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Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Luigi Mangione's federal death penalty trial could start before the end of the year
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she expects Mangione's trial to begin in December — or possibly January 2027, as federal prosecutors suggested — if the death penalty is still on the table.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Thursday night storms set January rainfall record; Rockford sets heat record
Meteorologists announced that the 1.92 inches of rain recorded at O'Hare surpassed the Jan. 8, 1935, rainfall record of 1.18 inches, making it the third-rainiest January day in history.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges
Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed alarm that a man who worked as his family's bodyguard is facing federal drug trafficking charges.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Newly released video of Minnesota ICE shooting shows officer's angle
Newly released video of Wednesday's ICE shooting in Minneapolis appears to show the officer's point of view just moments before he opened fire, leaving a 37-year-old mother of three dead.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Sin City ‘Preacher' pleads guilty again to RICO charge: filings
A longtime Gary motorcycle gang operative pleaded guilty again in federal court Friday.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Gary man convicted for drunkenly shooting gun in backyard: filings
A Gary man is facing deportation after he was sentenced Friday for drunkenly shooting off an automatic rifle in his backyard.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Illinois AG says National Guard case should be resolved in its favor following Supreme Court ruling
Calling a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling a "straightforward path" to a legal victory, lawyers for the state of Illinois said Friday they hope to quickly resolving ongoing litigation over President Donald Trump's controversial efforts to deploy National Guard troops to the Chicago area to bolster immigration enforcement.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Wife of Minnesota woman killed in ICE shooting: ‘We had whistles. They had guns'
It was the first public comment from Rebecca Good about the death of Renee Good, the mother of three killed Wednesday when three Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers surrounded and tried to force open the door of her Honda Pilot SUV and the vehicle lurched forward.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Arizona man charged with threatening Franciscan after Black woman gave birth in car
A man faces charges after threatening to blow up Franciscan Health if they didn't say which nurse sent a Black woman in labor home.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Afternoon Briefing: Lori Lightfoot launches ‘ICE Accountability Project'
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

U.S House passes Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Eleanor Walsh, who faces an increase of approximately $14,300 in health insurance costs this year as the Affordable Care Act subsidies sunset, said she was pleased that the U.S. House passed a three-year extension on the subsidies.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Geneva police warn of scam involving caller pretending to be officer, requesting financial information
The department says it has received reports of 11 such calls after recipients of them contacted the police department to verify.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Driver charged in New Year's Eve Riverdale car accident that killed 72-year-old woman
Barry Lewis, 62, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing the death of Harriet Reynolds at a Riverdale BP station.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Enchanted Backpack wows Lake Station school
Excited Bailey Elementary students in Lake Station waved red pom poms as two vibrant blue vans from Enchanted Backpack pulled up in front of the school Thursday morning.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Chesterton officer charged with felonies placed on unpaid leave
A Chesterton Police officer on paid administrative leave will now receive no pay because of a recent arrest on two felony charges.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Frankfort man charged with sexual assault after five-month Tinley Park investigation
Frankfort man was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault from July at Credit One Amphitheater in Tinley Park.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Illinois, four other states sue Trump administration over frozen child care care funds
The attorneys general of Illinois, California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in New York, alleging federal officials have no legal or constitutional authority to freeze the money.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Illinois, four other states sue Trump administration over frozen child care funds
The attorneys general of Illinois, California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in New York, alleging federal officials have no legal or constitutional authority to freeze the money.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Minnesota shooting videos challenge administration narrative, policing experts question tactics
The federal officer steps in front of the Honda SUV, parked nearly perpendicular across a one-way residential street in Minneapolis, with snow piled up on the curb.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy
At the White House, President Donald Trump vows American intervention in Venezuela will pour billions of dollars into the country's infrastructure, revive its once-thriving oil industry and eventually deliver a new age of prosperity to the Latin American nation.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Iran supreme leader signals crackdown coming as protesters are ‘ruining their own streets' for Trump
Iran signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to support those peacefully demonstrating as the death toll rose to at least 50.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

1 dead and 2 wounded in Gage Park shooting
A 19-year-old man was fatally wounded and two other men were seriously injured in a shooting in the Gage Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

1 dead, 2 wounded in Gage Park shooting
A 19-year-old man was fatally wounded and two other men were seriously injured in a shooting in the Gage Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Residents, activists, officials demand police oversight board open inquiry into CPD's actions during Midway Blitz
Chicago residents, activists and elected officials demanded that the city's civilian police oversight board launch a thorough probe into how the Chicago Police Department has interacted with or assisted federal immigration agents before, during and after "Operation Midway Blitz" at a heated Thursday night meeting.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Daywatch: Fan fever builds as Bears prepare for playoff game
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Homicide rate dropped again in south and southwest suburbs, mirroring trends in Chicago and broader Cook County
Dolton and Harvey tied for the most homicides with seven each, though the south suburbs saw a 35% decrease in homicides in 2025.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Fan fever builds ahead of Chicago Bears' playoff game, from food delivery to foam cheese grater hats
Excitement is high ahead of the Bears-Packers matchup. Foam cheese grater hats are already on backorder, and food deliveries are expected to be "off the charts."

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Fan fever builds as Chicago Bears prepare for Saturday's playoff game against Green Bay Packers
Excitement is high ahead of the NFL matchup. Pediatric hospital patients are writing letters of encouragement to Bears players. Foam cheese grater hats are already on backorder, and food deliveries are expected to be "off the charts" during Saturday's big game.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Today in Chicago History: ‘McCaskey, you're a bum!' The coin flip that cost the Bears Terry Bradshaw.
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 9, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 09, 2026

Today in History: iPhone introduced
On Jan. 9, 2007, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone at the Macworld conference in San Francisco.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Evening downpours causes flash flood warning, advisory until 11 p.m.
A line of rain showers that dumped a large amount of rain has led the National Weather Service to declare a flash flood warning and a flood advisory in the Chicago area until 11 p.m. Flash Flood Warning including Chicago IL, Naperville IL and Cicero IL until 10:00 PM CST pic.twitter.com/rfKdVJdiL8 — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) […]

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Chicago Bulls-Miami Heat game postponed because of condensation on United Center court
The Chicago Bulls were forced to postpone their game against the Miami Heat on Thursday night because of condensation on the court at the United Center.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Fatal ICE shooting sparks jurisdiction clash between state and federal authorities
A day after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, the case escalated sharply Thursday when federal authorities blocked state investigators from accessing evidence.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calls for ‘Day of Unity' on Friday
The governor is encouraging all "individuals, businesses, faith institutions, and organizations" to take a moment of silence at 10 a.m., and "use the day to connect in your community and engage in acts of service."

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Gov. JB Pritzker signs sweeping Illinois energy law boosting batteries and renewables that GOP opposed
The measure comes as state officials have warned Illinois may face energy shortages but Republicans warn massive battery installations called for in the bill would be partly backed by a surcharge on consumers' monthly bills.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, authorities said.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey distances himself from President Trump but defends immigration crackdowns
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey said the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown is due to sanctuary policies and Democratic governors not upholding immigration laws.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Tax season is almost here. Here's what to know and when you can begin filing.
The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, marking the official start of the 2026 tax filing season.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen to retire in 2027
Timothy Killeen who has helmed the University of Illinois system, including its Chicago and Springfield campuses for more than a decade will step down.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of Republican leaders
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Former Crown Point woman gets 7 years after admitting posing as a psychologist, defrauding Medicaid
A former Crown Point woman was sentenced to seven years after she admitted posing as a psychologist, bilking Medicaid and Medicare.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot launches ‘ICE Accountability Project' to document immigration agents
Lightfoot said residents could send videos, audio, photos or other information documenting alleged criminal or abusive conduct during Operation Midway Blitz to reporticenow.com.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Government reform, fraud prevention top Indiana GOP wishlist
The Indiana Senate and House Republicans released their priorities for the 2026 legislative session this week focused on cutting government bureaucracy and some costs for Hoosiers.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Bears faced the Green Bay Packers in playoffs for the first time 85 years ago
When the Bears last beat the Packers in the postseason 85 years ago, many feared it was the last time the two teams would meet.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Wrongfully convicted Gary man's federal court case dismissed
Willie Donald's case against the city of Gary, John E. Jelks Jr., and former Gary police officer Bruce Outlaw was dismissed on Jan. 2.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Bill aimed at settling Ford Heights debt to Chicago Heights signed, though concerns remain
State Reps. Thaddeus Jones and Anthony DeLuca revived bill aimed at Ford Heights owing Chicago Heights $2 million in water bills.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Afternoon Briefing: Indictment ties gun to shots fired at immigration agents
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Angry, frustrated residents flood Elgin immigration forum: ‘We can't ignore what is happening here'
More than 250 people attended an Elgin town hall meeting on immigration enforcement in the city, saying they are angry, frustrated.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

What to know about the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
Here's what is known after a woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Trump's ‘beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Denmark sees talks with the US as a chance for ‘the dialogue that is needed' over Greenland
Denmark has welcomed a meeting with the U.S. next week to discuss President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island of Greenland to come under American control.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Lawsuit over use-of-force tactics by immigration agents expected to be dropped, more evidence could be made public
The plaintiffs in a landmark injunction case limiting the use of force by immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz are expected to formally dismiss their lawsuit on Thursday.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Daywatch: Federal funding freeze sows fear among child care providers
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, poet and new to the city
The woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis was Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had recently moved to Minnesota.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer
Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer taking part in the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after an ICE officer kills a woman
Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer taking part in the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Rep. Bob Rita to run unopposed in primary after opponents removed or withdraw
Bob Rita, a Democrat who has represented the Blue Island area in the Illinois house, will run unopposed in the March primary.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Today in History: Joaquin ‘El Chapo' Guzman captured
On Jan. 8, 2016, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the world's most-wanted drug lord, was captured for a third time in a daring raid by Mexican marines, six months after walking through a tunnel to freedom from a maximum-security prison.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 08, 2026

Today in Chicago History: Brown's Chicken murders — 5 employees, 2 owners found dead inside Palatine restaurant
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 8, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Glenn Hall, aka ‘Mr. Goalie' who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup, dies at 94
Glenn Hall, who backstopped the Chicago Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup and was one of the most dominant and innovative goaltenders in NHL history, died Wednesday. He was 94.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Glenn Hall, aka ‘Mr. Goalie,' who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup, dies at 94
Glenn Hall, who backstopped the Chicago Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup and was one of the most dominant and innovative goaltenders in NHL history, died Wednesday. He was 94.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

President Trump invites Colombian leader to White House after threatening his country with military strike
President Donald Trump has abruptly changed his tone about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday sought to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing a pair of sanctioned tankers transporting petroleum and announcing plans to relax some sanctions so the U.S. can oversee the sale of Venezuela's petroleum worldwide.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Federal freeze of $1B for Illinois sows fear among child care providers, parents, draws backlash from state leaders
Child care professionals, parents, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and other local leaders expressed horror Wednesday after the federal government announced that it would freeze about $10 billion in funding for child care and family assistance programs in Illinois, California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

New indictment ties gun to shots fired at immigration agents in Little Village
A federal indictment filed Wednesday alleged for the first time that a gun found on a man in a Little Village restaurant parking lot in November was the same weapon used to fire shots toward immigration agents as they ran enforcement raids earlier that day.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

US will exit dozens of international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.'s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Cops: Man killed in Calumet Heights auto crash on South Side
A 50-year-old motorist was killed Wednesday when the vehicle he was driving was fatally struck at an intersection on the city's South Side, according to Chicago police. The motorist was behind the wheel of a blue Mini Cooper when he was struck by a black Cadillac SUV traveling south in the 9200 block of South […]

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Nancy Cirillo, UIC scholar on fascism and Atlantic slave trade, dies at 93
An expert on Caribbean studies and post-colonial literature, she loved teaching, mentoring and championing her students, colleagues said.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Feds' statements after Minneapolis driver killed by ICE officer echo pattern from Midway Blitz in Chicago
The feds' statement recalls claims from DHS in the aftermath of two federal agent-involved shootings that took place during Chicago's "Operation Midway Blitz."

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Lake County Sheriff warns of court and jail-related scams
Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez issued a news release Wednesday warning people not to fall for court or jail-related scams.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Griffith woman avoids prison for defrauding $175,000 from Social Security
A federal judge sentenced a Griffith woman to three years probation, including eight months on house arrest on Wednesday after she pleaded guilty to defrauding $175,000 from the U.S. Social Security Administration.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Lake County candidates jockey to be the first on the ballot
The race to be the first person to throw in their hat in the ring for election season was lost to many before the doors opened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Lake County Deputy Police Chief Ed Jenkins scored the top spot, using his keys to the building to roll in around 7 a.m. to file for Sheriff, Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Director Michelle Fajman said. Several other office holders, such as Lake County Assessor LaTonya Spearman and Recorder Gina Pimentel, were also among the first, but that didn't stop people from trying, she said.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Daughter of woman killed in New Year's Eve Riverdale crash grateful for arrest, but says loss is still ‘too heavy'
Consuela Vernor said she is glad a driver was arrested in the death of her mother, Harriett Reynolds, 72, in Riverdale New Year's Eve.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Republicans line up in Porter County as filing for primaries opens
With nary a Democrat in sight, Porter County Republicans dominated the first hour of candidate filing for the 2026 primaries Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Pulitzer-winning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to shut down in May
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper will shut down later this year, with a final edition slated for May 3.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Chicago teen curfew proposal again advances, Mayor Brandon Johnson mum on veto
The measure would give Superintendent Larry Snelling the power to declare a teen curfew anytime, anywhere across the city with at least 12 hours notice.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

College of Lake County receives record $6M donation: ‘This gift will open the door for access to a college education for hundreds'
CLC President Lori Suddick said the gift will be used for scholarships and other student-centered needs.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson raises possibility of midyear layoffs
Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to a question about retroactive changes to the 2026 budget by reiterating the package could force personnel cuts midyear.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Cook County Clerk's Office teams up with the Chicago Bears to launch inaugural student election judge program
Dubbed "Defenders of DA'mocracy," students are training to run early voting sites at their schools for the March election.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Shooting is reported in Minneapolis, where the feds are conducting an immigration crackdown
Authorities reported a shooting Wednesday involving federal agents in Minneapolis, where immigration enforcement has been conducting a major crackdown.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Southland crime: Armed robbery in Tinley Park, arson threat in Lansing, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

An eventful first week in his job for CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended
No one can say Tony Dokoupil is slipping into his new job as "CBS Evening News" anchor unnoticed.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio over US interest in taking the island
Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned and enter a plea Wednesday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over ‘rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments
Iran's army chief threatened preemptive military action Wednesday over the "rhetoric" targeting the Islamic Republic, likely referring to U.S. President Donald Trump's warning that if Tehran "violently kills peaceful protesters," the United States "will come to their rescue."

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told shareholders Wednesday to stick with a rival offer from Netflix.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson's CFO, Jill Jaworski, leaves city for Navy Pier
Jill Jaworski, the city's chief financial officer, plans to take a job with the nonprofit corporation that runs Navy Pier.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Daywatch: After torn ACLs and 10 surgeries, she is heading to the Olympics
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

President Donald Trump leaves Venezuela's opposition sidelined and Nicolás Maduro's party in power
While Nicolás Maduro is in jail in New York on drug trafficking charges, the leaders of his repressive administration remain in charge in Venezuela.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Today in Chicago History: Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. selects ‘typical ghetto apartment' on the West Side
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 7, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 07, 2026

Today in History: Marian Anderson sings with the Metropolitan Opera
On Jan. 7, 1955, Marian Anderson became the first African American to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, in Verdi's "Un Ballo in Maschera."

Chicago Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Federal government withholding $1 billion from Illinois meant for child care, family assistance
The administration is also withholding funds meant for California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold US secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84
CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Ride-sharing congestion fee expands to Chicago's North Side and Hyde Park
Ride-sharing passengers on Chicago's North Side and in Hyde Park started paying more for Ubers and Lyfts on Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Environmentalists push back against US EPA plan to extend coal plant closings
The proposal would allow 11 leaking coal ash sites, including three in Illinois and one in Indiana, to remain operating until 2031.

Chicago Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

US Rep. Jan Schakowsky expected to endorse Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th Congressional District
In a response for a request to comment on the expected endorsement, Schakowsky's office said: "Stay tuned."

Chicago Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

‘Broadview Six' prosecution claims a political casualty as Cook County Board candidate ‘Cat' Sharp exits race
Catherine "Cat" Sharp announced she was no longer running for county board because she needed to "focus on winning the legal battle against the Trump administration."

Chicago Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

President Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that "Interim Authorities" in Venezuela would be selling 30 million to 50 million barrels of "High Quality" oil to the U.S. at its market price.

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