All Stories from January 26, 2026 (Change date)
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US braces for more freezing cold as storm leaves at least 30 deadJan 26, 2026 4:40 pm - Many in the U.S. faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the South coated in ice. At least 29 deaths were reported in states afflicted with severe cold.
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No injuries in South Barrington basement fireJan 26, 2026 4:31 pm - No injuries were reported in a fire at a home in South Barrington Monday, officials from the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District said.
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Newly installed Holocaust remembrance sign in Northbrook discovered missingJan 26, 2026 4:29 pm - A Holocaust remembrance sign in Northbrook went missing Sunday, shortly after a dedication ceremony for it was held about a mile away.
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Bears’ Wright headed to Pro Bowl as injury replacementJan 26, 2026 4:21 pm - Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright will head to the Pro Bowl Games after an impressive season after all.
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How do Williams, Bears’ quarterbacks grade out this season?Jan 26, 2026 4:08 pm - After the Bears reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020 and won their first NFC North title since 2018, it’s time to evaluate how each position group did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason.
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Why you should put down your phone and daydream insteadJan 26, 2026 3:57 pm - Giving yourself time to daydream seems to be good for your well-being, for problem-solving and maybe even for your relationships. Studies suggest that if you resist the urge to constantly scroll on your phone, and let your mind wander instead, there could be some serious benefits.
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Things to do Jan. 30 to Feb. 5: Norge Ski Jump Tournament, comedian Michael Winslow, Groundhog Day and moreJan 26, 2026 3:53 pm - Make plans for the Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival, 121st annual Norge Ski Jump Tournament, Groundhog Day events and more.
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US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, HumphriesJan 26, 2026 3:49 pm - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. team released its 232-athlete roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday and it includes Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Hump...
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SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women's AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2Jan 26, 2026 3:38 pm - NEW YORK — The Southeastern Conference set a record with 10 teams in The Associated Press women's Top 25 basketball poll released Monday. Georgia entered at No. 23 after ...
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Arizona still unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 poll ahead of showdown with No. 13 BYUJan 26, 2026 3:34 pm - Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll ahead of Monday night's showdown at No. 13 BYU, while fellow unbeaten Nebraska cl...