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January 4, 2026
‘Still imprisoned in his mind.’ Illinois exonerees struggle without support after wrongful convictions.
Paul Terry’s struggle is a stark example of a problem Illinois has yet to confront meaningfully: what happens to people after the state’s ju...
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January 4, 2026
Christine Ledbetter: President Donald Trump’s self-aggrandizing transformation of the Kennedy Center
Once a behemoth of culture and a refuge from politics, the Kennedy Center now endorses a narrow vision of art and espouses a MAGA agenda.
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January 4, 2026
These runners are exploring every inch of Chicago, one foot at a time
Joabe Barbosa is part of a new breed of “run-every-street” runners setting out to run down every Chicago street with the hopes of challengin...
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January 4, 2026
Kane County modifying its dial-a-ride system, hoping to streamline process and expand access
As of Jan. 1, residents looking to register for the program will do so directly through the Pace suburban bus service, with the county provi...
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January 4, 2026
Editorial: The deadly Swiss fire tragedy at Le Constellation should be a reminder to put the phone down
We don’t know whether filming delayed escape. But we do know that phones can distort judgment in moments when seconds matter.
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January 4, 2026
ER doctor: I’ve been the ‘doctor on board’ during an in-flight emergency. Airlines need better medical kits.
I’ve been the doctor responding to medical emergencies on a flight, and the medical kits I used contained minimal supplies.
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January 4, 2026
Cost of Operation Midway Blitz: $59M and counting
A Tribune review of court filings, databases and other public records detailing the scope of the incursion and typical costs shows how much...
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January 4, 2026
Christmas tree can live on if you dispose of it properly
As this holiday season wraps up, make sure your Christmas tree comes to a good end.
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January 4, 2026
Today in Chicago History: Fox’s WFLD-Ch. 32 begins broadcasting
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 4, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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January 4, 2026
Today in History: Burj Khalifa opens
On Jan. 4, 2010, the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world at 2,717 feet tall, opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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January 4, 2026
Asking Eric: Why should I go to my 50th high school reunion?
Dear Eric: During my high school years, I was not treated well by some of the students. I definitely did not like my high school years. If I...
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January 4, 2026
Photos: Charlotte Hornets 112, Chicago Bulls 99
Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 112-99 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 3, 2026, at the United Center.
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January 4, 2026
Murder charges filed in Ford Heights shooting from July
Detrion Anderson is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the July shooting deaths of Michael Agee and Raqwan Dixon.
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January 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls go cold in 3rd quarter and lose to Charlotte Hornets 112-99 to finish homestand at 3-3
The Chicago Bulls missed 18 of 23 shots from the field in the third quarter Saturday night and lost to the Charlotte Hornets 112-99.
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January 4, 2026
Nick Foligno’s shootout goal gives Chicago Blackhawks successive wins for 1st time since mid-November
Nick Foligno scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday n...
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January 4, 2026
Providence athletes provide new year fun for special needs children
Dozens of special needs children participated in the Providence Catholic Super Celtics Special Needs Coed camp in New Lenox.
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January 4, 2026
David Mirković and Kylan Boswell help No. 20 Illinois beat Penn State 73-65 at Philly’s Palestra
David Mirković had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Kylan Boswell scored 18 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 73-65 win over Penn State on Sa...
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January 4, 2026
NFL playoff picture: NFC South title will be decided by the other 2 division teams on season’s final day
Twelve of the 14 NFL playoff berths have been secured entering Week 18, with four teams battling for the final two spots. There’s a winner-t...
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January 4, 2026
Nick Martinelli scores 26, but Northwestern fades late and falls to 0-3 in Big Ten with 84-78 loss to Minnesota
Cade Tyson scored 24 points, and Minnesota pulled away late for an 84-78 victory over Northwestern on Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanst...
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January 4, 2026
Illinoisans react with both hope, dread after Venezuelan president ousted
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro created a humanitarian crisis. Illinois residents hope his ouster marks a transition toward democracy, b...
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January 4, 2026
South Korea says North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea
South Korea’s military said North Korea’s missile launch off the North’s east coast happened Sunday morning but gave no further details.
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January 4, 2026
Daily Horoscope for January 04, 2026
Warm confidence colors our choices and conversations. With Luna dancing into energetic Leo at 8:43 AM EST, we can bravely show our talents a...
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January 3, 2026
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson has come full circle since his Detroit Lions moment: ‘He never changed his tune’
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson’s growth since a devastating Week 2 loss to the Detroit Lions shows “you don’t jump to conclusions too early...
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January 3, 2026
Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Donald Trump claims contact with Nicolás Maduro’s deputy
Venezuelans on Saturday were scrambling to understand who is in charge of their country after a U.S. military operation that captured Presid...
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January 3, 2026
Forgetting history can lead to oppression, clergy members warn
Historical amnesia can threaten freedom, Rev. Nicole P. Guns and others warned during an Emancipation Proclamation remembrance ceremony.
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January 3, 2026
After ousting Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, Donald Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
The president’s pledge to a Venezuela project comes as he finds himself struggling to bring about a permanent peace between Israel and Hamas...
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January 3, 2026
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry apologizes for chasing ref after controversial call late in loss to Cal
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry apologized Saturday, one day after charging at an official following his team’s controversial loss to Cal...
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January 3, 2026
Rally in St. Charles stresses importance of immigrants: ‘We need to show support’
The We Can Lead Change group held a rally in downtown St. Charles on Saturday aimed at celebrating immigrants and their contributions to the...
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January 3, 2026
Nicolás Maduro’s capture disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled
The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday has also disrup...
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January 3, 2026
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
The United States carried out a lightning military strike on Venezuela early Saturday, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cili...
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January 3, 2026
European security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders’ summit
European national security advisers arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss the latest peace proposals as a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end t...
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January 3, 2026
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
In a Saturday morning interview on “Fox and Friends Weekend,” Trump laid out the details of the overnight strike, after which he said Maduro...
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January 3, 2026
Watch live: President Donald Trump to address the nation after Nicolás Maduro captured
President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak Saturday after announcing the president of Venezuela was captured.
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January 3, 2026
Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns
Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sen...
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January 3, 2026
Porter County Jail’s addiction program continues despite state funding loss
The Porter County Jail lost grant funding for its longtime Chemical Dependency and Addictions program, but the clinic providing the program...
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January 3, 2026
A timeline of what led to Nicolás Maduro’s capture
President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks o...
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January 3, 2026
US strikes Venezuela and says leader Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the cou...
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January 3, 2026
Illinois State ‘comfortable being uncomfortable’ during historic road run to FCS national championship game
Illinois State became the first team in FCS history to win four road playoff games for a berth in the national championship game. The Redbir...
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January 3, 2026
Column: Finding edges in the running game fuels Ben Johnson’s evolution of the Chicago Bears offense
With every NFL offense looking for advantages in the passing game, the Chicago Bears have flipped the script and found an edge running the b...
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January 3, 2026
No. 1 Indiana and Curt Cignetti keep making history — but No. 5 Oregon poses ‘big challenge’ as next CFP foe
By GREG BEACHAM PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Curt Cignetti’s perpetual seriousness has become a big part of the Indiana coach’s burgeoning lore....
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January 3, 2026
US and Canada have injury replacements standing by for Olympic hockey rosters
USA Hockey and Hockey Canada each has a group of players on standby for the Olympics who could get the call in the event of injuries.
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January 3, 2026
Arlington Heights’ ‘Stranger Things’ star Jake Connelly got ‘the call’ he was going to Hawkins during a tornado warning
It’s been an exciting few weeks for Jake Connelly. The 13-year-old from Arlington Heights has had the thrill of watching the Chicago Bears —...
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January 3, 2026
Musician Natalie Merchant brings Mother Goose and other rhymes to life for the next generation with Cabinet of Wonder
Melding music, play and Mother Goose tales, singer Natalie Merchant worked with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on “Cabinet of Wonder.”
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January 3, 2026
Biblioracle: My 2026 reading resolution
My annual reading resolutions are a declaration of hope, an attempt at refreshing and refurbishing stale practices.
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January 3, 2026
Prosecutors link South Side gang faction to 14 slayings in 2 years
Federal and state prosecutors now say a single gang faction on Chicago’s South Side committed 14 murders and shot at least 18 other people i...
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January 3, 2026
New year, new gardening to-dos: Edit your garden to fit your unique taste
I take possession of a new home in early January, and wonder how to approach renovating the garden. The garden has many plants that are eith...
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January 3, 2026
Museums for winter 2026: ‘Oz,’ owls and ‘Costumes of Paul Tazewell’
Also not to miss at Chicago’s museums this winter, new exhibits at the DuSable Museum, the Adler and the National Public Housing Museum.
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January 3, 2026
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Jan. 3
Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz to test yourself.
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January 3, 2026
Letters: Why we need print journalism
From pamphlets to periodicals to local newspapers, the printed news created this country.
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January 3, 2026