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Larry Hart, who contributed to city's Off-Loop theater movement, dies at 81
Larry Hart, who contributed to city's Off-Loop theater movement, dies at 81
Mr. Hart was a triple threat: actor, sound designer and graphic designer who made promotional posters for shows.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Larry Hart, who contributed to city's Off-Loop theater movement, dies at 81
Chicago Education Alliance seeks to bring clarity to CPS’ toughest issues
Chicago Education Alliance seeks to bring clarity to CPS’ toughest issues
The newly launched organization will offer research-backed guidance to Chicago school leaders and board members as they tackle the district’s thorniest issues, from budget deficits to struggling charter...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Chicago Education Alliance seeks to bring clarity to CPS’ toughest issues
St. Ignatius High School cancels classes Friday after bomb threat
St. Ignatius High School cancels classes Friday after bomb threat
St. Ignatius High School canceled classes Friday after receiving a bomb threat, according to school officials.
wgntv.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
St. Ignatius High School cancels classes Friday after bomb threat
Judge sides with IDOT in legal fight with road construction company run by Palumbo family members
Judge sides with IDOT in legal fight with road construction company run by Palumbo family members
Builders Paving LLC sued the state transportation agency last year after it paused new contract awards while investigating whether the family patriarch, Sebastian "Sam" Palumbo, was secretly involved...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Judge sides with IDOT in legal fight with road construction company run by Palumbo family members
Rep. Mike Quigley announces run for Chicago mayor
Rep. Mike Quigley announces run for Chicago mayor
Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley has entered the race for mayor of Chicago.
www.fox32chicago.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Rep. Mike Quigley announces run for Chicago mayor
FBI offers $10,000 reward for information on shooting of Brinks guard in Brighton Park
FBI offers $10,000 reward for information on shooting of Brinks guard in Brighton Park
Authorities say a gunman shot and wounded a Brinks truck guard during an attempted robbery Dec. 23 at the Chase Bank branch at 4363 S. Archer Ave. The gunman fled in a bronze Hyundai Elantra with tinted...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
FBI offers $10,000 reward for information on shooting of Brinks guard in Brighton Park
Teens open time capsule from 2000, encounter VHS tapes and floppy discs
Teens open time capsule from 2000, encounter VHS tapes and floppy discs
Ready to feel old? A group of high school students opened a time capsule from the year 2000, encountering VHS and cassette tapes, and even a cell phone.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Teens open time capsule from 2000, encounter VHS tapes and floppy discs
Illinois leaders reject claims of fraud, say Trump's childcare funding freeze is politically motivated
Illinois leaders reject claims of fraud, say Trump's childcare funding freeze is politically motivated
Illinois leaders say there is no evidence of childcare-related fraud in Illinois, and the Trump administration's decision to freeze funding is a politically motivated attack on states that didn't vote...
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Illinois leaders reject claims of fraud, say Trump's childcare funding freeze is politically motivated
Illinois, 4 other states sue over Trump's freeze on $10 billion in social service funding
Illinois, 4 other states sue over Trump's freeze on $10 billion in social service funding
Illinois leaders and lawmakers spoke out on Friday about the Trump administration's decision to withhold billions of dollars in federal childcare funds for Illinois and four other states run by Democrats....
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Illinois, 4 other states sue over Trump's freeze on $10 billion in social service funding
Antioch man arrested for child pornography with help of electronic sniffing dogs
Antioch man arrested for child pornography with help of electronic sniffing dogs
A man from Antioch, Illinois, has been arrested and charged with possessing child pornography with the help of two electronic detection dogs.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Antioch man arrested for child pornography with help of electronic sniffing dogs
Can love overcome the Bears v. Packers rivalry? We asked these houses divided.
Can love overcome the Bears v. Packers rivalry? We asked these houses divided.
With the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers set to face off in Saturday nights' playoff game, some local couples are hoping love can overcome even the biggest of rivalries.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Can love overcome the Bears v. Packers rivalry? We asked these houses divided.
Teen shot and killed in Cicero was being bullied at school, girlfriend says
Teen shot and killed in Cicero was being bullied at school, girlfriend says
The girlfriend of a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed after leaving school on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero said the attack was the result of bullying.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Teen shot and killed in Cicero was being bullied at school, girlfriend says
2 California women charged with drug trafficking in O'Hare cocaine bust
2 California women charged with drug trafficking in O'Hare cocaine bust
Two women from California are charged with drug trafficking after being busted with kilos of cocaine at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:57 PM
2 California women charged with drug trafficking in O'Hare cocaine bust
$10,000 reward offered in Chicago Brinks armored truck robbery, driver shooting
$10,000 reward offered in Chicago Brinks armored truck robbery, driver shooting
The FBI released new images and announced a $10,000 reward to find the person who robbed a Brinks armored truck in Chicago in December and shot the driver.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
$10,000 reward offered in Chicago Brinks armored truck robbery, driver shooting
Can love overcome the Bears v. Packers rivalry? We asked houses divided.
Can love overcome the Bears v. Packers rivalry? We asked houses divided.
With the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers set to face off in Saturday nights' playoff game, some local couples are hoping love can overcome even the biggest of rivalries.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Can love overcome the Bears v. Packers rivalry? We asked houses divided.
Girlfriend of teen shot and killed in Cicero shares her unbelievable pain
Girlfriend of teen shot and killed in Cicero shares her unbelievable pain
The girlfriend of a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed after leaving school on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Cicero said the attack was the result of bullying.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Girlfriend of teen shot and killed in Cicero shares her unbelievable pain
1-year-old critically injured in fall from Edgewater apartment building
1-year-old critically injured in fall from Edgewater apartment building
A 1-year-old boy was in critical condition after falling from an apartment building on Friday afternoon in the Edgewater neighborhood.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:37 PM
1-year-old critically injured in fall from Edgewater apartment building
James O’Grady, former CPD Supt. and Cook County Sheriff, dies at 96
James O’Grady, former CPD Supt. and Cook County Sheriff, dies at 96
Former Chicago police leaders remembered O’Grady as a cop first, boss second. Though the end of his career was marred by controversy, they say he remained well-regarded in the department.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
James O’Grady, former CPD Supt. and Cook County Sheriff, dies at 96
Nicor seeks another massive rate hike that could add $6 to suburban gas bills
Nicor seeks another massive rate hike that could add $6 to suburban gas bills
The suburban utility has sought six rate increases since 2017, with their latest hike going into effect this month.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Nicor seeks another massive rate hike that could add $6 to suburban gas bills
1-year-old critically injured in fall from Edgewater apartment building
1-year-old critically injured in fall from Edgewater apartment building
A 1-year-old boy was in critical condition after falling from an apartment building on Friday afternoon in the Edgewater neighborhood.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:37 PM
1-year-old critically injured in fall from Edgewater apartment building
$10,000 reward offered in Chicago Brinks armored truck robbery, driver shooting
$10,000 reward offered in Chicago Brinks armored truck robbery, driver shooting
The FBI released new images and announced a $10,000 reward to find the person who robbed a Brinks armored truck in Chicago in December and shot the driver.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
$10,000 reward offered in Chicago Brinks armored truck robbery, driver shooting
Boy, 2, critically hurt in fall from Edgewater window
Boy, 2, critically hurt in fall from Edgewater window
The boy fell from a window on the 4th floor of an apartment building in the 5800 block of North Sheridan Road around 11:30 a.m., Chicago police said.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Boy, 2, critically hurt in fall from Edgewater window
Feds agree to halt proposed national youth gender care ban while court weighs motion
Feds agree to halt proposed national youth gender care ban while court weighs motion
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agreed to hold off on communicating its new regulations regarding gender-affirming care, per documents filed this week in an ongoing suit from officials...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Feds agree to halt proposed national youth gender care ban while court weighs motion
Antioch man arrested for child pornography with help of electronic sniffing dogs
Antioch man arrested for child pornography with help of electronic sniffing dogs
A man from Antioch, Illinois, has been arrested and charged with possessing child pornography with the help of two electronic detection dogs.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Antioch man arrested for child pornography with help of electronic sniffing dogs
Teen girl stabbed, critically wounded by classmate at Zion-Benton Township High School
Teen girl stabbed, critically wounded by classmate at Zion-Benton Township High School
The student — who was in critical condition — was stabbed by another teen girl, also 17, on campus in the 3901 W 21st St, according to the Zion Police Department.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Teen girl stabbed, critically wounded by classmate at Zion-Benton Township High School