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Two residents were displaced, and three firefighters were injured while battling an hourslong fire at a downtown DeKalb duplex Saturday, authorities announced Monday. The accidental fire appeared to have erupted when someone attempted to thaw frozen pipes with a torch
3 firefighters injured in DeKalb duplex fire caused by attempts to thaw frozen pipes with a torch
Two residents were displaced, and three firefighters were injured while battling an hourslong fire at a downtown DeKalb duplex Saturday, authorities announced Monday. The accidental fire appeared to have erupted when someone attempted to thaw frozen pipes with a torch
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January 26, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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A 51-year-old man shot Saturday by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has died, a hospital record obtained by The Associated Press shows
Man shot during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died, hospital record shows
A 51-year-old man shot Saturday by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has died, a hospital record obtained by The Associated Press shows
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January 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Dixon police give an inside look into how they searched, and successfully found, a man who was reported missing Saturday, Jan. 17. “When someone needs help in our community, people step up,” Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins said
Searching for the lost: Dixon police explain where they begin when a missing person call comes in
Dixon police give an inside look into how they searched, and successfully found, a man who was reported missing Saturday, Jan. 17. “When someone needs help in our community, people step up,” Dixon Police Chief Ryan Bivins said
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January 21, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Join us at 9 a.m. today as we recap the Chicago Bears' season-ending loss loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. We'll break down the matchup and what's next.

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Reviewing the Chicago Bears' season-ending loss to the Rams
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January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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FIELD GOAL: Cairo Santos knocks in a 48-yard field goal to give the #Bears a 10-7 lead with 1:10 left in the 2Q. Ben Johnson decided to take the points facing fourth-and-4 from LA 29.

Reminder #Rams will have the ball to start the second half.
January 19, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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Big flag is back
January 18, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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The Chicago Bears will try to keep their magical season alive Sunday night when they host the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field in their NFC divisional matchup.

Here are the top five storylines to watch.

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Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams: 5 storylines to watch in NFC divisional matchup
The Chicago Bears will try to keep their magical season alive Sunday night when they host the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field in their NFC divisional matchup. Here are the top five storylines to wat...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment against the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, regarding self-dealing for personal benefit and obstruction of Congress. Kelly said Noem used her position to guide a federal contract to a firm operated by a friend
U.S. Rep. Kelly files Noem impeachment papers
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment against the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, regarding self-dealing for personal benefit and obstruction of Congress. Kelly said Noem used her position to guide a federal contract to a firm operated by a friend
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January 15, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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The Chicago Bears' thrilling comeback against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday was a game many players won't forget. But the Bears are quickly moving on to avoid a lull against the Los Angeles Rams in their NFC divisional matchup.

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Chicago Bears try to avoid hangover, switch focus to Rams in NFC divisional matchup
The Chicago Bears' thrilling comeback against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday was a game many players won't forget. But they'll need to move on quickly to avoid a lull against the Los Angeles Rams i...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams broke a franchise playoff passing record during Saturday's win over the Packers. That begged the question, what other Bears playoff records could be broken on this playoff run?

Here's a look at some records at risk.

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Caleb Williams broke a Bears playoff record against the Packers. What other records can be broken?
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams broke a franchise playoff passing record during the team's Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers. Here’s a look at some of the records at stake starting Sun...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Thousands of Illinois teachers were incorrectly told Monday that they were being audited.
ISBE sent thousands of emails in error, leaving teachers scrambling
Thousands of Illinois teachers were incorrectly told Monday that they were being audited.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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#Bears will play #Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Game will be broadcast on NBC.
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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Join us at 3 p.m. today as we break down the latest from the Chicago Bears' win over the Green Bay Packers. We'll also look ahead to Sunday's NFC divisional game against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Can the Chicago Bears keep their magic alive against the Rams?
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January 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams next weekend at Soldier Field in the NFC divisional round.

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Chicago Bears set to host Los Angeles Rams in NFL divisional round
The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams next weekend at Soldier Field in the NFC divisional round.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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The Chicago Bears pulled off an unforgettable comeback Saturday night when they came back to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in their NFL Wild Card matchup. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the epic comeback
Bears Insider Podcast Episode 443: Chicago Bears stun Green Bay Packers in NFL Wild Card
The Chicago Bears pulled off an unforgettable comeback Saturday night when they came back to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in their NFL Wild Card matchup. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the epic comeback
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January 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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The Chicago Bears will get back one and could get back two playmakers for Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. The team ruled slot cornerback Kyler Gordon as questionable for the game while wide receiver Rome Odunze had no designation.

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Chicago Bears injury report: Rome Odunze set to return, Kyler Gordon questionable against Packers
The Chicago Bears will get back one and could get back two playmakers for Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. The team ruled slot cornerback Kyler Gordon as questionable for the g...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Thursday as the team continued preparing for its regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

They touched on the offense's growth from the start of the year, defensive struggles, strong punting

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What Chicago Bears coordinators said Thursday ahead of playing the Lions
Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall as the team continued preparing for its regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are three ...
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January 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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#Bears rookies Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland and Jahdae Walker lead the team with 194 receiving yards with 10 minutes left in the game.

DJ Moore, who's battling an illness, has 7 receiving yards.
December 29, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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TOUCHDOWN: #Bears Caleb Williams finds Luther Burden III for a 34-yard touchdown to tie the game 14-14 with 2:58 left in the 1Q.

Nice response from the Bears after two three-and-outs to start the game. Chicago gained 62 yards on five plays.
December 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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INTERCEPTION/TOUCHDOWN: T.J. Edwards picks off Brock Purdy's first pass of the game and returns it 34 yards for a touchdown. Jaylon Johnson tipped the pass.

#Bears lead 7-0 with 14:45 left in the 1Q.

What a start.
December 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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The Chicago Bears won their first NFC North championship since 2018 on Saturday night after the Baltimore Ravens beat the Green Bay Packers.

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Chicago Bears win first NFC North title since 2018
The Chicago Bears won their first NFC North championship since 2018 on Saturday night after the Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown, a significant defeat for the president’s efforts to send troops to U.S. cities.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown, a significant defeat for the president’s efforts to send troops to U.S. cities.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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The wait is over for Chicago Bears fans. The team earned its first playoff berth since 2020 on Sunday night after the Bears beat the Green Bay Packers on Saturday and the Pittsburgh Steelers took down the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

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Chicago Bears playoff-bound for first time since 2020
The wait is over for Chicago Bears fans. The team earned its first playoff berth since 2020 on Sunday night after the Bears beat the Green Bay Packers on Saturday and the Pittsburgh Steelers took down...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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FINAL: #Bears 22, #Packers 16.

Caleb Williams hits DJ Moore for a walk-off 46-yard touchdown pass. The most insane comeback of the season in a year filled with them.
December 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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TOUCHDOWN: #Bears Caleb Williams finds a wide open Jahdae Walker for a 6-yard touchdown to tie the game 16-16 with 24 seconds left in the game. #Packers blitzed right away and Williams somehow found Walker.
December 21, 2025 at 4:14 AM