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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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A federal judge in Indiana has ruled that the man cleared of accusations of offering $10,000 for the murder of Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino must be released from custody or given a bond hearing by Wednesday.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:54 AM
A federal judge in Indiana has ruled that the man cleared of accusations of offering $10,000 for the murder of Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino must be released from custody or given a bond hearing by Wednesday.
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A Naperville woman has been found guilty of murdering her boyfriend back in 2020. Prosecutors said she shot her boyfriend during an argument about him dating another woman.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A Naperville woman has been found guilty of murdering her boyfriend back in 2020. Prosecutors said she shot her boyfriend during an argument about him dating another woman.
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The fallout from President Donald Trump’s controversial social media post continues to grow Friday evening as lawmakers in Illinois have called the post “racist” and “beneath the office of the presidency.”
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February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The fallout from President Donald Trump’s controversial social media post continues to grow Friday evening as lawmakers in Illinois have called the post “racist” and “beneath the office of the presidency.”
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The sheriff investigating the apparent abduction of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother said Friday he was frustrated that a camera at Nancy Guthrie 's home wasn't able to capture images of anyone the day she went missing.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:12 AM
The sheriff investigating the apparent abduction of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother said Friday he was frustrated that a camera at Nancy Guthrie 's home wasn't able to capture images of anyone the day she went missing.
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Chicago faith leaders and authorities are urging the community to come forward with information after a shooting in Auburn Gresham left 26-year-old Gabryel Ayers dead and her young daughter miraculously unharmed.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Chicago faith leaders and authorities are urging the community to come forward with information after a shooting in Auburn Gresham left 26-year-old Gabryel Ayers dead and her young daughter miraculously unharmed.
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A 24-year-old Joliet man was arrested Friday for possession of child pornography.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A 24-year-old Joliet man was arrested Friday for possession of child pornography.
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