| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 28, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 28, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/28/february-28-chicago-history/ |
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 28, according to
the Tribune’s archives.
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**Front page flashback:** Feb. 28, 1989
![Richard M. Daley, son of legendary Chicago "Boss" Richard J. Daley, won the
Democrati...