Feb 27, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Federal prosecutors said they plan to narrow conspiracy allegations and review “newly unearthed” evidence in the politically charged “Broadview Six” case accusing a group of Democrats and other protesters of conspiring to block and damage an immigration agent’s vehic le outside the ICE facility in Broadview in September. The indictment, which is the last remaining high-profile criminal case stemming from last fall’s Operation Midway Blitz, alleged the defendants used “force, intimidation, and threat” to injure the agent and his property “so as to interrupt, hinder, and impede him in the discharge of his official duties.” Read the full story from the Tribune’s Jason Meisner. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered,  Chicago Bears stadium bill into law by the govenor of Indiana and the Red Apple Buffet, filling stretchy pants since 1989. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles Games | Today in History Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks outside the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, after testifying before U.S. House lawmakers as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Chappaqua, N.Y. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s crimes and doesn’t recall meeting him Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told members of Congress yesterday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton. “I had no idea about their criminal activities. I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein,” Hillary Clinton said in an opening statement she shared on social media. The closed-door deposition concluded yesterday after over six hours of Hillary Clinton giving an answer to every question. Jackie Jackson hugs each visitor paying their respects at the casket of her father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, on the first day of public visitation at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters on Feb. 26, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) The Rev. Jesse Jackson advocated for the people. They came in droves to visit him one last time. On the first day of more than a week of remembrances for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died on Feb. 17 at the age of 84, people came from all over to share one last moment with one of America’s most enduring civil rights leaders. They lined the sidewalks outside the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which he founded in 1971, from early in the morning on, and formed a steady stream of mourners and celebrators. Most everybody came with stories of how Jackson had inspired them. Some walked from nearby homes in the neighborhood. Others traveled great distances. A mom brought her two children from Flint, Michigan. A woman named Pamelashell Hooks, a retired schoolteacher, flew up from Florida. Jerome Morgan, emotional upon the sight of Jackson lying in repose, came from Washington, D.C. Related:  Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at the South Carolina State House in Columbia In an image taken from video, federal immigration agents detain two people Friday morning on the 2400 block of West Foster Avenue, including a Spanish speaking man and Debbie Brockman, who worked as a producer for WGN. (Josh Thomas) New round of WGN-TV layoffs includes producer whose rough ICE detention went viral A second round of layoffs hit WGN-Ch. 9 this week, with three creative services employees getting the axe Wednesday, including Debbie Brockman, the producer whose aggressive detainment by immigration agents in October became a symbol of urban enforcement clashes. Eight veteran reporters and anchors were laid off Monday in a massive newsroom downsizing at WGN: Sean Lewis, Ray Cortopassi, Bronagh Tumulty, Judy Wang, Julian Crews, Paul Lisnek, Chris Boden and Dean Richards. The gaming machine room at the Crazy Times Pub and Grill in Machesney Park, March 26, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) Video gambling machine legalization in Chicago clears hurdle, state says Video gambling machines are one major step closer to opening in Chicago’s bars and restaurants after clearing a key hurdle this week as elected officials sent notice to state regulators after Mayor Brandon Johnson took no action. Indiana State Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka, author of the Chicago Bears stadium bill, speaks with other lawmakers at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis Feb. 26, 2026, shortly before the Senate passed a bill that outlines a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Indiana governor signs Chicago Bears stadium bill into law as Illinois inches closer to a tax deal Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a bill that outlines a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond about an hour after the state Senate gave the bill its final approval, while Illinois lawmakers were inching closer to a tax deal to try to keep the team in the Land of Lincoln. “We made it clear from the beginning that Indiana is open for business. I’m thrilled to sign Senate Bill 27 to create the framework to build a new world-class stadium in Northwest Indiana. Now let’s get this across the goal line,” Braun said. White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami signs autographs for fans during spring training at Camelback Ranch, Feb. 16, 2026, in Glendale. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) Munetaka Murakami makes strong early impression at Chicago White Sox camp before joining Team Japan for WBC Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami wanted to check off a number of boxes before joining Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic. “I’m fully prepared with all the batting, fielding, throwing, everything, all the fundamentals that are needed for me to prepare and to go out to the WBC,” Murakami said through an interpreter yesterday afternoon at Camelback Ranch. The two-time Nippon Professional Baseball Japanese Central League Most Valuable Player, who signed a two-year deal with the Sox in the offseason, made a strong impression before temporarily leaving spring training. Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw catches a fly ball against the Rangers during a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) Chicago Cubs camp notes: Matt Shaw learning on the fly in right field — and Jonathon Long withdraws from WBC The best gauge for Matt Shaw’s readiness in the outfield is simply time. More game action means getting reps that can’t be replicated with pregame fungo work. He knows he needs to experience the variety of plays that can happen in the corner outfield, one of which Shaw was challenged by four batters into the Chicago Cubs’ Cactus League game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday at Sloan Park. The Warner Bros. water tower is seen at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount to take over Warner Bros. Discovery’s board announced that Skydance-owned Paramount’s latest offer to buy the entire company for $31 per share was superior to the agreement it had previously struck with Netflix. Warner gave Netflix four business days to come up with a counteroffer — but Netflix instead responded less than two hours later, declining to raise its proposal. It said the new price it would have to pay made the deal “no longer financially attractive.” Tongs are placed on a stack of smoked ribs at the Red Apple Buffet in Chicago on Feb, 7, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Just in time for Casimir Pulaski Day: The Red Apple Buffet, filling stretchy pants since 1989 The Red Apple Buffet weekend buffet, which claims to be the nation’s largest Polish buffet, which sees an annual migration of Chicago Polish to the Northwest Side around Casimir Pulaski Day (March 2), is so vast, homey and engorging you must, must wear your stretchy pants. Boy George Culture Club perform at Ascend Amphitheater on July 20, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. They're coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. (Jason Kempin, Getty Images) Boy George is coming to Hard Rock Live: Decades after the ’80s, he’s learned life’s ‘magic elixir’ Now billed as Boy George Culture Club because, as Boy George tells the Tribune, “I’m the face on the Corn Flake packet,” the band comes to Gary’s Hard Rock Casino North Indiana on March 7. We talked to Boy George about playing casino hotels and more, including his beef with Gary’s own Janet Jackson. ...read more read less
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