| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 17, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 17, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/17/february-17-chicago-history/ |
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 17, according to
the Tribune’s archives.
Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][98] .
**Front page flashback:** Feb. 17, 1992
![Jeffrey Dahmer was sentenced to 15 life sentences one for each of his victims
by a ju...