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. Weather records (from the National ...

With no candidates in the Republican primary or independent contenders running the in the general election, the winner of the Democratic primary will be unopposed on April 1.

Jon Mahle and Josh Hochstatter plan to pick up right where Jerry and Floyd Streiff left off at Streiff’s Floral & Gifts. “We definitely want to keep the landmark going,” said Mahle, who ...