All Stories from January 16, 2026 (Change date)
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Wage inequities persist in Illinois but have improved slightly, report showsJan 16, 2026 12:14 pm - A 2021 amendment to the Equal Pay Act mandates certain Illinois businesses to report biannual wage and demographic data to the Department of Labor. The first analysis, based on three years of data, shows some improvement, but disparities remain the widest in low-wage and craft occupations. Researchers recommend expanding the reported data to get the full picture of wage equity in Illinois.
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Authorities: Deerfield man had child sex abuse imagesJan 16, 2026 12:00 pm - A Deerfield man is facing multiple charges of possessing numerous images and videos of child sexual abuse materials, many involving children as young as toddlers, Lake County sheriff’s police said.
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Sweet comfort: Need a little winter therapy? Try bakingJan 16, 2026 11:49 am - Baking can be many things: an act of creation, connection, control. There’s something comforting about the structure of it: the measuring, the stirring, the transformation of a handful of ingredients into something delicious.
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Ask the doctors: Certain foods may ease hangover symptomsJan 16, 2026 11:46 am - Foods rich in salt, fat and protein can help your body recover a little faster from a hangover.
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How to be an advocate for a loved one in the ERJan 16, 2026 11:45 am - In the emergency room, the health-care system’s shortcomings are laid bare. Not enough nursing staff, too little communication, confusing interactions. I have seen that effective advocacy, whether from a family member, friend, or professional patient advocate, can have a positive impact on emergency room outcomes.
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‘Don’t wait. Get started.’: Strength training is crucial after menopauseJan 16, 2026 11:43 am - When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a type of exercise that's crucial for women in midlife. Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass.
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Cheese graters and Pope Leo jerseys: Bears fans get creative with their team prideJan 16, 2026 11:42 am - The Bears’ playoff run has fans celebrating in unique ways. Here is a look at a few of them.
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Owners of The Graceful Ordinary bringing two new concepts to St. CharlesJan 16, 2026 11:17 am - The husband-and-wife team behind The Graceful Ordinary restaurant in St. Charles is bringing two new concepts to town.
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Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro’s releaseJan 16, 2026 10:54 am - Tens of thousands of Cubans demonstrated Friday outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana to decry the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela and demand that the U.S. government release former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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‘We cannot fumble this opportunity’: Arlington Heights officials say tax break bill needed to keep the Bears in IllinoisJan 16, 2026 10:12 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia and other local leaders on Friday urged Illinois legislators to pass property tax break legislation to support a Bears stadium redevelopment. Without it, he warned that Illinois could lose the Bears to Indiana.