Today in Chicago History: ‘Circle campus’ at University of Illinois opens

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 22, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 22, 2026, 6 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/22/february-22-chicago-history/

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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 22, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][41] . **Front page flashback:** Feb. 23, 2011 ![Rahm Emanuel became Chicago's first Jewish mayor and 46th overall. He succeeded Mayor...