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The city could soon be operating its first intercity bus terminal with strong Chicago branding — if everything goes according to plan. The city has taken the first step toward getting money to buy and rehab the Greyhound bus station at 630 W. Harrison St.
City steps toward securing cash to buy South Loop Greyhound station
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February 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The city could soon be operating its first intercity bus terminal with strong Chicago branding — if everything goes according to plan. The city has taken the first step toward getting money to buy and rehab the Greyhound bus station at 630 W. Harrison St.
Open Books, one of Chicago’s largest used bookstore chains, will close its Logan Square location on March 1 after financial struggles. Its West Loop and Pilsen locations will remain open.
Open Books in Logan Square to close March 1 amid financial challenges
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February 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Open Books, one of Chicago’s largest used bookstore chains, will close its Logan Square location on March 1 after financial struggles. Its West Loop and Pilsen locations will remain open.
The Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in October plans to attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address later this month, as a guest of U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.
Marimar Martinez, shot 5 times by Border Patrol in Chicago, plans to attend Trump's State of the Union
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February 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in October plans to attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address later this month, as a guest of U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.
Federal prosecutors in Chicago say they fear a tainted jury pool if the public is allowed to see evidence from the upcoming conspiracy trial of six people, including four Democratic politicians, involved in protests at an immigration holding facility in Broadview.
Federal prosecutors fear tainted jury pool if public sees evidence in Broadview Six conspiracy case
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February 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Federal prosecutors in Chicago say they fear a tainted jury pool if the public is allowed to see evidence from the upcoming conspiracy trial of six people, including four Democratic politicians, involved in protests at an immigration holding facility in Broadview.
The unidentified 17-year-old was charged as an adult and faces counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery, aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon.
Teen charged following mass shooting outside Chicago Theater after tree-lighting ceremony
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February 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The unidentified 17-year-old was charged as an adult and faces counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery, aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon.
Andrew Janocko's success in Seattle makes him a potential candidate to become their offensive coordinator when Klint Kubiak leaves for the Raiders.
Former Bears quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko's stock soars with Seahawks, QB Sam Darnold
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February 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Andrew Janocko's success in Seattle makes him a potential candidate to become their offensive coordinator when Klint Kubiak leaves for the Raiders.
A new opera about Florence Price’s origin story premiered in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, which has spent weeks at the epicenter of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign.
Chicago composer Florence Price roars back to life with new opera, premiering in a hurting Minnesota
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February 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
A new opera about Florence Price’s origin story premiered in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, which has spent weeks at the epicenter of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign.
It was a busy trade deadline morning for the Bulls front office as Dosunmu, Julian Phillips, and Dalen Terry were all shipped out.
Bulls continue demolition site of roster trading Ayo Dosunmu and others
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February 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
It was a busy trade deadline morning for the Bulls front office as Dosunmu, Julian Phillips, and Dalen Terry were all shipped out.
Chicago software company ActiveCampaign announced Tuesday that it bought AI startup Feedback Intelligence in San Francisco for an undisclosed sum.
Chicago software firm ActiveCampaign buys AI startup Feedback Intelligence
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February 5, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Chicago software company ActiveCampaign announced Tuesday that it bought AI startup Feedback Intelligence in San Francisco for an undisclosed sum.
A Cook County Jail detainee was scheduled to appear in court Thursday, accused of causing the suspicious drowning death of a beloved 63-year-old boat captain who fell into the lake at DuSable Harbor over the Labor Day weekend, police said.
Murder charges filed against suspect in drowning of beloved boat captain
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February 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
A Cook County Jail detainee was scheduled to appear in court Thursday, accused of causing the suspicious drowning death of a beloved 63-year-old boat captain who fell into the lake at DuSable Harbor over the Labor Day weekend, police said.
The shift of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Così fan tutte (Thus Do All Women)” to 1930s upper-crust America in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s new revival gives the opera a modern zing and just feels comfortable and fun.
Review: Lyric Opera’s ‘Così fan tutte’ is a sparkling, high-energy take on Mozart’s 1790 operatic classic
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February 5, 2026 at 4:01 AM
The shift of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Così fan tutte (Thus Do All Women)” to 1930s upper-crust America in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s new revival gives the opera a modern zing and just feels comfortable and fun.
Federal agents carried out a military-style raid on a South Shore apartment complex last fall with the permission of the building’s owner and manager, according to new court filings that corroborate key allegations driving a state investigation.
Building owner OK’d Trump administration’s raid of Chicago apartment complex, court records show
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February 5, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Federal agents carried out a military-style raid on a South Shore apartment complex last fall with the permission of the building’s owner and manager, according to new court filings that corroborate key allegations driving a state investigation.
Principal Regina Latimer-Lake was chosen from a pool of 20 regional winners as the statewide Elementary Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association.
Englewood's Earle STEM principal surprised with Principal of the Year celebration
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February 5, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Principal Regina Latimer-Lake was chosen from a pool of 20 regional winners as the statewide Elementary Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association.
Amid President Donald Trump’s push to nationalize elections in 15 states, Illinois’ three Republican members of Congress expressed strong concerns this week about the Illinois State Board of Elections’ commitment to the integrity and accuracy of its voter rolls.
Ahead of midterms, Illinois’ GOP members of Congress question the state’s ‘election integrity’
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February 5, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Amid President Donald Trump’s push to nationalize elections in 15 states, Illinois’ three Republican members of Congress expressed strong concerns this week about the Illinois State Board of Elections’ commitment to the integrity and accuracy of its voter rolls.
The owners of 200 S. Wacker Drive are spending $25 million to modernize the tower in a growing trend for building owners looking to attract new tenants in a downturned office market.
Harry Weese-designed office tower will get a $25M atrium renovation designed to lure renters with amenities
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February 5, 2026 at 2:01 AM
The owners of 200 S. Wacker Drive are spending $25 million to modernize the tower in a growing trend for building owners looking to attract new tenants in a downturned office market.
A woman was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to hate crime charges connected to vandalizing a Palestinian mural last year in Pilsen.
Woman sentenced to prison for vandalizing Palestinian mural in Pilsen and 2 assaults
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February 5, 2026 at 1:31 AM
A woman was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to hate crime charges connected to vandalizing a Palestinian mural last year in Pilsen.
Drivers issued traffic citations in suburban Cook County may receive tickets through a quicker electronic process under a pilot program launched this week by the circuit clerk’s office.
Cook County court clerk launches e-ticket pilot program
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February 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Drivers issued traffic citations in suburban Cook County may receive tickets through a quicker electronic process under a pilot program launched this week by the circuit clerk’s office.
A 96-year-old Collegiate Gothic building on the DePaul University campus is being considered Thursday for preliminary landmark status.
City to seek landmark status for a neo-Gothic hall on the DePaul University campus
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February 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM
A 96-year-old Collegiate Gothic building on the DePaul University campus is being considered Thursday for preliminary landmark status.
Through carefully selected works from the last five decades of the museum’s history, the exhibition hopes to keep the art of storytelling and documenting history through photography relevant in the digital age.
A new exhibit at Museum of Contemporary Photography takes visitors on a trip through time
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February 5, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Through carefully selected works from the last five decades of the museum’s history, the exhibition hopes to keep the art of storytelling and documenting history through photography relevant in the digital age.
A 40-year-old recording of then-Mayor Harold Washington leading the Refrigerettes in a cheer for the NFC Champion Bears weeks from their only Super Bowl victory is one of 800 newly digitized audio clips showcased on a web page unveiled Wednesday by City Clerk Anna Valencia.
From Harold's ‘Refrigerettes’ cheer to the parking meter deal, new recordings reveal iconic Council moments
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February 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
A 40-year-old recording of then-Mayor Harold Washington leading the Refrigerettes in a cheer for the NFC Champion Bears weeks from their only Super Bowl victory is one of 800 newly digitized audio clips showcased on a web page unveiled Wednesday by City Clerk Anna Valencia.
The Illinois general primary is March 17. Here's everything you need to know to be ready to vote throughout the Chicago metro area.
How to cast your ballot in the March 2026 Illinois primary
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February 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
The Illinois general primary is March 17. Here's everything you need to know to be ready to vote throughout the Chicago metro area.
Chalmers Elementary School unveiled a new chicken coop this week named after a pioneering Black female scientist who studied chicken embryos. The celebration kicked off a series of Black History Month events across Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago elementary schoolers delight in new chicken coop that fuses science with Black history
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February 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Chalmers Elementary School unveiled a new chicken coop this week named after a pioneering Black female scientist who studied chicken embryos. The celebration kicked off a series of Black History Month events across Chicago Public Schools.
Coby White and newly-acquired Mike Conley Jr. were sent to Charlotte for Collin Sexton and multiple second-round draft picks.
Bulls continue overhaul trading Coby White to Charlotte
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February 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Coby White and newly-acquired Mike Conley Jr. were sent to Charlotte for Collin Sexton and multiple second-round draft picks.
The 52nd Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations were announced Wednesday, with Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre once again topping the list with 20 nominations.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre leads Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations with 20 nods
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February 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
The 52nd Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations were announced Wednesday, with Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre once again topping the list with 20 nominations.
The Illinois primary election will be held March 17. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days to be counted.
USPS postmark change could 'threaten' mail-in voters, Cook County officials warn
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February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The Illinois primary election will be held March 17. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days to be counted.