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School founder arrested on grooming charges
School founder arrested on grooming charges
The founder of an Effingham school is being charged with two felonies after police say they got a tip saying he sent inappropriate messages to a child.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:46 AM
School founder arrested on grooming charges
DEA Chicago's new top enforcer discusses priorities, battling cartel influence in drug trafficking
DEA Chicago's new top enforcer discusses priorities, battling cartel influence in drug trafficking
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.In a wide-ranging exclusive TV interview with the ABC7 I-Team, Smith revealed his priorities as...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:31 AM
DEA Chicago's new top enforcer discusses priorities, battling cartel influence in drug trafficking
LIVE: Bears fans gear up for next playoff game
LIVE: Bears fans gear up for next playoff game
More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-bears-head-coach-ben-johnson-not-sorry-green-bay-packers-rant-dont-like-team/18392376/
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January 13, 2026 at 3:16 AM
LIVE: Bears fans gear up for next playoff game
Man charged with murder in CTA shooting in Loop: CPD
Man charged with murder in CTA shooting in Loop: CPD
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Pedro Villarreal was charged with murder of Raymond S. Harrison Jr. after a shooting on the CTA...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Man charged with murder in CTA shooting in Loop: CPD
2, including 6-year-old boy, injured in Lincoln Park attack
2, including 6-year-old boy, injured in Lincoln Park attack
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Chicago police said a 27-year-old man and a 6-year-old boy were injured in an attack in Lincoln...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:46 AM
2, including 6-year-old boy, injured in Lincoln Park attack
Marni Yang lawyer argues taller suspect killed Chicago Bears player's girlfriend
Marni Yang lawyer argues taller suspect killed Chicago Bears player's girlfriend
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Marni Yang's lawyer on Monday argued a taller suspect killed a Chicago Bears player's girlfrien...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Marni Yang lawyer argues taller suspect killed Chicago Bears player's girlfriend
Attorney accused of murdering wife in South Loop high-rise is extradited Illinois
Attorney accused of murdering wife in South Loop high-rise is extradited Illinois
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Adam Beckerink will be formally charged this week with murdering his estranged wife, Caitlin Tr...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Attorney accused of murdering wife in South Loop high-rise is extradited Illinois
Pope meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Pope meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Ma...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Pope meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Sen. Mark Kelly files lawsuit against Pete Hegseth
Sen. Mark Kelly files lawsuit against Pete Hegseth
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on Monday filed a lawsuit against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth....
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January 13, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Sen. Mark Kelly files lawsuit against Pete Hegseth
IL speaker pushing for new millionaire tax with looming budget deficit
IL speaker pushing for new millionaire tax with looming budget deficit
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch is pushing for a new tax on millionaires with lawm...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM
IL speaker pushing for new millionaire tax with looming budget deficit
2026 Golden Globes: What you missed and who won big
2026 Golden Globes: What you missed and who won big
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.ABC7's Hosea Sanders catches you up on the Golden Globes! https://abc7chicago.com/post/battle-a...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:16 AM
2026 Golden Globes: What you missed and who won big
Iranians in Chicago worry as communication with family is cut off, protest deaths rise
Iranians in Chicago worry as communication with family is cut off, protest deaths rise
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.According to to a U.S.-based human rights group, hundreds of people are dead after Iranian secu...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Iranians in Chicago worry as communication with family is cut off, protest deaths rise
Rush hospital dispatcher shot in targeted attack, family says
Rush hospital dispatcher shot in targeted attack, family says
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A Rush hospital dispatcher was shot in a targeted attack, her family says. FULL STORY: https://...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Rush hospital dispatcher shot in targeted attack, family says
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue to stop immigration crackdown
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue to stop immigration crackdown
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are suing the federal go...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue to stop immigration crackdown
Chicago man charged in murders of ex-wife, dentist waives extradition
Chicago man charged in murders of ex-wife, dentist waives extradition
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Chicago man Michael McKee appeared in court Monday in connection with the murder of his ex-wife...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Chicago man charged in murders of ex-wife, dentist waives extradition
IL sues Trump admin. seeking to limit immigration agents' authority
IL sues Trump admin. seeking to limit immigration agents' authority
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Chicago and Illinois sued the Trump administration, seeking to limit immigration agents' author...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM
IL sues Trump admin. seeking to limit immigration agents' authority
LIVE UPDATE from Minnesota officials after ICE shooting
LIVE UPDATE from Minnesota officials after ICE shooting
More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/tina-smith-minnesota-senator-says-donald-trump-administration-is-attempting-cover-ice-shooting-renee-good/18387129/
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January 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
LIVE UPDATE from Minnesota officials after ICE shooting
Body of missing CPS teacher Linda Brown pulled from Lake Michigan, ME says
Body of missing CPS teacher Linda Brown pulled from Lake Michigan, ME says
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.The body of Linda Brown, found in Lake Michigan, was recovered Monday, the ME said. The missing...
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January 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Body of missing CPS teacher Linda Brown pulled from Lake Michigan, ME says
DIY Holiday Wind Catchers Using Recycled Containers
DIY Holiday Wind Catchers Using Recycled Containers
Ruta Rauber teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make holiday themed wind catchers using empty milk/water containers. Turn everyday milk and wate...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
DIY Holiday Wind Catchers Using Recycled Containers
Word Association Challenge: Test Your Quick Thinking
Word Association Challenge: Test Your Quick Thinking
ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander & ciLiving contributing host, Tommy Bickham play a word association game on Unscripted. Get ready for some fast-thinking fu...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Word Association Challenge: Test Your Quick Thinking
How to Paint Snowflakes on a Tree Cookie
How to Paint Snowflakes on a Tree Cookie
Lisa Sprinkle shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to paint snowflakes on a tree cookie.Learn how to create a beautiful winter craft by painting snowf...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:29 PM
How to Paint Snowflakes on a Tree Cookie
Explore Upcoming Programs at Champaign County Forest Preserves
Explore Upcoming Programs at Champaign County Forest Preserves
Lisa Sprinkle talks to ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander upcoming events at Champaign County Forest Preserves.Discover what’s coming up at the Champaign Coun...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Explore Upcoming Programs at Champaign County Forest Preserves
SafeWorks Illinois: Fitness for Duty for a Safer Workplace
SafeWorks Illinois: Fitness for Duty for a Safer Workplace
Dr. David Fletcher talks to ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about the benefits of Fitness for Duty exams to both employers and employees. SafeWorks Illinoi...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
SafeWorks Illinois: Fitness for Duty for a Safer Workplace
New hearing Monday in murder case of former Bears player's girlfriend
New hearing Monday in murder case of former Bears player's girlfriend
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Marni Yang is back in court, fighting for a new trial. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
New hearing Monday in murder case of former Bears player's girlfriend
Man killed after dense fog causes massive pileup crash in California
Man killed after dense fog causes massive pileup crash in California
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A 61-year-old man is dead, and multiple others, including children, are injured after a highway...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Man killed after dense fog causes massive pileup crash in California