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On the heels of his historic night at the Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show at the 2026 Super Bowl on Sunday.
Who performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026? Here's a full list of performers.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
On the heels of his historic night at the Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny took the stage for the halftime show at the 2026 Super Bowl on Sunday.
Neighbors with white balloons in hand created a vigil for the child.
Vigil grows for 8-year-old boy found dead in Round Lake Beach home; mother, boyfriend charged
A mother and her boyfriend will appear at a detention hearing on Monday after her 8-year-old son was found dead in their home from apparent abuse and malnourishment.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Neighbors with white balloons in hand created a vigil for the child.
Both teams enter the game with similar records, with the Patriots coming in at 17-3 and the Seahawks entering at 16-3 in what is an evenly matched contest between two of the NFL's superstar teams.
Where you can watch the 2026 Super Bowl live today
Not sure where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl live? There are multiple ways to watch the game for free today. Here's how.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Both teams enter the game with similar records, with the Patriots coming in at 17-3 and the Seahawks entering at 16-3 in what is an evenly matched contest between two of the NFL's superstar teams.
Crews were back out on Sunday to fix the break at 143rd and Page Avenue.
Crews fix second water main break this weekend in Dixmoor; no boil order issued
Village President Fitzgerald Roberts said that the repairs on Paige were completed at around 3 p.m.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Crews were back out on Sunday to fix the break at 143rd and Page Avenue.
Joseph D. Johnson, 29, of Joliet, was released from medical care at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood on Sunday morning.
Suspect in fatal Joliet shooting of mother, 4-year-old in jail after hospital release, police say
Joliet police said Joseph D. Johnson, 29, was released from medical care at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood on Sunday morning.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Joseph D. Johnson, 29, of Joliet, was released from medical care at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood on Sunday morning.
An Illinois State Police squad car was struck and damaged on Route 53 in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Driver hits Illinois State Police squad car on Route 53 in Chicago's northwest suburbs
An Illinois State Police squad car was struck and damaged on Route 53 in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM
An Illinois State Police squad car was struck and damaged on Route 53 in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Chicago police were on the scene of a SWAT incident in the North Edgebrook neighborhood on the city's Northwest Side.
SWAT team called for incident in Chicago's North Edgebrook neighborhood
Chicago police were on the scene of a SWAT incident in the North Edgebrook neighborhood on the city's Northwest Side.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Chicago police were on the scene of a SWAT incident in the North Edgebrook neighborhood on the city's Northwest Side.
In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
Couples marry, renew vows at Willis Tower Skydeck after winning Love on the Ledge contest
In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
A man and woman were due for a detention hearing on Monday in the homicide of the woman's 8-year-old son in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.
Mother, boyfriend to appear for detention hearing in death of 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach, Illinois
A man and woman were due for a detention hearing on Monday in the homicide of the woman's 8-year-old son in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
A man and woman were due for a detention hearing on Monday in the homicide of the woman's 8-year-old son in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.
A stretch of busy Dempster Street was shut down in the north Chicago suburb of Niles early Sunday after a vehicle hit a pedestrian.
Vehicle strikes pedestrian on busy Dempster Street in Niles, Illinois
A stretch of busy Dempster Street was shut down in the north Chicago suburb of Niles early Sunday after a vehicle hit a pedestrian.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
A stretch of busy Dempster Street was shut down in the north Chicago suburb of Niles early Sunday after a vehicle hit a pedestrian.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 68, according to police.
1 killed, 7 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings, CPD says
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 68, according to police.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 68, according to police.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Lindsey Vonn crashes out in downhill race at Milano Cortina Games after rupturing ACL
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
A woman was in custody after another woman was slashed in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this weekend.
Woman slashed in fight in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, suspected attacker apprehended
A woman was in custody after another woman was slashed in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this weekend.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
A woman was in custody after another woman was slashed in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this weekend.
Police were investigating after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Chicago's Bronzeville community this weekend.
Chicago police investigate death of girl, 10, in Bronzeville
Police were investigating after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Chicago's Bronzeville community this weekend.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Police were investigating after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Chicago's Bronzeville community this weekend.
The Seattle Seahawks' Julian Love, Rylie Mills, and Eric Saubert, along with the New England Patriots' Robert Spillane, are just some who trace their football beginnings to Chicagoland high schools.
These Chicago area football players will be competing in Super Bowl LX on Sunday
Family and former coaches expressed pride knowing that players will be representing their communities on one of the biggest stages in sports.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Seattle Seahawks' Julian Love, Rylie Mills, and Eric Saubert, along with the New England Patriots' Robert Spillane, are just some who trace their football beginnings to Chicagoland high schools.
The father of the football player said his son couldn't walk straight and was slurring words, but managed to text him, who rushed to the school and then rushed his son to the hospital, where they performed an emergency CT scan.
Family of Valparaiso football player hurt during practice says school didn't notify them about injuries
A father says his 15-year-old son was injured during full-contact drills without padding at practice.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The father of the football player said his son couldn't walk straight and was slurring words, but managed to text him, who rushed to the school and then rushed his son to the hospital, where they performed an emergency CT scan.
The teen's family is sounding the alarm because, in addition to his head injury, he is now getting threats for complaining about a lack of supervision by coaches.
Family of Valparaiso football player hurt during practice says school didn't notify them about injuries
A father says his 15-year-old son was injured during full-contact drills without padding at practice.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:08 AM
The teen's family is sounding the alarm because, in addition to his head injury, he is now getting threats for complaining about a lack of supervision by coaches.
Illinois led 39-35 at halftime after six ties and nine lead changes and was ahead by nine points early in the second half.
Jeremy Fears' 26 points and 15 assists help No. 10 Michigan State beat No. 5 Illinois 85-82 in OT
Illinois led 39-35 at halftime after six ties and nine lead changes and was ahead by nine points early in the second half.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Illinois led 39-35 at halftime after six ties and nine lead changes and was ahead by nine points early in the second half.
The Bulls led 104-97 after closing the third period on a 16-2 run, but Denver started the final quarter on a 20-2 spurt to take the lead for good.
Jokic's triple-double powers Nuggets past Bulls 136-120 as Denver ends 3-game skid
The Bulls led 104-97 after closing the third period on a 16-2 run, but Denver started the final quarter on a 20-2 spurt to take the lead for good.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The Bulls led 104-97 after closing the third period on a 16-2 run, but Denver started the final quarter on a 20-2 spurt to take the lead for good.
Ald. Juan Martinez (3rd) in a statement said there is no danger to the public.
Person shot, killed by police officer in Waukegan prompts investigation, alderman says
Ald. Juan Martinez said there is no danger to the public. Information about the person shot and what led to the shooting was not released.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Ald. Juan Martinez (3rd) in a statement said there is no danger to the public.
Warmer temps are on the way. A look at your full forecast.
Chicago weather: Scattered snow showers along lake Saturday night
After a bitter cold start, temperatures will struggle today with highs in the 20s.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Warmer temps are on the way. A look at your full forecast.
Dominique Servant, 33, and Joey L. Ruffin, 38, were charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of child endangerment, causing death
Mother, boyfriend charged in death of boy, 8, in Round Lake Beach
Authorities said investigators found evidence that the child suffered long-term neglect, physical abuse, and mental abuse.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Dominique Servant, 33, and Joey L. Ruffin, 38, were charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of child endangerment, causing death
Village President Fitzgerald Roberts said workers have been deployed to address the main break at 143rd and Marshfield Avenue.
50 homes impacted by second water main break in Dixmoor in less than a week
According to the village president, about 50 homes are affected and have no water service as a result of the break.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Village President Fitzgerald Roberts said workers have been deployed to address the main break at 143rd and Marshfield Avenue.
Dozens of people filed into St. Pius Church in the Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday in hopes of bringing Federico Alcantar, 22, back home.
Southwest Side community gathers to call for release of caretaker in ICE custody
Friends, family, and elected officials spoke out as a judge decides in two weeks whether to deport 22-year-old Federico Alcantar.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Dozens of people filed into St. Pius Church in the Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday in hopes of bringing Federico Alcantar, 22, back home.
Arnold announced in May 2025 in a video that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer, which forced 3 Doors Down to cancel its summer tour.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Arnold announced in May 2025 in a video that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer, which forced 3 Doors Down to cancel its summer tour.