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New gun storage law took effect on same day boy found firearm, shot another child in Humboldt Park
New gun storage law took effect on same day boy found firearm, shot another child in Humboldt Park
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A new Illinois law, the Safe Gun Storage Act, took effect on the same day one child injured ano...
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January 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
New gun storage law took effect on same day boy found firearm, shot another child in Humboldt Park
Carle Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026
Carle Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026
As many people celebrated the new year on Jan. 1, some families are celebrating the start of a new life. Urbana's Carle Foundation Hospital welcomed its firs...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Carle Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026
Pet owner surprised by 2-faced kitten in new litter
Pet owner surprised by 2-faced kitten in new litter
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.January is the month of Janus, the two-faced Roman god, and, in a timely harbinger for the new ...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Pet owner surprised by 2-faced kitten in new litter
Rogue fireworks spark New Year's Eve chaos at Sydney park
Rogue fireworks spark New Year's Eve chaos at Sydney park
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.New Year’s Eve revelers gathered at a park in Sydney were sent running in panic as rogue firewo...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Rogue fireworks spark New Year's Eve chaos at Sydney park
New law on reporting stolen firearms takes effect in Illinois
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New law on reporting stolen firearms takes effect in Illinois
The new year means new laws for gun owners in the state of Illinois, as the state’s Safe Gun Storage Act takes effect.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
New law on reporting stolen firearms takes effect in Illinois
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Champaign gym offers advice for fitness New Year's resolutions
Champaign gym offers advice for fitness New Year's resolutions
For many people, the first day of 2026 is the first day of a new year's resolution, and one gym is already seeing a boom in memberships.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Champaign gym offers advice for fitness New Year's resolutions
Illinois basketball team presents framed smashed guitar to Underwood
Illinois basketball team presents framed smashed guitar to Underwood
The Illinois Men’s Basketball team returned a slightly repaired version of their Music City Madness trophy to head coach Brad Underwood Wednesday, after brea...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Illinois basketball team presents framed smashed guitar to Underwood
Several arrested, 179 spent shell casings found at Decatur home after shots fired report
Several arrested, 179 spent shell casings found at Decatur home after shots fired report
Several people, including one juvenile, were arrested in Decatur overnight after police found 179 spent shell casings at the scene of a shots fired response.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Several arrested, 179 spent shell casings found at Decatur home after shots fired report
Christian Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Taylorville church damage
Christian Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Taylorville church damage
Christian County Crime Stoppers is looking for tips on a criminal damage case that left a Taylorville church with a broken glass door.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Christian Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips on Taylorville church damage
Two arrested, one on gun charge, following Springfield standoff
Two arrested, one on gun charge, following Springfield standoff
Two people were arrested in Springfield on Wednesday following a brief standoff with police.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Two arrested, one on gun charge, following Springfield standoff
Danville crews battle apartment fire for 11 hours; cause under investigation
Danville crews battle apartment fire for 11 hours; cause under investigation
Danville firefighters spent 11 hours on the scene of an apartment fire on Tuesday.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Danville crews battle apartment fire for 11 hours; cause under investigation
Danville Police Dept. warns public of 'extremely dangerous' armed subjects
Danville Police Dept. warns public of 'extremely dangerous' armed subjects
The Danville Police Department is issuing an urgent safety alert to the public regarding armed subjects who are targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Danville Police Dept. warns public of 'extremely dangerous' armed subjects
Champaign-Urbana community members start new year with giving back
Champaign-Urbana community members start new year with giving back
People across Champaign-Urbana are coming together to ring the new year in with charity and cheer.Alnar Johnson said she was in a similar situation less than...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Champaign-Urbana community members start new year with giving back
Jacob: "Milder weather returns next week"
Jacob: "Milder weather returns next week"
Meteorologist Jacob Dickey has the latest on the mild weather coming our way next week.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Jacob: "Milder weather returns next week"
Adam "Warmer weather makes a return after a chilly weekend"
Adam "Warmer weather makes a return after a chilly weekend"
Warmer weather makes a return after a chilly weekend
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January 2, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Adam "Warmer weather makes a return after a chilly weekend"
ABC7 Chicago at 7 a.m.
ABC7 Chicago at 7 a.m.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
ABC7 Chicago at 7 a.m.
HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois women's basketball earns marquee ranked win over Maryland
HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois women's basketball earns marquee ranked win over Maryland
HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois women's basketball earns marquee ranked win over Maryland
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January 2, 2026 at 12:46 PM
HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois women's basketball earns marquee ranked win over Maryland
What we know about beloved Humboldt Park sub shop owner's deportation
What we know about beloved Humboldt Park sub shop owner's deportation
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.The beloved sub shop owner's family and attorney say he has no criminal record and his only hop...
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January 2, 2026 at 12:31 PM
What we know about beloved Humboldt Park sub shop owner's deportation
Woman seeks justice for 72-year-old mother killed in Riverdale hit-and-run crash on New Year's Eve
Woman seeks justice for 72-year-old mother killed in Riverdale hit-and-run crash on New Year's Eve
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Harriett Reynolds was killed in a hit-and-run car crash at 146th Street and Indiana Avenue in R...
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January 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Woman seeks justice for 72-year-old mother killed in Riverdale hit-and-run crash on New Year's Eve
8-year-old boy finds gun, shoots 7-year-old boy inside Humboldt Park home: CPD
8-year-old boy finds gun, shoots 7-year-old boy inside Humboldt Park home: CPD
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A Humboldt Park, Chicago shooting left a 7-year-old boy seriously hurt in the 3200-block of Wes...
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January 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
8-year-old boy finds gun, shoots 7-year-old boy inside Humboldt Park home: CPD
WCIA Tornado Outbreak Coverage 12/28/25
WCIA Tornado Outbreak Coverage 12/28/25
Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lighty provides live studio coverage with Meteorologist Jacob Dickey in the field of the December 28th, 2025 Tornado Outbreak in Ce...
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January 2, 2026 at 3:31 AM
WCIA Tornado Outbreak Coverage 12/28/25
LIVE: Illinois women's basketball upsets previously undefeated Maryland
LIVE: Illinois women's basketball upsets previously undefeated Maryland
LIVE: Illinois women's basketball upsets previously undefeated Maryland
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January 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM
LIVE: Illinois women's basketball upsets previously undefeated Maryland
Chilly 1st weekend of 2026
Chilly 1st weekend of 2026
Meteorologist Seth Bohnhoff has some cooler temps this weekend before a warmup takes place.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Chilly 1st weekend of 2026
Chicagoans make New Year's resolutions and experts share their tips for keeping them
Chicagoans make New Year's resolutions and experts share their tips for keeping them
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.New Year's resolutions are not always easy to start, but some say the key is to be consistent. ...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Chicagoans make New Year's resolutions and experts share their tips for keeping them
Beloved Humboldt Park sub shop owner to be deported Thursday night, family says: 'He is our home'
Beloved Humboldt Park sub shop owner to be deported Thursday night, family says: 'He is our home'
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Humboldt Park, Chicago sub shop owner Asif Amin Cheema is facing possible deportation after bei...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Beloved Humboldt Park sub shop owner to be deported Thursday night, family says: 'He is our home'