All Stories from January 7, 2026 (Change date)
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US reduces number of warships near Venezuela after Maduro raidJan 07, 2026 7:06 pm - The fleet of U.S. warships assembled in the Caribbean Sea during the run-up to Saturday’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has begun to thin, officials said Wednesday, though the Trump administration is expected to continue military operations in the region.
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Where are the grownups?Jan 07, 2026 6:52 pm - I write out of alarm at the accelerating erosion of congressional oversight and constitutional checks and balances. A president who campaigned on avoiding foreign wars ha...
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Feel safer now?Jan 07, 2026 6:52 pm - Operation Midway, making Illinois safe from “those” foreign immigrant gang members, only cost $59 million. Forget the sound bites from left- or even right-leaning news ou...
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Cubs land Edward Cabrera in trade with Marlins, but can they fix his fastballs?Jan 07, 2026 6:45 pm - Edward Cabrera has the arsenal to be a No. 2 starter, at least, but he doesn’t have a great history of health — his 137⅔ innings in 2025 was a career high at any level — and both his four- and two-seamers get hit hard.
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Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the MarlinsJan 07, 2026 6:17 pm - The Chicago Cubs added Edward Cabrera to their rotation on Wednesday, acquiring the right-hander in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move.
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s stepdaughter dies at age 38Jan 07, 2026 6:00 pm - Kelly, who is in the middle of a campaign for U.S. Senate, made the announcement Wednesday.
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Two Republicans fall off the ballot in gubernatorial, Senate contestsJan 07, 2026 5:53 pm - The Illinois State Board of Elections’ decisions slimmed down the throng running to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
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Young musicians to shine at Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto CompetitionJan 07, 2026 5:40 pm - On Jan. 25, the Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting the Finalists Concert of its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians. Also on the program will be a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with works by African American composers.
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MCC-grown elderberries to be featured in new craft beerJan 07, 2026 4:59 pm - Elderberries grown by the Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College will be featured in a limited edition ale at Woodstock’s Kishwaukee Brewing Company.
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Boys basketball notes: Fremd, Hoffman Estates enjoy repeat titles; Palatine, Rolling Meadows play well at YorkJan 07, 2026 4:47 pm - The holiday season brought a pair of gifts that teams had received the previous year. But Fremd and Hoffman Estates have no plans to return them. Fremd won the Wheeling H...