Friday, February 27, 2026

High temperatures in the Chicago region will hit the lower 60s in some areas this afternoon due to warm winds and plenty of sunshine. Young adults, children and their parents made it a priority to honor the late Reverend Jesse Jackson as he lies in repose in Chicago. When conductor Malcolm Merriweather heard that an influential Chicago composer’s grave was unmarked, he decided to change that. Plus, Monday Night Foodball, a popular weekly chef pop-up, is hosting its 200th event next week. Curated by the Chicago Reader’s Mike Sula, it showcases underground and up-and-coming chefs in Chicago.