All Stories from January 6, 2026 (Change date)
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Boys basketball notes: Benet brings home two holiday tourney titles; unique ending at IC/Westmont ClassicJan 06, 2026 8:10 am - Benet Academy’s basketball team enjoyed a December to remember. Following a 69-65 loss to St. Ignatius on Nov. 30, the Redwings earned 14 consecutive victories in 31 days...
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Boys basketball notes: Libertyville’s Wegrzyn enjoys record-setting holiday at Hardwood ClassicJan 06, 2026 7:59 am - Libertyville boys basketball standout Bryce Wegrzyn brought an eraser with him to the 47th Wheeling Hardwood Classic over the Christmas break. Specifically, Wegrzyn did s...
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Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrationsJan 06, 2026 7:50 am - Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down.
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Trump says the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security. Here's whyJan 06, 2026 7:46 am - Greenland's strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates.
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Things to do Jan. 9-15: Free days at Shedd, Women’s Jazz Fest, Chicago RV Show and moreJan 06, 2026 6:37 am - Make plans to take advantage of free days at Shedd Aquarium, plus Erica Rhodes’ stand-up comedy at Zanies in Rosemont, the Women’s Jazz Festival at Hey Nonny, the Chicago RV Show in Schaumburg, ice skating and Cocoa Cabanas at Cantigny in Wheaton and more.
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Soothe your mind and body with this quick, comforting cabbage soupJan 06, 2026 5:19 am - This vegan soup, known as baechu doenjang guk in Korean, is hearty with cabbage and tofu. Mushrooms, soy sauce and doenjang (a fermented soy paste) give the broth a deep, complex flavor. Adapted from “The Korean Vegan: Homemade” by Joanne Lee Molinaro, this dish is something to lean on when you’re feeling “a little blue or a little tired.”
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Butternut squash a tasty swap in Lidia Bastianich’s take on pumpkin ravioliJan 06, 2026 5:15 am - Emmy Award-winning TV host, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich is focusing on pasta in her latest cookbook, “Lidia’s The Art of Pasta: An Italian Cookbook,” written with her daughter, Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Her recipe for pumpkin ravioli is perfect for this time of year.
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This copycat Dole Whip recipe brings the Disney magic homeJan 06, 2026 5:11 am - Dole Whip is a pineapple-flavored soft serve beloved by fans of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and this refreshing from-scratch version is just the thing to bring home a bit of theme park magic. Because we rely on standard kitchen equipment and whole ingredients, the dessert may look somewhat different from what you’d get in the parks. But what it lacks in social-media-ready appearance, it makes up for in taste.
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Today’s editorial cartoonJan 06, 2026 4:00 am -
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Daily Herald opinion: A group effort: Every Chicago suburb should strive to meet the state’s affordable housing requirementsJan 06, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: While some suburbs are struggling to meet state law requirements for affordable housing, communities in the Chicago area should remain committed to the broader effort to address the issue.