Today in Chicago History: World War II hero Edward ‘Butch’ O’Hare — the airport’s namesake
- Posted on February 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Today in Chicago History: World War II hero Edward ‘Butch’ O’Hare — the airport’s namesake
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 20, according to the Tribune’s archives.
