronted a speedboat carrying 10 people as the vessel approached the island and opened fire on the troops, who fired back,...
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February 26, 2026
Connor Bedard ready to play ‘normal hockey’ again as Chicago Blackhawks return to action after Olympic break
Connor Bedard is returning to his “true center role” for the Chicago Blackhawks, who resume NHL action Thursday after a three-week break for...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
New round of WGN-TV layoffs includes producer whose rough ICE detention went viral
A second round of layoffs hit WGN-Ch. 9 this week, with three employees getting the ax Wednesday, including Debbie Brockman, the producer wh...
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February 26, 2026
Elgin’s ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect in June 2027
The Elgin City Council has ruled that single-use plastic bags will be banned at large retail stores in Elgin starting in June 2027.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Jorie Butler Kent, daughter of the founder of Oak Brook, dies at 95
A businesswoman and philanthropist, Jorie Butler Kent ran the Oak Brook Polo Club and befriended England’s now-King Charles III, who became...
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February 26, 2026
Feds to pare down conspiracy allegations in ‘Broadview Six’ case against Operation Midway Blitz protesters
Federal prosecutors said Thursday they plan to narrow conspiracy allegations and review “newly unearthed” evidence in the politically charge...
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February 26, 2026
CPS to transfer students out of ASPIRA charter network amid financial turmoil
Chicago Public Schools will begin transferring about 540 students from two high schools in the ASPIRA charter network facing midyear closure...
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February 26, 2026
Dolton Mayor Jason House asks voters to extend term limits to 4 terms
Dolton Mayor Jason House recommends approval a referendum extending term limits, but former Mayor Tiffany Henyard opposes the plan.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Indiana ICE immigration bill heads to governor’s desk for final signature into law
The Indiana Senate approved a bill that allows local and state police to enforce federal immigration laws and cooperate with ICE.
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February 26, 2026
Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Thousands are expected to gather Thursday and Friday to honor the Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of America’s most enduring civil rights leaders.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $...
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February 26, 2026
Tommy Schaefer enters plea of not guilty in Bali suitcase murder
Tommy Schaefer pleads not guilty to conspiracy charges in the bludgeoning death of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of his then-girlfriend,...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Tommy Schaefer enters plea of not guilty in Bali suitcase murder
Tommy Schaefer pleads not guilty to conspiracy charges in the bludgeoning death of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of his then-girlfriend,...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Review: ‘Scream 7’ is simply a horror for an otherwise sturdy franchise
It’s almost hard to describe how astonishingly bad “Scream 7” is, although it isn’t that surprising considering all the shakeups before film...
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February 26, 2026
3 things to know about 3 defensive linemen on the Chicago Bears’ radar at the NFL combine
The Chicago Bears brain trust is targeting speed among the defensive line candidates in the NFL draft. Who among the top prospects has it?
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Naperville man allegedly reported fake $1M-plus jewelry heist, officials say
A Naperville man has been charged with staging a fake jewelry heist of more than a million dollars in jewelry, officials said.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
DePaul Art Museum will close in June
The university’s museum closes due to budget cuts after occupying a space on Fullerton Avenue since 2011.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
A long life of service to the Beverly Shore Volunteer Fire Department ends
Life revolved around the Beverly Shores firehouse for Andrew Himan and his family. The end of Himan’s watchful service came on Saturday.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
State Farm to issue $5 billion in auto insurance dividends — or about $100 per car
Home insurance rates may be going through the roof, but State Farm has some good news for its auto insurance customers.
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February 26, 2026
Chicago credit downgraded, which will mean higher borrowing costs
Two ratings agencies have downgraded the city of Chicago and kept their negative outlooks intact, citing the city’s back-to-back budget shor...
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February 26, 2026
FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional inves...
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February 26, 2026
US and Iran hold another round of indirect nuclear talks as American forces mass in Mideast
Iran and the United States were holding another round of indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday to try to reach a deal on Tehran’s nuclear pro...
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February 26, 2026
Kilmar Abrego Garcia asks US judge in Tennessee to dismiss his criminal case, saying it’s vindictive
Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia will try to persuade a federal judge in Tennessee on Thursday to throw out human smuggling charges agains...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Big Ten and SEC study: Pooling TV rights ‘dangerously unworkable’ and not as profitable as suggested
A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten concluded that allowing conferences to pool their media rights would gen...
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February 26, 2026
Ex-Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories to join Scotty Bowman in an elite club
Joel Quenneville’s 1,000th career victory as an NHL head coach was so dramatic that he almost had to be reminded of the milestone when the c...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Master every shot with the best DJI drones
DJI drones can be a blast to fly around for fun, or they can be used to capture high-quality footage—or both.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
This portable air conditioner has over 32K 5-star ratings on Amazon
With temperatures on the rise, a portable air conditioner can help you stay cool — and one model has more than 32,000 five-star reviews on A...
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February 26, 2026
‘It leaves you hungry’: Michael Conforto motivated to make the Chicago Cubs, get back to the World Series
As he entered free agency for a fourth time, Michael Conforto wanted to be part of a winning team after getting a taste of it in Los Angeles...
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February 26, 2026
Review: Ballet-themed erotic drama ‘Dreams’ dissipates in finale
Mexican director Michel Franco explores the dynamics of money, class and the border through an unsettling erotic drama starring Jessica Chas...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
David Greising: The Rev. Jesse Jackson shaped Chicago in innumerable ways
The battles Jesse Jackson fought in Chicago and mostly won built a record that earned him a national profile.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Editorial: Fix your lousy shopping app, Jewel-Osco!
Do digital coupons at Jewel-Osco discriminate?
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
More than a week of celebration and funeral services for Rev. Jesse Jackson begins Thursday in Chicago
More than a week of services and funerals in memory of Rev. Jesse Jackson will begin Thursday at the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the civil right...
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February 26, 2026
CEO of Northfield-based Medline talks tariffs, IPO following company’s first earnings call
The CEO of Northfield-based Medline cheered the company’s successful initial public offering late last year following the company’s first ea...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Bill Quinlan: The city should offer concessions to the Bears — but not at the expense of taxpayers
Concessions for the Bears could include entertainment taxes on corporations buying premium suites, or hotel-related revenues on events.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Editorial: Illinois confronts its housing shortage
These reforms won’t lower the cost of housing or flip a switch on development overnight, but they will go a long way in encouraging more hou...
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February 26, 2026
Old Town 6-bedroom home with elevator: $6.5M
This six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home offers multiple patios, a landscaped side yard and a passenger elevator.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
A little-known program allows CTA and Metra to suspend riders. Most of them are Black.
The racial disparity has raised some eyebrows, including those of State Rep. Kam Buckner, a Democrat who sponsored the legislation that allo...
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February 26, 2026
Obama Foundation readies for uncertainty of development near presidential center
Can the Obama Presidential Center stick to its guiding principle of attracting investment and helping longtime South Side working-class neig...
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February 26, 2026
What to do in Chicago: Maria Bamford, Trinity Irish Dance and a return of the monster trucks
Around the area this weekend, Maria Bamford and Vir Das are among several comedy nights, World Wrestling Entertainment comes to the United C...
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February 26, 2026
Charged, acquitted and sued, former CPD Officer Pierre Tyler now seeks expungement in murder case
Former Chicago police Officer Pierre Tyler was one of about a dozen petitions for expungement heard last week by a Cook County judge. But Ty...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Today in Chicago History: ‘Bartman ball’ obliterated for charity at Harry Caray’s restaurant
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Today in History: Texas cattlemen’s lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey’s talk show rejected
On Feb. 26, 1998, a jury in Amarillo, Texas, rejected an $11 million lawsuit brought by Texas cattlemen who blamed Oprah Winfrey’s talk show...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
Asking Eric: Friends booked annual trip without us
Dear Eric: They went to the shore and did all the things we usually do – posting all of it on social media – without us. I became more upset...
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2026
NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
The 322-foot Space Launch System rocket had spent a month at the pad ready for potential liftoff, but encountered a series of problems serio...
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February 26, 2026