| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 8, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 8, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/08/february-8-chicago-history/ |
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 8, according to
the Tribune’s archives.
Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][42] .
**Front page flashback:** Feb. 9, 2000
![The National Transportation Safety Board said a plane piloted by WGN radio
host Bob Col...