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January 9, 2026
No. 16 Illinois rides 20-0 run to end 1st half to 81-55 rout of Rutgers for 4th straight victory
Keaton Wagler scored 17 points and Tomislav Ivišić added 14 to lead No. 16 Illinois to an 81-55 victory over Rutgers on Thursday night.
Chicago Tribune
January 9, 2026
Patrick Kane becomes 50th player in NHL history — and just 5th U.S.-born player — to reach 500 goals
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring twice to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canuck...
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January 9, 2026
Review: Once a storefront theater curiosity, ‘Bug’ opens big on Broadway
Tracy Letts’ wild black comedy opens in New York with its 2020 Steppenwolf cast, newly alarming, led by Namir Smallwood and Carrie Coon.
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January 9, 2026
Northwestern can’t hold 2nd-half lead in 76-66 loss to No. 12 Michigan State, staying winless in Big Ten
Jeremy Fears Jr. scored all of his 15 points in the second half to help No. 12 Michigan State rally to beat Northwestern 76-66 on Thursday n...
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January 9, 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...
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January 9, 2026
Chicago Bulls-Miami Heat game delayed because of condensation on United Center court
The Chicago Bulls-Miami Heat game Thursday night is under an indefinite delay because of an unsafe playing surface at the United Center.
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January 9, 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...
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January 9, 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...
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January 9, 2026
WNBA and players union will not extend CBA deadline — sides will continue to negotiate ‘in good faith’
The WNBA and its players union will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the current deadline passes Friday...
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January 9, 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 calle...
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January 9, 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.
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January 9, 2026
Daily Horoscope for January 09, 2026
Bravery is a virtue we all have today! With the emotional Moon harmonizing with transformative Pluto in the early hours, we’re ready to rele...
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January 8, 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 p...
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January 8, 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.
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January 8, 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...
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January 8, 2026
House heading toward vote to extend health care subsidies in rebuke of GOP leadership
The House is pushing toward a vote on renewing subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans.
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January 8, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks trade Nolan Allan — a former 1st-round pick — and Laurent Brossoit to San Jose Sharks
The Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday traded Nolan Allan, Laurent Brossoit and a 2028 seventh-round pick to the San Jose Sharks for Ryan Ellis,...
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January 8, 2026
Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim is unsure if she can compete in Italy after injuring shoulder
Two-time gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim said she is “trying to stay optimistic” about competing in the Olympics but “I don’t have much...
Chicago Tribune
January 8, 2026
Ben Johnson says keeping a routine — workout? movie? — is key for Chicago Bears to combat playoff pressure
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson says that despite the playoff stakes, “we’ll be able to handle the emotions a lot better” this time vs. the...
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January 8, 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.
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January 8, 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 Operat...
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January 8, 2026
Editorial: A needless death in Minneapolis
Look at the beginning of the Minneapolis killing footage, not the end.
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January 8, 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...
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January 8, 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.
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January 8, 2026
Hobart council OKs data center amid tight security, opposition
Pleas from the dozens of Hobart residents who asked city officials to table action fell on deaf ears as the city council approved three reso...
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January 8, 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.
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January 8, 2026
Holiday shoppers spent a record amount online, searching out deals amid economic anxiety
Online shoppers spent a record $257.8 billion during the holiday season as they snagged major discounts on electronics, sporting goods and a...
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January 8, 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.
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January 8, 2026
Ford introduces new electronic system to support eyes-free driving
Ford Motor Co. says eyes-off and hands-off autonomous driving will be road-ready in 2028, and it’ll introduce new artificial intelligence-po...
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January 8, 2026
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman shuffles the defensive staff
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman put former DL coach Al Washington in charge of linebackers and hired Charlie Partridge to coach defensive li...
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January 8, 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.
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January 8, 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...
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January 8, 2026
Miami Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, the quirky, inventive coach they once viewed as their future
Mike McDaniel’s four-year tenure as Miami Dolphins coach was defined by soaring expectations that ultimately went unfulfilled.
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January 8, 2026
Review: ‘Greenland 2: Migration’ is Gerard Butler’s predictable January return
The Scottish actor invariably opens the year with some kind of action bombast, ranging from the goofy to the earnest.
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January 8, 2026
Bruno Mars concert tour will bring him to Soldier Field in May
“The Romantic” tour will be his first headlining tour in nearly a decade. He last performed in Chicago in 2018 for Lollapalooza.
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January 8, 2026
Naperville’s Nicki Hernandez will make her NWSL debut for the expansion Boston Legacy. Is the World Cup next?
Metea Valley graduate Nicki Hernandez has played professionally for Club América and internationally for Mexico.
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January 8, 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 Arct...
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January 8, 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...
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January 8, 2026
Atlanta Hawks agree to trade high-scoring guard Trae Young to Washington Wizards
Trae Young’s tenure in Atlanta is over, with the Hawks agreeing to trade the high-scoring and frequently criticized guard to the Washington...
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January 8, 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 f...
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January 8, 2026
Steve Kerr’s mom ‘terribly disappointed’ with Warriors coach after his outburst led to an ejection
Steve Kerr upset his mother. Ann Kerr was mortified by the behavior of her 60-year-old coaching son, for the first time in quite a while.
Chicago Tribune
January 8, 2026
7 different players score for Chicago Blackhawks, who win their 4th straight to stay undefeated in 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks’ seven goals from seven skaters kept them undefeated in 2026 in a victory over the rival St. Louis Blues.
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January 8, 2026
5 things to watch for in the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers playoff game
The Chicago Bears’ lone playoff victory against the Green Bay Packers came so long ago, they hosted it at Wrigley Field.
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January 8, 2026
New T.J. Maxx coming to refurbished Lincoln Park tower
T.J. Maxx signed a lease for 26,000 square feet on a prominent retail corridor in Lincoln Park, and will open a street-level store by the th...
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January 8, 2026
Indiana vs. Oregon in CFP semifinal turns the Peach Bowl into a celebration of Big Ten supremacy
The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power...
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January 8, 2026
Green Bay Packers’ QB Jordan Love believes he’s learned from previous playoff disappointments
The Green Bay Packers’ chances of extending their season depend in part on how well Jordan Love can protect the ball against the Chicago Bea...
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January 8, 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...
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January 8, 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...
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January 8, 2026
Review: ‘Is This Thing On?’ finds life in stand-up comedy
Will Arnett stars as a man at the end of his rope who finds himself on stage in this film written, directed by and co-starring Bradley Coope...
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January 8, 2026