All Stories from January 2, 2026 (Change date)
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Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling IranJan 02, 2026 4:33 pm - U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.
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Final week of the NFL’s regular season arrives with No. 1 seed still undecided in AFC, NFCJan 02, 2026 4:29 pm - The NFL's regular season has reached its final weekend with plenty undecided in terms of the playoff picture, including the No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC. Here's...
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A very different feel to this Bears matchup with the LionsJan 02, 2026 4:24 pm - The Chicago Bears will get one final chance to make some improvements before the playoffs start. They’ll end the regular season against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon.
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Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026Jan 02, 2026 4:06 pm - U.S. stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street Friday in a wobbly day of trading to kick off the new year.
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Longtime Schaumburg Township deputy assessor succeeds LawsonJan 02, 2026 4:05 pm - For the first time in more than two decades, there’s a new Schaumburg Township assessor as 2026 begins. Victor Morales, who’s been chief deputy assessor since May 2018, succeeded 21-year incumbent John Lawson on New Year’s Day.
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BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatusJan 02, 2026 2:45 pm - They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS’ comeback has an official date: March 20.
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‘I want to play’: Wide receiver Rome Odunze returns to Bears practice after foot injuryJan 02, 2026 2:39 pm - Chicago Bears top wide receiver Rome Odunze returned to practice for the first time in three weeks Friday as the team prepared for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.
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Learn about fitness apps at Des Plaines Public LibraryJan 02, 2026 2:26 pm - Learn about health and fitness apps in a free program at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Skate in the Park in Grayslake features professional skaters and other activitiesJan 02, 2026 2:26 pm - The fourth annual Skate in the Park will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Gelatin Park in Grayslake.
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Des Plaines’ Cochran sworn in as state representative for 55th DistrictJan 02, 2026 2:24 pm - Des Plaines resident Justin Cochran is the new state representative for the 55th District, Democratic leaders have announced.