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Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday
Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday - Capitol City Now
Magnitude 3.5 centered near Pana and Taylorville.
capitolcitynow.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday
Grandmother speaks out after grandson informs school about gun in another student's backpack in Ford Heights
Grandmother speaks out after grandson informs school about gun in another student's backpack in Ford Heights
The incident happened at Medgar Evers Elementary School in Ford Heights last Thursday, where the Cook County Sheriff's Office said a loaded gun was found in a student's backpack.
www.cbsnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Grandmother speaks out after grandson informs school about gun in another student's backpack in Ford Heights
Three people, including 2 firefighters, taken to hospital after West Town apartment fire
Three people, including 2 firefighters, taken to hospital after West Town apartment fire
Fire officials say the firefighters were taken to the hospital in good condition.
www.cbsnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Three people, including 2 firefighters, taken to hospital after West Town apartment fire
Bears pack up for the season after OT loss to Rams in Divisional Round
Bears pack up for the season after OT loss to Rams in Divisional Round
Caleb Williams was reflective the day after and focused on attacking the offseason, while appreciating the impact this team had on the city of Chicago.
www.cbsnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Bears pack up for the season after OT loss to Rams in Divisional Round
Sister M. Mikela Meidl named new OSF HealthCare president as part of spring leadership transition
Sister M. Mikela Meidl named new OSF HealthCare president as part of spring leadership transition
A nun with years of health care executive experience has been named OSF HealthCare's president as a new leadership team prepares to take over in April.
www.wcbu.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Sister M. Mikela Meidl named new OSF HealthCare president as part of spring leadership transition
South Suburban Humane Society volunteers in Matteson, Illinois, gather for MLK Day of Service
South Suburban Humane Society volunteers in Matteson, Illinois, gather for MLK Day of Service
In south suburban Matteson, volunteers carved out time for a good cause for MLK Day.
www.cbsnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:30 AM
South Suburban Humane Society volunteers in Matteson, Illinois, gather for MLK Day of Service
Metra stops provide 'natural opportunity' for communities to share events
Metra stops provide ‘natural opportunity’ for communities to share events
Frozen Fest this Saturday in downtown Libertyville will be a first for the village’s recreation department, but it will be its second partnership with Fox Lake using Metra as a draw. The event, from...
www.dailyherald.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Metra stops provide 'natural opportunity' for communities to share events
Firefighters respond to reports of fire at Ford factory in South Deering
Firefighters respond to reports of fire at Ford factory in South Deering
Chicago firefighters responded to reports of a fire on Monday afternoon at the Ford assembly plant in the South Deering neighborhood.
www.cbsnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Firefighters respond to reports of fire at Ford factory in South Deering
Illinois House speaker seen with Bears brass at playoff game as Pritzker softens tone on new stadium
Illinois House speaker seen with Bears brass at playoff game as Pritzker softens tone on new stadium
Illinois House Speaker Emmanuel "Chris" Welch posted photos of himself with Chicago Bears owner George McCaskey and president Kevin Warren at Sunday night's game as the apparent two-horse race continues...
www.cbsnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Illinois House speaker seen with Bears brass at playoff game as Pritzker softens tone on new stadium
Judge, wife shot in home in Lafayette, Indiana
Judge, wife shot in home in Lafayette, Indiana
A judge and his wife were shot in their home this past weekend in Lafayette, Indiana.
www.cbsnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Judge, wife shot in home in Lafayette, Indiana
Firefighters rescue puppy from house fire in Dolton, Illinois
Firefighters rescue puppy from house fire in Dolton, Illinois
Firefighters rescued a puppy early Monday from a fire in the south Chicago suburb of Dolton.
www.cbsnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Firefighters rescue puppy from house fire in Dolton, Illinois
Costumes of Paul Tazewell go on display at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Costumes of Paul Tazewell go on display at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Monday is the opening day for a new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry that immerses visitors into the imaginative world of award-winning fashion and costume designer Paul Tazewell.
www.cbsnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Costumes of Paul Tazewell go on display at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Large fire at bakery in McHenry, Illinois, prompts response from multiple departments
Large fire at bakery in McHenry, Illinois, prompts response from multiple departments
McHenry firefighters were called to the Riverside Bakery shop around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
www.cbsnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Large fire at bakery in McHenry, Illinois, prompts response from multiple departments
Some Rams' fans made the trip to Chicago for playoff games with Bears. Can they brave the cold?
Some Rams' fans made the trip to Chicago for playoff games with Bears. Can they brave the cold?
Rams players and fans came to Chicago from an unseasonably warm winter in Los Angeles.
www.cbsnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Some Rams' fans made the trip to Chicago for playoff games with Bears. Can they brave the cold?
At least 3 people killed, 1 injured in weekend shootings in Chicago, CPD says
At least 3 people killed, 1 injured in weekend shootings in Chicago, CPD says
The ages of the victims range from 23 to 40, according to Chicago police.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
At least 3 people killed, 1 injured in weekend shootings in Chicago, CPD says
Lake County whittles away at glut of local government units - Chicago Tribune
Lake County whittles away at glut of local government units: ‘A lot of overhead that should be looked at’
Chicago-based research institute The Civic Federation, which advocates for the elimination of excess government bodies, has previously praised Lake County for its efforts.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Lake County whittles away at glut of local government units - Chicago Tribune
Thieves steal steering wheels from Honda Civics in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood
Thieves steal steering wheels from Honda Civics in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of strange vehicle break-ins in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, most recently this past Thursday.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Thieves steal steering wheels from Honda Civics in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood
Crash leaves woman dead on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Stevenson Expressway
Crash leaves woman dead on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Stevenson Expressway
A woman was killed early Sunday in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Crash leaves woman dead on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Stevenson Expressway
Deadly crash shuts down outbound Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's west suburbs
Deadly crash shuts down outbound Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's west suburbs
Parts of the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's western suburbs were closed early Sunday morning because of a deadly multi-vehicle crash.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Deadly crash shuts down outbound Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's west suburbs
Well-funded potential challengers already circling Mayor Brandon Johnson
Well-funded potential challengers already circling Mayor Brandon Johnson
A large and growing field of candidates is angling to take out Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is seen as very beatable.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Well-funded potential challengers already circling Mayor Brandon Johnson
Bruins beat Blackhawks 5-2, extend winning streak to six games
Bruins beat Blackhawks 5-2, extend winning streak to six games
Before the game, the Blackhawks honored their three Stanley Cup champion teams from the 2010s, with 29 players from those squads returning to pose with the Cup.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Bruins beat Blackhawks 5-2, extend winning streak to six games
Woman attacked by estranged husband inside Lake County home, sheriffs say
Woman attacked by estranged husband inside Lake County home, sheriffs say
On Friday afternoon, deputies were called out to a home on West Michigan Boulevard on a report of a woman who was attacked by her estranged husband.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Woman attacked by estranged husband inside Lake County home, sheriffs say
Volunteer group continues search for missing cat that escaped Uptown fire a month ago
Volunteer group continues search for missing cat that escaped Uptown fire a month ago
The 15-year-old cat named Scribbles ran from a three-alarm building fire at Glenwood and Argyle back last month.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Volunteer group continues search for missing cat that escaped Uptown fire a month ago
Pedestrian dead after being hit by pickup along Washington Road
Pedestrian dead after being hit by pickup along Washington Road
The incident happened around 5:50 p.m. Friday in the 2300 block of Washington Road between Meadow Lane and Briargate Road, near city limits between East Peoria and Washington.
www.wcbu.org
January 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Pedestrian dead after being hit by pickup along Washington Road
Peoria Park District gets $600K state grant to upgrade Chartwell Park
Peoria Park District gets $600K state grant to upgrade Chartwell Park
A state grant of more than $500,000 will cover the Peoria Park District’s expenses for a host of upgrades at Chartwell Park on the city's northwest side.
www.wcbu.org
January 16, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Peoria Park District gets $600K state grant to upgrade Chartwell Park