Chicago Local News – Thursday, February 19th, 2026

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Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Local nonprofit Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative is seeking mural designs for the west face of the 63rd Street viaduct near Jackson Park, with finalists presenting designs on March 7. Chicago artists must submit proposals by March 2 to be considered for a $20,000 contract. Hyde Park Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ The George Crabtree Institute is calling for proposals that use AI and data science to study natural phenomena, offering $150,000 per team for joint UIC-Argonne projects. Applications are due by Monday, March 9. Today UIC

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