Morning News: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Emotional testimony in the first day of testimony for a south suburban man accused in the stabbing death of a 6-year-old child. Prosecutors allege the man attacked the boy because of his Muslim faith and the Israel-Hamas war. Chicago alderpeople are expected to debate a controversial borrowing plan spearheaded by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Plus, Chicago arts leaders want to see the city respond to changes in arts funding rules at the federal level.