All Stories from January 2, 2026 (Change date)
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Man accused of stealing iPhones in NapervilleJan 02, 2026 1:39 pm - A man is charged with stealing three iPhones from the Apple store in downtown Naperville on New Year’s Day.
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Three charged with firing guns recklessly near Big RockJan 02, 2026 1:36 pm - Three men have been accused of firing guns recklessly, in the middle of Tuesday afternoon, in a residential area near Big Rock.
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Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha LeonardJan 02, 2026 1:36 pm - Here’s to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer Zach Bryan is married.
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Saying backers ‘lost their nerve,’ Democrat halts campaign in 9th Congressional DistrictJan 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Democrat Bruce Leon has halted his congressional campaign in the largely suburban 9th District.
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New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICUJan 02, 2026 12:26 pm - Illinois workers with a newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit will soon have additional access to job-protected, unpaid leave. People who work for employers of between 16 and 50 people will get up to 10 days of unpaid leave if they have a newborn in neonatal intensive care. Larger employers have to offer up to 20 days.
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Politicians must embrace civility and solutions in 2026Jan 02, 2026 12:14 pm - The small business community touches nearly everyone, and together we can drive a proactive and positive agenda that supports local businesses, transcends destructive politics, and builds a stronger economy in 2026.
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Cook County reports major declines in homicides, opioid overdoses in 2025Jan 02, 2026 10:52 am - The Cook County medical examiner’s office is reporting a significant decline in the number of homicides and opioid overdose deaths in 2025.
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Woodstock man faces attempted murder charge after attack at a gas stationJan 02, 2026 9:49 am - A Woodstock man is facing charges after authorities say he “maliciously attacked” a woman in a gas station and intended to kill her. Austin Silverman, 29, of Woodstock, ...
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As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise againJan 02, 2026 9:47 am - A new report by state regulators projects energy shortfalls will begin in northern Illinois by 2029 and the rest of the state by 2031 if lawmakers and grid operators don’t act. The shortages would continue to drive up energy costs and force Illinois to import more out-of-state power.
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The Biz Week That Was: A new microwinery, new restaurants opening in 2026 are among the highlightsJan 02, 2026 9:42 am - The Week that Was in business