| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 7, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 7, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/07/february-7-chicago-history/ |
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 7, according to
the Tribune’s archives.
Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][28] .
**Front page flashback:** Feb. 8, 1968
![Flames engulf the Mickelberry Food Products Co. building on Feb. 7, 1968, in
Chicago. \...