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Schools in the western suburbs are scrambling to find alternate sites for proms and school events after the Matrix Club Banquet Hall in Naperville abruptly closed its doors this week.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Schools in the western suburbs are scrambling to find alternate sites for proms and school events after the Matrix Club Banquet Hall in Naperville abruptly closed its doors this week.
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For decades, Chicagoans have been able to show their city pride with an image of the skyline on their Chase debit cards; but a spokesperson confirmed that the bank is no longer making cards with the image, and the internet isn't happy.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
For decades, Chicagoans have been able to show their city pride with an image of the skyline on their Chase debit cards; but a spokesperson confirmed that the bank is no longer making cards with the image, and the internet isn't happy.
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Two workers in Evanston-Skokie School District 65 are facing charges for alleged sex crimes against their own children.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Two workers in Evanston-Skokie School District 65 are facing charges for alleged sex crimes against their own children.
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At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the nation's busiest airfield, where thousands arrive or depart daily, flyers can find peace and prayer.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:04 AM
At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the nation's busiest airfield, where thousands arrive or depart daily, flyers can find peace and prayer.
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Read more on O'Hare Interfaith Chapel: https://tinyurl.com/2ey42ntz
The city of Aurora currently has four data centers, with five more either under construction or in the permitting process. At a Thursday night town hall, residents got a chance to express their concerns.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:38 AM
The city of Aurora currently has four data centers, with five more either under construction or in the permitting process. At a Thursday night town hall, residents got a chance to express their concerns.
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A man has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for robbing a United States Postal Service letter carrier in Chicago back in 2020.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A man has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for robbing a United States Postal Service letter carrier in Chicago back in 2020.
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More than a century ago, one of the deadliest episodes of violence in Chicago history left 38 people dead and thousands homeless — yet many people have never heard of it. Now, a new project aims to change that.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:08 AM
More than a century ago, one of the deadliest episodes of violence in Chicago history left 38 people dead and thousands homeless — yet many people have never heard of it. Now, a new project aims to change that.
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The man accused in the execution-style murder of a bar owner in rural Momence will remain behind bars pending trial.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The man accused in the execution-style murder of a bar owner in rural Momence will remain behind bars pending trial.
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Latest details on the case: https://tinyurl.com/2n6t59kt
Next month, the CTA will have to deliver a new safety plan to the federal government following a string of attacks and crimes on trains and buses, prompting the Trump administration to step in.
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Here's what's changed already, and how riders feel: https://tinyurl.com/5d3tfzba
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Next month, the CTA will have to deliver a new safety plan to the federal government following a string of attacks and crimes on trains and buses, prompting the Trump administration to step in.
Here's what's changed already, and how riders feel: https://tinyurl.com/5d3tfzba
Here's what's changed already, and how riders feel: https://tinyurl.com/5d3tfzba
A person of interest was arrested Tuesday morning after they allegedly approached and grabbed a minor in Palatine on Monday morning.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:41 AM
A person of interest was arrested Tuesday morning after they allegedly approached and grabbed a minor in Palatine on Monday morning.
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The Art Institute of Chicago has added Norman Rockwell's iconic painting "The Dugout" to its collection, a gift from former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife, depicting the Cubs' dejection after a 1948 doubleheader.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:15 AM
The Art Institute of Chicago has added Norman Rockwell's iconic painting "The Dugout" to its collection, a gift from former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife, depicting the Cubs' dejection after a 1948 doubleheader.
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A Melrose Park man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a 2017 road rage shooting.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
A Melrose Park man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a 2017 road rage shooting.
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Meals being withheld and years of physical abuse are among the horrifying details revealed in court in the death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce in Round Lake Beach. His mother, Dominique Servant, and her boyfriend, Joey Ruffin, are charged with first-degree murder.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Meals being withheld and years of physical abuse are among the horrifying details revealed in court in the death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce in Round Lake Beach. His mother, Dominique Servant, and her boyfriend, Joey Ruffin, are charged with first-degree murder.
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Join us Thursday February 19 at 7 p.m. as the leading candidates running for the Democratic Party nomination for United States Senator from Illinois meet in a televised debate here on WGN. https://wgntv.com/news/politics/senate-democratic-candidates-to-face-off-in-statewide-debate-on-wgn/
February 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Join us Thursday February 19 at 7 p.m. as the leading candidates running for the Democratic Party nomination for United States Senator from Illinois meet in a televised debate here on WGN. https://wgntv.com/news/politics/senate-democratic-candidates-to-face-off-in-statewide-debate-on-wgn/
Whirlyball in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood offers guests a fun way to stay warm. CEO Adam Elias puts it, Whirlyball is "a combination of lacrosse, basketball, and hockey all rolled into one on bumper cars."
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February 9, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Whirlyball in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood offers guests a fun way to stay warm. CEO Adam Elias puts it, Whirlyball is "a combination of lacrosse, basketball, and hockey all rolled into one on bumper cars."
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/59p32mf2
From free fireworks by the lake to a comedy show or budget dinner, couples can find special Valentine's Day experiences across the city that feel thoughtful and memorable.
Budget Romance: Affordable Valentine’s Day plans in Chicago
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago offers plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day without spending a lot of money. From free fireworks by the lake to a comedy show or budget dinner, couples can find speci…
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February 9, 2026 at 1:37 AM
From free fireworks by the lake to a comedy show or budget dinner, couples can find special Valentine's Day experiences across the city that feel thoughtful and memorable.
'I definitely want to move': Chicago police are investigating criminal damage to 30 vehicles in East Hyde Park, leaving residents frustrated and calling for more street surveillance.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
'I definitely want to move': Chicago police are investigating criminal damage to 30 vehicles in East Hyde Park, leaving residents frustrated and calling for more street surveillance.
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Love You Lab brought a dose of self-care to Wicker Park and Bucktown with a health and wellness fair featuring over 20 local vendors offering beauty services, relaxation experiences, and fitness classes.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Love You Lab brought a dose of self-care to Wicker Park and Bucktown with a health and wellness fair featuring over 20 local vendors offering beauty services, relaxation experiences, and fitness classes.
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DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2efhzkph
A far-out display is in full bloom at the Chicago Botanic Garden. More than 10,000 orchids are in displays that harken back to a different era.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:34 AM
A far-out display is in full bloom at the Chicago Botanic Garden. More than 10,000 orchids are in displays that harken back to a different era.
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Crowds filled the DuSable Black History Museum on Saturday, honoring Black Americans presently shaping history and those who’ve left behind legacies of greatness.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Crowds filled the DuSable Black History Museum on Saturday, honoring Black Americans presently shaping history and those who’ve left behind legacies of greatness.
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A water main break in south suburban Dixmoor has left around 50 homes without water. The village has seen at least six other water main breaks in recent weeks due to a combination of aging infrastructure and freezing temperatures.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:30 AM
A water main break in south suburban Dixmoor has left around 50 homes without water. The village has seen at least six other water main breaks in recent weeks due to a combination of aging infrastructure and freezing temperatures.
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‘Let’s do what’s right’: NIPSCO customers are urging lawmakers to take action as their energy bills continue to rise due to a rate hike approved last year.
A town hall was held this afternoon for residents who say they need immediate relief.
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A town hall was held this afternoon for residents who say they need immediate relief.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:35 AM
‘Let’s do what’s right’: NIPSCO customers are urging lawmakers to take action as their energy bills continue to rise due to a rate hike approved last year.
A town hall was held this afternoon for residents who say they need immediate relief.
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A town hall was held this afternoon for residents who say they need immediate relief.
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A mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder following the death of an 8-year-old boy in Lake County.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:04 AM
A mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder following the death of an 8-year-old boy in Lake County.
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Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke on Friday evening criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson's executive order regarding police and immigration.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke on Friday evening criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson's executive order regarding police and immigration.
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A man has died after he was shot Friday evening while inside a home on the Far South Side.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:50 AM
A man has died after he was shot Friday evening while inside a home on the Far South Side.
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