All Stories from December 26, 2025 (Change date)
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley raising cash for possible Chicago mayor runDec 26, 2025 1:15 pm - U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley has been raising money for a possible mayoral campaign in Chicago.
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Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthdayDec 26, 2025 12:47 pm - After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off months of celebrations for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.
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Candidate forum for 8th Congressional District Democratic primary set for Jan. 15Dec 26, 2025 11:42 am - A live forum for the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District seat currently held by Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg has been scheduled for Jan. 15 in Schaumburg.
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‘Just the beginning’: U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years by focusing on the futureDec 26, 2025 11:40 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 radio station WEPS-88.9 FM is celebrating its 75th anniversary with new content and a focus on new trends like podcasting. It’s the oldest continuously operating school district radio station in Illinois and one of the oldest in the country.
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No injuries, but residents displaced in Aurora fire on Christmas DayDec 26, 2025 11:24 am - No one was injured, but residents were displaced following a Christmas Day fire in Aurora.
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Travis Kelce’s emotional night at Arrowhead Stadium may be his last with retirement decision loomingDec 26, 2025 11:17 am - If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one.
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Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contentionDec 26, 2025 11:10 am - After the Minnesota Vikings lost their fourth straight game and were shut out for the first time in 18 years, coach Kevin O'Connell simplified the game plan for the offense — and the focus for the entire team as the calendar turned to December.
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Lions are out of the playoff race, Packers are among 11 teams in and 3 spots remain openDec 26, 2025 10:55 am - The Lions are staying home for the playoffs, the Packers are in the postseason and only one spot remains open in the NFC.
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Where does Taylor Swift go from here?Dec 26, 2025 10:15 am - Taylor Swift has released “The End of an Era” on Disney+, a six-part docuseries that chronicled the behind-the-scenes of her 2023-2024 Eras Tour. Between glimpses of the intensive effort that it took to stage 149 sold-out stadium shows across the world, Swift and her colleagues offered theories about how and why it became the highest-grossing tour in history.
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New laws for the new year: Illinois’ grocery tax ends, aquifer protections beginDec 26, 2025 10:14 am - The expiration of Illinois’ 1% grocery tax is just one of several new laws set to take effect next Thursday.