All Stories from January 16, 2026 (Change date)
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New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn’t raise the risk of autism despite Trump’s claimsJan 16, 2026 8:05 pm - A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities — adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration.
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Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm messageJan 16, 2026 7:48 pm - President Donald Trump wants Republicans to be known as the health care party heading into this year’s midterm elections, even as his administration has struggled to produce a comprehensive health care agenda. He tried to build the case again Friday by touting a $50 billion rural health program as evidence his administration can deliver results for voters facing rising costs and shrinking access to care.
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Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governorJan 16, 2026 7:23 pm - The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that the two Democratic leaders are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state, two people familiar with the matter confirmed Friday.
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Kane County launches ‘Circle of Care’ initiative to support children and familiesJan 16, 2026 6:47 pm - The Kane County Circle of Care is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening families and reducing the number of children entering foster care through prevention and early intervention.
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UP merger application with Norfolk Southern ruled “incomplete,” but railroads will refileJan 16, 2026 6:38 pm - The decision by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board comes after objections to the application filed by rival railroads BNSF, CPKC, CSX and CN.
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Defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutorsJan 16, 2026 6:21 pm - The Utah man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk returned to court Friday, as his attorneys sought to disqualify prosecutors because the daughter of a deputy county attorney involved in the case attended the rally where Kirk was shot.
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Lombard teen awarded Handel Week Festival Choral ScholarshipJan 16, 2026 6:02 pm - Isabel Weaver, a senior at Willowbrook High School, was awarded the Suzanne and Charles Wells Choral Scholarship for the Handel Week Festival.
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‘He did so much for the community’: Warrenville mourns beloved public servantJan 16, 2026 5:57 pm - Warrenville officials and residents are mourning the Tuesday death of a beloved community service and animal control officer.
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Two dogs rescued as car fire threatens Arlington Heights homeJan 16, 2026 5:55 pm - A car caught fire early Friday in Arlington Heights, causing minor damage to a nearby home’s exterior.
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A Liberian man has now been released twice after his dramatic battering-ram arrest in MinneapolisJan 16, 2026 5:08 pm - A Liberian man who has been shuttled in and out of custody since immigration agents in Minnesota broke down his door with a battering ram was released again Friday, hours after a routine check-in with authorities led to his second arrest.