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The death of 53-year-old Linda Brown, a Chicago Public Schools teacher who was missing for over a week, was ruled a suicide caused by drowning, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The death of 53-year-old Linda Brown, a Chicago Public Schools teacher who was missing for over a week, was ruled a suicide caused by drowning, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner.
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Marni Yang, the woman convicted of murdering the pregnant girlfriend of a former Chicago Bears player, is attempting to get her conviction overturned with new evidence that suggests the shooter was significantly taller than her.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Marni Yang, the woman convicted of murdering the pregnant girlfriend of a former Chicago Bears player, is attempting to get her conviction overturned with new evidence that suggests the shooter was significantly taller than her.
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The lawsuit was filed by AG Kwame Raoul and is backed by Gov. JB Pritzker. It alleges agents arrested people without warrants or probable cause, used tear gas indiscriminately and carried out enforcement actions that violated the law.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The lawsuit was filed by AG Kwame Raoul and is backed by Gov. JB Pritzker. It alleges agents arrested people without warrants or probable cause, used tear gas indiscriminately and carried out enforcement actions that violated the law.
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In Chicago, protesters gathered along North Avenue in Lincoln Park this afternoon for another rally. Attendees said immigration enforcement operations in cities across the country have gone too far and called for federal agents to leave.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
In Chicago, protesters gathered along North Avenue in Lincoln Park this afternoon for another rally. Attendees said immigration enforcement operations in cities across the country have gone too far and called for federal agents to leave.
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The Bears have slain the dragon that is the arch-rival Green Bay Packers. With their Wild Card Weekend win, here is a look at their route through the NFL playoffs moving forward, as well as when and where their next playoff game will take place.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:21 AM
The Bears have slain the dragon that is the arch-rival Green Bay Packers. With their Wild Card Weekend win, here is a look at their route through the NFL playoffs moving forward, as well as when and where their next playoff game will take place.
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The Edgewater Indoor Market returned to the historic Broadway Armory for its second year and brought a large expansion with it.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:36 AM
The Edgewater Indoor Market returned to the historic Broadway Armory for its second year and brought a large expansion with it.
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The Chicago Bears aren't the only bears getting lots of attention Saturday. Like so many others, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is getting in on the playoff hype.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Chicago Bears aren't the only bears getting lots of attention Saturday. Like so many others, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is getting in on the playoff hype.
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Hundreds of protesters gathered in Chicago and other cities across the US to demand an end to immigration enforcement and to hold federal agents accountable for recent shootings.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Chicago and other cities across the US to demand an end to immigration enforcement and to hold federal agents accountable for recent shootings.
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BREAKING: A Chicago man has been arrested for the murder of his ex-wife and an Ohio dentist.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:59 PM
BREAKING: A Chicago man has been arrested for the murder of his ex-wife and an Ohio dentist.
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A man has been arrested for committing a home invasion in Beach Park on Thursday night, and drugs and cash were later seized from the victim's home.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A man has been arrested for committing a home invasion in Beach Park on Thursday night, and drugs and cash were later seized from the victim's home.
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A Streamwood man has been arrested and charged after he was caught receiving and sending child sexual abuse material on a social media app.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A Streamwood man has been arrested and charged after he was caught receiving and sending child sexual abuse material on a social media app.
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Bears fans near and far are stocking up on merchandise ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, and one item is in high demand.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Bears fans near and far are stocking up on merchandise ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, and one item is in high demand.
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It's been an entertaining season for the NFC North Champion Chicago Bears, who look to ride the momentum into Saturday's playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Needless to say, some fans are letting the excitement get to their heads.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
It's been an entertaining season for the NFC North Champion Chicago Bears, who look to ride the momentum into Saturday's playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Needless to say, some fans are letting the excitement get to their heads.
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MISSING PERSON: Chicago police are searching for missing 79-year-old William Jackson who may need medical attention. He was last seen in November in the 2700 block of West 63rd Street in Chicago Lawn.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:32 AM
MISSING PERSON: Chicago police are searching for missing 79-year-old William Jackson who may need medical attention. He was last seen in November in the 2700 block of West 63rd Street in Chicago Lawn.
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Illinois parents and lawmakers are concerned that a federal funding freeze could disrupt child care and social service programs for thousands of families in the state, which they argue is unconstitutional and based on false claims of fraud.
Parents, lawmakers push back on federal funding freeze that puts Illinois child care assistance at risk
Illinois parents and child care providers are concerned that a federal funding freeze could disrupt child care and social service programs for thousands of families in the state, which they argue i…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Illinois parents and lawmakers are concerned that a federal funding freeze could disrupt child care and social service programs for thousands of families in the state, which they argue is unconstitutional and based on false claims of fraud.
A woman died in a crash Friday morning at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Rollins Road in Fox Lake, according to police.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A woman died in a crash Friday morning at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Rollins Road in Fox Lake, according to police.
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Police sources tell WGN the child, a 1-year-old boy, sustained a head injury and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition after falling from the window of a fourth-story apartment building in Edgewater.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Police sources tell WGN the child, a 1-year-old boy, sustained a head injury and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition after falling from the window of a fourth-story apartment building in Edgewater.
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The game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday was postponed after a nearly two-hour delay due to condensation on the court.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:40 AM
The game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday was postponed after a nearly two-hour delay due to condensation on the court.
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A tense public hearing was held Thursday in Pilsen as community members voiced concerns over the Chicago Police Department and how it has interacted with federal immigration agents since the start of Operation Midway Blitz.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
A tense public hearing was held Thursday in Pilsen as community members voiced concerns over the Chicago Police Department and how it has interacted with federal immigration agents since the start of Operation Midway Blitz.
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A compact winter storm placed the Chicago area squarely in its warm sector, pumping warm, moist air into the region from the Gulf of Mexico. This brought late afternoon showers and scattered thunderstorms.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:39 AM
A compact winter storm placed the Chicago area squarely in its warm sector, pumping warm, moist air into the region from the Gulf of Mexico. This brought late afternoon showers and scattered thunderstorms.
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The President of the University of Illinois System has informed the Board of his decision to step down in 2027.
U of I System President Tim Killeen to step down in 2027
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The President of the University of Illinois System has informed the Board of his decision to step down in 2027. Tim Killeen, who has been in the role since 2015, notifie…
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January 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The President of the University of Illinois System has informed the Board of his decision to step down in 2027.
We send thousands of messages a year and most disappear as fast as we hit "send," but a Chicago man believes our words carry far more weight when delivered with footsteps. WGN’s Erin McElroy recently followed him on one of his deliveries.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
We send thousands of messages a year and most disappear as fast as we hit "send," but a Chicago man believes our words carry far more weight when delivered with footsteps. WGN’s Erin McElroy recently followed him on one of his deliveries.
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While the season is on the line for both the Bears and Packers come Saturday, there’s also significance for the fans who have been watching these two teams battle each other for over a century.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:43 PM
While the season is on the line for both the Bears and Packers come Saturday, there’s also significance for the fans who have been watching these two teams battle each other for over a century.
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The Piggery, a popular Lakeview restaurant and bar, has announced it will be closing its doors later this month.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The Piggery, a popular Lakeview restaurant and bar, has announced it will be closing its doors later this month.
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Thursday: Expect rain to develop, becoming heavy at times with a chance for rare January thunderstorms.
The forecast & rain timeline:
(https://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-thursday-01082026/ )
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The forecast & rain timeline:
(https://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-thursday-01082026/ )
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January 8, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Thursday: Expect rain to develop, becoming heavy at times with a chance for rare January thunderstorms.
The forecast & rain timeline:
(https://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-thursday-01082026/ )
#ILWX
The forecast & rain timeline:
(https://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-thursday-01082026/ )
#ILWX