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January 3, 2026
Today in History: Elizabeth Holmes convicted
On Jan. 3, 2022, a jury in San Jose, California, convicted Elizabeth Holmes of duping investors into believing that her startup company Ther...
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January 3, 2026
Asking Eric: Can I take their leftovers?
Dear Eric: Often when I’m eating at a restaurant or cafe, I’ll notice other tables leaving half-finished food to be thrown out. In these sit...
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January 3, 2026
No. 13 Nebraska remains unbeaten with 58-56 win over No. 9 Michigan State, extending streak to 18 games
Rienk Mast hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:51 left and finished with 19 points to lead No. 13 Nebraska to a 58-56 victory over No. 9 Mi...
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January 3, 2026
Matas Buzelis’ big second half helps Chicago Bulls rally to beat Orlando Magic 121-114 for 7th win in 9 games
Matas Buzelis scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday night...
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January 3, 2026
Photos: Chicago Bulls 121, Orlando Magic 114
Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 121-114 win over the Orlando Magic on Jan. 2, 2026, at the United Center.
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January 3, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles — in a battle with Chicago Bears for NFC’s No. 2 seed — to rest key starters in finale
Jalen Hurts and the bulk of the Philadelphia Eagles starting lineup are taking the day off Sunday despite the chance to earn the NFC’s No. 2...
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January 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers LB TJ Watt calls dry-needling mishap a ‘fluke’ and hopes to return vs. Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, who missed the last three games, is hopeful to play Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens visit w...
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January 3, 2026
Woodstock man facing attempted murder charge after trying to blow up gas station, attacking clerk
A man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities said he tried to blow up a gas station on New Year’s Eve in the far northwest subu...
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January 3, 2026
Japan says Donald Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strained.
President Donald Trump invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call Friday to visit the United States this year, the J...
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January 3, 2026
United Arab Emirates says it pulled troops out of Yemen
The move comes after days of airlifts by UAE military aircraft following an order to withdraw from anti-Houthi forces in Yemen following Sau...
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January 3, 2026
State agency says information of more than 670,000 Illinois residents publicly exposed
The personal information of more than 670,000 Illinois residents may have been publicly accessible online for several years, the Illinois De...
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January 3, 2026
US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday it’s still searching for people in the eastern Pacific Ocean who had jumped off alleged drug-smuggling boat...
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January 3, 2026
North Central University of Naperville? NCC considers name change as it grapples with brand recognition, identity
As North Central College examines its image and identity, the school may include “Naperville” or “university” in its name.
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January 3, 2026
‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams doesn’t expect to live much longer
“Dilbert” creator Scott Adams revealed on Thursday that his health is worsening and that the chances of him recovering from advanced prostat...
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January 2, 2026
Beverly Sussman, teacher turned Buffalo Grove village president, dies at 84
Beverly Sussman was an award-winning middle school science teacher in Buffalo Grove for 25 years before beginning a second act on the Buffal...
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January 2, 2026
Donald Trump orders divestment in $2.9 million chips deal to protect US security interests
President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the unraveling of a $2.9 million computer chips deal that he concluded threatened U.S. security int...
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January 2, 2026
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
Minnesota officials have until next week to provide the Trump administration with information about providers and parents who receive federa...
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January 2, 2026
NFL playoff picture: Final week of regular season arrives with No. 1 seeds still undecided in AFC and NFC
The NFL’s regular season has reached its final weekend with plenty undecided in terms of the playoff picture. Here’s what to watch in Week 1...
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January 2, 2026
Volodymyr Zelenskyy names Ukraine’s head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes a...
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January 2, 2026
Candle sparks Englewood house fire that critically injures girl, 12
A girl was seriously injured Friday morning in a residential fire in the Englewood neighborhood, fire officials said.
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January 2, 2026
Lesbian couple makes history as Cook County’s first marriage of 2026
On Friday morning, Elizabeth Branske and Melissa Nunez became the first couple to marry in Cook County in 2026, a milestone they and their f...
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January 2, 2026
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.
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January 2, 2026
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones’ attorney calls allegations false in federal extortion lawsuit
Kenneth Jones claims Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones retaliated against him and wrongfully terminated his employment in August.
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January 2, 2026
FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arrestin...
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January 2, 2026
Rome Odunze returns to Chicago Bears practice — and the wide receiver is listed as questionable for Week 18
Rome Odunze returned to practice Friday for the first time in three weeks. The Chicago Bears listed him as questionable for Sunday’s game ag...
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January 2, 2026
Swimmers brave frigid Lake Michigan for New Year’s Day plunge
Dozens of swimmers took to Lake Michigan on Thursday in Ogden Dunes as part of an unofficial New Year’s Day polar plunge.
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January 2, 2026
Amazon seeks approval for retail center at 159th and LaGrange Road
Amazon seeks to open a retail store at 159th Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park, site of the former Petey’s II restaurant.
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January 2, 2026
Notre Dame’s Jordan Faison leaves lacrosse team to focus on football after a breakout season for receiver
Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison, who has played in national championships with two Irish teams, will leave the lacrosse team to focus...
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January 2, 2026
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant — and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Aw...
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January 2, 2026
US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump’s fight with the Fed
Here’s a look at some of the surprises that shaped financial markets in 2025.
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January 2, 2026
New Year, New Chicago Bulls? 4 questions ahead of February’s NBA trade deadline.
Will Coby White’s injury tank his trade value? Is Josh Giddey on the table? What do the Chicago Bulls want in a trade? What to know in the f...
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January 2, 2026
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday.
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January 2, 2026
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the ne...
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January 2, 2026
Kendall Coyne Schofield set to make 4th Olympics appearance as US women’s hockey unveils 23-player roster
The U.S. women’s hockey roster features various familiar faces, including forward Kendall Coyne Schofield, who will be competing in a fourth...
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January 2, 2026
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
A woman was killed in what Colorado wildlife officers are investigating as a potential mountain lion attack on a trail near Estes Park, acco...
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January 2, 2026
US men’s hockey picks a 4 Nations-heavy roster for Milan Olympics, including ex-Blackhawk Seth Jones
USA Hockey unveiled its Olympic roster, with a vast majority of it made up of players who took part in the 4 Nations Face-Off in February.
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January 2, 2026
Berry Wallace scores 22 points in Illinois’ 11th straight win — a 73-70 upset over No. 7 Maryland women
Berry Wallace scored 22 points — including two free throws with 15.6 seconds left — to lead Illinois to a 73-70 victory over No. 7 Maryland...
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January 2, 2026
Georgia Tech women beat No. 18 Note Dame in OT to snap Irish’s 5-game win streak
Talayah Walker scored 24 of her career-high 33 points after halftime to help Georgia Tech beat No. 18 Notre Dame 95-90 in overtime and snap...
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January 2, 2026
Boy, 7, wounded by gunshot inside Humboldt Park residence
A 7-year-old boy was wounded inside of a residence in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.
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January 2, 2026
There’s never been a better time to quit caffeine
A renewed focus on health has inspired many people to examine their relationship with coffee and, more specifically, caffeine.
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January 2, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks coach praises ‘2-way player’ Connor Bedard after the center is left off Canada’s roster
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill praised Connor Bedard’s all-around game a day after the center was left off Canada’s roster for the u...
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January 2, 2026
From Abe Lincoln in Evanston to German POWs in Glenview, Winnetka History exhibit tells tales
Did you know Abe Lincoln gave an impromptu speech on a front porch at Ridge and Church in Evanston? How about the Underground Railroad cours...
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January 2, 2026
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic R...
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January 2, 2026
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration’s ban on gender-affirming care
The Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees affected by a policy that eliminates coverage...
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January 2, 2026
The best baking sheets for delicious meals
Once you know what you need from a baking sheet, it will be simpler to find your perfect model.
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January 2, 2026
Stay warm with the best men’s sherpa jackets
Whether you’re taking a brisk walk in the cold or working outdoors, a sherpa jacket can provide a cozier and warmer alternative to your stan...
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January 2, 2026
Here’s what to know about a deadly fire at a Swiss Alpine bar’s New Year celebration
Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured.
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January 2, 2026
Red Kettle fundraising campaign a disappointment for Salvation Army units in the Fox Valley
The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign during the Christmas season in Aurora and Naperville and the Tri-Cities area again produced...
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January 2, 2026
5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Detroit Lions game at Soldier Field — plus our Week 18 predictions
The Chicago Bears will finish the regular season against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Here’s what to watch for, and the Tribune’s prediction...
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January 2, 2026