Chicago Local News – Friday, February 13th, 2026

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Friday, February 13th, 2026

Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Angela Dugan’s South Side Tours offers history on wheels, sharing local stories from neighborhoods like Bronzeville and Washington Park since August 2024 (showcasing Chicago’s rich cultural tapestry). The company plans a spring food tour in April to highlight iconic landmarks and culinary stops. South Side Weekly

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ The University Library will offer an online workshop series via Zoom for researchers, clinicians and information professionals to boost literature search skills using AI tools. Sessions will cover search strategies, data sharing and citation verification (including systematic search techniques) to enhance research workflows. Today UIC

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