All Stories from January 1, 2026 (Change date)
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Pet rescues sound alarm for more foster homes throughout suburbsJan 01, 2026 2:33 pm - Officials from suburban pet rescue groups say there is a growing need for more foster homes in the region.
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Hundreds plunge into Lake Michigan for annual Waukegan charity eventJan 01, 2026 2:17 pm - More than 500 participants plunged into Lake Michigan Thursday for the 27th annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge at Waukegan Municipal Beach.
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Packers to start QB Clayton Tune in regular-season finale at MinnesotaJan 01, 2026 2:15 pm - GREEN BAY, Wis. — Clayton Tune will start at quarterback for Green Bay in its regular-season finale Sunday at Minnesota with the Packers intending to rest Jordan Love as ...
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Outdoor hockey. In Miami. It's finally going to happen on Friday, when Panthers play RangersJan 01, 2026 2:11 pm - MIAMI — The NHL played its All-Star Game in Tampa in 2018, and when league officials were leaving town they couldn't help but notice a billboard that was created for the ...
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Cubs still waiting on big off-season move after Imai signs with AstrosJan 01, 2026 2:02 pm - The Cubs are moving on after Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai’s decision to sign with the Houston Astros.
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Why the Bears are treating the Lions like a playoff gameJan 01, 2026 1:47 pm - Bears head coach Ben Johnson quickly ended any talk about how the team would approach Week 18 in his Monday news conference.“Yeah, we’re playing to win this week,” he said.
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What do your prep sports New Year’s resolutions look like?Jan 01, 2026 1:31 pm - And as we embark upon 2026 in the world of high school sports, how about committing to these New Year’s resolutions?
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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deathsJan 01, 2026 11:26 am - Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s most recent maternal mortality report. The r...
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New Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroomJan 01, 2026 11:05 am - Immigrant rights and artificial intelligence were two of the hot-button issues that influenced public education in 2025. They are also the subject of new education-related laws that will take effect at the start of the new year.
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Silvy: Bears have given fans a fun ride already this season, and it’s not over yetJan 01, 2026 10:00 am - The 12 days of Bearsmas. Saturday, Dec. 20: The Bears miraculously beat the Packers in their most memorable win in the modern era. Thursday, Dec. 25: The Lions lose to Mi...