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January 2, 2026
Who’s coming for concerts this summer: 50 shows for 2026, from Rosalía to Guns N’ Roses
Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters and Morgan Wallen will play Soldier Field, Demi Lovato is coming to the United Center, and more. What’s been announ...
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January 2, 2026
Tinley Park considers new fees, fines and inspections to deter absentee landlords
The Tinley Park Village Board is considering six proposals to add rules on rental housing and to combat absentee landlords.
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January 2, 2026
City Hall hiring freezes, including under Mayor Brandon Johnson, have proved to be more of a chill
Hundreds of workers were brought on to the payroll since Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration instituted the hiring freeze in August, acco...
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January 2, 2026
Editorial: The Trump administration misapplies federal law to keep open coal-fired plants in Indiana
President Donald Trump’s Energy Department is misusing federal authority to interfere with market forces in Indiana and Michigan to help the...
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January 2, 2026
Starved Rock, Illinois’ most popular state park, to get $18M trail upgrades in new year
The new year will bring long-overdue upgrades at Illinois’ most popular state park, and one of its top tourist destinations outside Chicago.
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January 2, 2026
After a year of change, Cook County court cases to watch for in 2026
With changes underway, here are some cases and issues to watch for in 2026.
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January 2, 2026
Art exhibitions for winter 2026: Don’t miss these 10 at the MCA, Art Institute and in Elmhurst
Photography at the Elmhurst Art Museum and MOCP, “Chair-ish” in Glen Ellyn, and coming in March, some very artful visual puzzles at the DePa...
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January 2, 2026
Anabel Mendoza and Dylan Blaha: Federal actions are hurting Illinois’ health care system and economy
Across Illinois, health care access is increasingly undermined by immigration enforcement policies that remove workers from communities.
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January 2, 2026
State lawmakers: Illinois will defy Donald Trump’s threat to responsible AI regulation
A federal executive order threatens Illinois’ common-sense guardrails on AI.
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January 2, 2026
Professors: Does providing money to parents who have mistreated their kids actually improve child welfare?
The idea that poverty drives some portion of child welfare involvement seems reasonable, but policymakers should be skeptical.
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January 2, 2026
Editorial: More workers are coming downtown in the new year. It’s showtime for our transit systems.
Much of the Loop’s future will depend on people’s ability to get in and out with ease — and safety.
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January 2, 2026
Michael Peregrine: Ray Rayner was a lasting gift to Chicago’s children
Among all the local tv personalities for kids in the 1960s, Ray Rayner stands out as genuine, warm and truly creative.
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January 2, 2026
Protect your hands this winter with the best heated gloves
Heated gloves are made with an internal heating element that keeps hands and fingers warm even in the coldest winter months.
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January 2, 2026
Today in Chicago History: Oprah Winfrey debuts on ‘AM Chicago’
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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January 2, 2026
Today in History: ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ captured
On Jan. 2, 1981, British serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, aka the “Yorkshire Ripper,” was captured after a series of killings bred fear across...
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January 2, 2026
Ilya Mikheyev’s 2 goals lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win — their 2nd over the Dallas Stars in 5 days
Ilya Mikheyev scored two goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks held off a late Dallas Stars surge for a 4-3 victory Thursday night. It was their...
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January 2, 2026
Asking Eric: Should I send gift cards instead of gifts?
Dear Eric: I’m inclined to send the parents gift cards for the kids in the future instead of gifts and tell them that they should use the ca...
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January 2, 2026
CFP: No. 6 Mississippi rallies to upset No. 3 Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl for spot in semifinals
No. 6 Mississippi rallied to upset No. 3 Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifi...
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January 2, 2026
Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Dallas Stars 3
Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Jan. 1, 2026, at the United Center.
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January 2, 2026
Venus Williams will return to Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance — and 28 after her 1st
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams, 45, has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbo...
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January 2, 2026
Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros agree to a 3-year, $54 million contract
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a thee-year, $54 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations t...
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January 2, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks open 2026 with emotional Make-A-Wish day for 2 teenage fans: ‘It doesn’t even feel real’
The Chicago Blackhawks and Make-A-Wish Illinois partnered to give two teenage fans an exclusive Hawks experience on New Year’s Day at the Un...
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January 2, 2026
CFP: No. 1 Indiana routs No. 9 Alabama 38-3 for its 1st Rose Bowl victory, roaring into semifinals
Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, and No. 1 Indiana roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38-3 rout of No....
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January 2, 2026