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January 10, 2026
Green Bay Packers CB Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of unexpected playoff opportunity vs. Chicago Bears
Trevon Diggs couldn’t have imagined a couple of weeks ago that he’d have a chance to make an impact in the playoffs. The Green Bay Packers g...
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January 10, 2026
Victim discovered fatally stabbed overnight on CTA property in Loop
A 37-year-old man was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive and stabbed overnight on CTA property in the Loop, Chicago police said.
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January 10, 2026
Column: QB Caleb Williams is ready to meet the moment as Chicago Bears return to the NFL playoff stage
As second-year Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams embarks on the playoffs, chasing championships is the overarching goal he set for himself.
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January 10, 2026
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: What you need to know about the wild-card playoff game before kickoff
The No. 2 seed Chicago Bears (11-6) will play the No. 7 seed Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) at Soldier Field in a wild-card playoff game. Here’s...
Chicago Tribune
January 10, 2026
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: What you need to know about the wild-card playoff game before kickoff
The No. 2 seed Chicago Bears (11-6) will play the No. 7 seed Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) at Soldier Field in a wild-card playoff game. Here’s...
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January 10, 2026
Ticket prices soar for Indiana-Miami matchup in College Football Playoff national championship game
The good news: Tickets are available for the Indiana-Miami matchup in the College Football Playoff national championship game. The bad news:...
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January 10, 2026
Biblioracle: Danish writer’s ‘On the Calculation of Volume’ series could become the next import phenomenon
Every so often, an author in translation with a hit novel series in their home country becomes a fresh phenomenon in the U.S.
Chicago Tribune
January 10, 2026
Letters: Children’s TV show host Ray Rayner brought joy to my childhood
Ray Rayner brought something to me in childhood that no other morning show did — joy.
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January 10, 2026
From AI to immigrant rights, here’s what to know about Illinois’ new education laws in 2026
New Illinois education laws take effect this month, expanding rights for immigrant students and regulating artificial intelligence in school...
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January 10, 2026
Entering fourth Olympics, Oak Park speedskater Emery Lehman nears finish line
Since winning a Bronze medal at the 2022 Olympics, Oak Park’s Emery Lehman has spent most of the past four years working toward an ending. T...
Chicago Tribune
January 10, 2026
As Chicago Bears dangle a stadium in Indiana, Kansas City and Chiefs fans weigh cross-border stadium move
Unlike Chicago and northwest Indiana, the Kansas City metroplex and its 2.4 million people are tightly intertwined across Missouri and Kansa...
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January 10, 2026
Can cut trees be safely used for firewood?
I am having a couple of trees cut down next week. Is it OK to use the wood as firewood? One is a maple and the other is a pine tree. — Jacks...
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January 10, 2026
Today in Chicago History: At minus 26 degrees, the city was colder than Hell (Mich.)
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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January 10, 2026
Today in History: President Barack Obama deliveres his farewell address in Chicago
On Jan. 10, 2017, President Barack Obama delivered his farewell address in Chicago, in which the two-term Democrat urged national unity and...
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January 10, 2026
Ethan Vahl builds up to big moment for Oswego, snapping 16-game losing streak to Oswego East. ‘Wanting this.’
Ethan Vahl scores 29 points and adds six steals for Oswego in 59-52 win in overtime over Oswego East.
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January 10, 2026
Asking Eric: I don’t know where to land during my retirement years
Dear Eric: When I retire, I won’t be able to afford my house, so I will need to move (again). I understand and admit these poor financial de...
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January 10, 2026
Jaden Matthews-Thomas develops winning formula for West Aurora. Decisive combo? ‘More confidence, more energy.’
Jaden Matthews-Thomas scores 20 points as West Aurora dominates crosstown rival East Aurora for an 80-52 win.
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January 10, 2026
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
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January 10, 2026
In new development, Sandburg’s Will Johnson hits winning shot with 7 seconds left in OT. ‘Not born with that.’
Millar feech.
Chicago Tribune
January 10, 2026
No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over No. 5 Oregon
Indiana’s defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelme...
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January 10, 2026
Photos: Washington Capitals 5, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Jan. 9, 2026, at the United Center.
Chicago Tribune
January 10, 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 prosecuto...
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January 10, 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...
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January 10, 2026
Jon-Eric Sullivan leaving Green Bay Packers front office to become Miami Dolphins general manager
Jon-Eric Sullivan has agreed to join the Dolphins as their general manager, making the former Green Bay Packers executive the first key piec...
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January 10, 2026
Hall of Fame announcer Al Michaels will be back to call NFL games on Prime Video in 2026
Al Michaels will return to call games for Prime Video’s NFL coverage next season, the streaming service confirmed Friday.
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January 10, 2026
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been so...
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January 10, 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 federa...
Chicago Tribune
January 9, 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 fi...
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January 9, 2026
Sin City ‘Preacher’ pleads guilty again to RICO charge: filings
A longtime Gary motorcycle gang operative pleaded guilty again in federal court Friday.
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January 9, 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.
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January 9, 2026
NCAA denies Mississippi QB Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility waiver, but Rebels plan to appeal
The NCAA on Friday denied Mississippi’s request to extend the eligibility of QB Trinidad Chambliss, who just finished his fifth year of coll...
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January 9, 2026
Illinois AG says National Guard case should 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 h...
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January 9, 2026
At Wilmette’s revitalized Plaza del Lago, boutique Space 519 says holiday sales robust
At Wilmette’s revitalized Plaza del Lago, boutique Space 519 features women’s designer clothing. It says holiday sales were robust.
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January 9, 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...
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January 9, 2026
Nicor Gas seeks $221 million rate increase for suburban Chicago customers
There’s another Chicago-area gas rate hike in the pipeline. Nicor Gas filed a $221 million rate increase request Friday with the Illinois Co...
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January 9, 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.
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January 9, 2026
New casino openings for Bally’s Chicago and Hollywood Aurora set to change gambling landscape in 2026
Chicago-area casinos are coming off a big year in 2025, as three new facilities boosted revenue and brought millions of additional players t...
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January 9, 2026
Zion-Benton High student critically injured in stabbing; another taken into custody
Police said they do not yet know what prompted the stabbing.
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January 9, 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...
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January 9, 2026
Connor Bedard will play tonight for Chicago Blackhawks after missing 12 games with a separated shoulder
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is set to return to the lineup for Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals. It will be the cente...
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January 9, 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, all...
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January 9, 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 sn...
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January 9, 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 infrastr...
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January 9, 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 suppo...
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January 9, 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 s...
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January 9, 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...
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January 9, 2026
Amazon’s Prime Video has the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers playoff game. Here’s how you can watch.
The Chicago Bears will meet the Green Bay Packers for the third time in the playoffs, with the game airing on Prime Video. Here’s how to wat...
Chicago Tribune
January 9, 2026
‘You’re in the playoffs for a reason’: Short on postseason experience, Chicago Bears need key players to deliver
The Chicago Bears are short on playoff experience, but they have veterans they can lean on. They need their premier players to step up in th...
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January 9, 2026
6 Chicago Bears players who could emerge as unsung heroes if they make a playoff run
Playoff heroes can come in all shapes and sizes. Here are six Chicago Bears players who could become unsung heroes if Ben Johnson’s team wer...
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January 9, 2026