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News

Bears' Stadium Saga Continues as Tax Issues Delay Move

Former team president Ted Phillips failed to secure property tax details before purchasing Arlington Racetrack site.

Rep. Kelly introduces bills to hold gun industry accountable

Shooting near CTA station in Chicago's Loop leaves at least one injured

Politics

Americans' Views on China are Changing: Here's How You Can Tell

From social media memes to COVID-19 response, perceptions of China are shifting in the U.S.

Illinois GOP Candidate Rebukes Party for Mocking Pritzker's Weight

Illinois Faces Uncertain Budget Future as Federal Funding Dwindles

Bailey/Del Mar Launch Second 'Take Back Illinois' Tour

Illinois Lawmakers Weigh Bill to Regulate Homeowners Insurance Rates

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Business

Illinois Cannabis Sales Revenue Declines as Competition Rises

Okay Cannabis shop in Wheeling faces challenges from hemp and out-of-state markets.

Penny Shortage Frustrates Illinois Retailers

Chicago Taxi Fares May Increase for First Time in a Decade

Peoria Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Par-A-Dice Casino Plan

Northeast McHenry County Towns Tout Park Upgrades and Economic Growth

Entertainment

Mexico Unveils New Cinema Tax Incentive, But Illinois Production Remains Strong

Mexico's proposed tax credit aims to attract more filming, but Illinois' established incentives and infrastructure keep it a top U.S. production hub.

Arlington Heights Declares 'Stranger Things' Day for Local Teen Actor

J.Cole Announces Global Arena Tour with Chicago Stop

Actor John Cusack Calls for Free Access to News

Saudi Artist Emerges with 'Untold Stories' Thesis Exhibition

Lifestyle

Where To Find Paczki On Fat Tuesday In The South Suburbs

Bakeries across the south suburbs are cranking out the paczki for Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Shamrock Shake Returns to McDonald's Menus in 2026

DuSable African American Museum celebrates 65th anniversary

Longtime Bolingbrook Resident Jerome Zettek Remembered for Coaching and Community Service

Granite City High Speech Team Advances to State Tournament

Travel

Springfield Museum Celebrates 100 Years of Route 66

The Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill and Museum transforms a former Stuckey's into an international attraction.

Lane Closures Begin at I-270 and Illinois 111 Interchange

Central Illinois Airport Launches Non-Stop Flights to Phoenix

Rockford Airport Sets Passenger Record in 2025

Chicago Names Navy Pier as New Route 66 Start Ahead of Centennial
Upcoming events

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Northlight Theatre Presents: Mary Jane

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Hamnet

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Sister Sadie (Early)

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Northwestern Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. Maryland Terrapins Mens Basketball
Holidays today

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National Drink Wine Day

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Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day

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National Battery Day

National Battery Day

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National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
Birthdays today

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Damien Prince

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Dr. Dre

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John Travolta
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Crime

West Side Property Owner Offers $2K Reward After Series of Car Break-Ins

Kewanee Man Arrested After 107 MPH Police Chase

Chicago Chef Mourns Slain Employee After Deadly Carjacking

Crystal Lake Man Charged with Grooming and Sexually Exploiting Child
Weather

First Responders Battle Pecatonica Barn Fire

Chicago Sees Record-Breaking Warmth Before Midweek Storms

Lawrenceville, Illinois Sees Mild Winter Weather

Chicago Breaks Century-Old February Heat Record
Health

FDA Recalls Thousands of Peanut Butter Products Across 40 States

OSF Saint Anthony's Continued Flexing Its Cardiology Services Specialty Program 'Muscle' in 2025

Recall Issued for Moringa Powder Capsules Linked to Drug-Resistant Salmonella

Research: FDA Drug Labels Not Proof of Patent Violation
Economics

Monmouth Apartment Rents Remain Stable in January

Forest Park Passes Audit but Faces Ongoing Financial Challenges

Singapore Imposes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy

DePaul & Loyola Accused of Steering Low-Income Families Toward Risky Parent PLUS Loans
Automotive

Omega Locksmith Adapts to Evolving Vehicle Security Needs in Chicago

Roadwork on U.S. 67 near Monmouth starts Feb. 17 with delays

Alton Automobile Club Hosts Balloon Blowing Contest

Rivian narrows losses, targets R2 deliveries in Q2 2026
Sports

Hononegah Girls Basketball Cruises to Regional Final

Orangeville Native Tessa Janecke Leads Team USA to Olympic Gold Medal Game

Yorkville Christian Girls Basketball Advances to Regional Final

Suzuki Wants to See Cubs Teammate Crow-Armstrong Throw Helmet During WBC
Science

Field Museum Celebrates Year of the Fire Horse with Horse Evolution Exhibit

Obama Clarifies Alien Comments, Says No Evidence of Contact

Chicago's Mile-High Eco Tower Grows Food, Harvests Clouds

U.S. Uranium Conversion Plant Expands to Meet Nuclear Capacity Goals
Tech

Amazon Launching Drone Delivery in Chicago Suburbs

A.I. Videos Spark Concerns Over Credibility of Visual Evidence

tridorian Expands to North America, Bringing Google Cloud Expertise

Illinois Residents Wary of Driverless Vehicles Without Safety Reforms
Finance

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Outperforms Mama's Creations in Key Metrics

Southeast Asset Advisors Boosts AbbVie Stake by 63%

Gold Prices Decline Amid Stronger Dollar and Holiday-Thinned Trading

Gold Prices Dip as Investors Book Profits

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