All Stories from January 8, 2026 (Change date)
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Pritzker: Bears should work with local governments if they want tax reliefJan 08, 2026 7:02 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday suggested the Bears would need to negotiate property tax relief with local governments for their proposed Arlington Heights stadium.
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After fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Illinois Democrats seek Kristi Noem’s impeachmentJan 08, 2026 6:58 pm - Recalling parallels to aggressive federal immigration enforcement tactics in the Chicago region last fall, top Illinois Democrats called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s ouster after a federal immigration agent fatally shot a woman under questionable circumstances in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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Bailey proposes ‘Illinois DOGE’ as Republican governor’s race focuses on spendingJan 08, 2026 6:44 pm - President Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency disbanded less than a year into Trump’s second term and appeared to have caused more chaos than actual savings to the federal government.
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Quarterbacks Moore and Mendoza face off again as Oregon plays Indiana in the CFP semisJan 08, 2026 6:20 pm - The first meeting between Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore wasn't pretty. It was two years ago, before the Pac-12's demise. Mendoza was quarterback at California, while Moore started for UCLA in the final game of the regular season.
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7 Brew proposed for Wheaton near movie theaterJan 08, 2026 6:07 pm - A 7 Brew wants to open in Wheaton more than a year after a drive-through stand set up shop in neighboring Naperville and went on to generate much buzz.
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Good news about bad news: On-duty police deaths hit 80-year lowJan 08, 2026 5:52 pm - Five years after reaching an all-time high, the number of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty hit an 80-year low in 2025, according to a new report.
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High school hockey: Illinois state championships move to Allstate ArenaJan 08, 2026 5:04 pm - All roads lead to Rosemont for Illinois high school hockey state championship glory, as the Chicago Wolves and the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois (AHAI) announced...
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‘I will not back down’: DuPage clerk’s dispute with county board heads to appeals courtJan 08, 2026 5:04 pm - The DuPage County clerk’s office is taking its ongoing legal battle with the county board to the appellate court.
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House GOP’s first 2026 priority: Trump’s changes to showerheadsJan 08, 2026 4:59 pm - House Republicans on Thursday are hoping to deliver a win for President Donald Trump’s agenda — or at least his hair — by voting to codify his long-desired showerhead changes into law, their first legislative priority of the new session.
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Epic changes coming in 2026 will alter the IHSA’s biggest sportsJan 08, 2026 4:53 pm - It might be wise to buckle up for the 2026-27 IHSA sports season. It’ll be unforgettable for two giant reasons.