All Stories from January 30, 2026 (Change date)
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Student loan borrowers in Illinois could face federal, state ‘tax bomb’ in 2026Jan 30, 2026 4:18 pm - Certain types of student loan forgiveness face federal and state taxes after a law that protected borrowers expired Dec. 31. Now, these loan breaks are considered taxable income at the federal and state levels. A new settlement agreement could terminate the Saving on Valuable Education plan, requiring borrowers to switch to other plans to qualify for loan forgiveness.
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Can the Bears afford to keep Cole Kmet in a talented tight end room?Jan 30, 2026 4:10 pm - Over the next few weeks, we will evaluate how each position group did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the tight end room. ...
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Finn McCool’s up for $225,000 grant in WheelingJan 30, 2026 3:46 pm - A much-anticipated restaurant is in line for a $225,000 municipal grant in Wheeling.
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Preferred route for Lake-Cook bike path topic of open house meetingJan 30, 2026 3:26 pm - The preferred alternative to close a bike path gap along Lake-Cook Road will be available for public viewing and input from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park.
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National civics competition for middle schoolers comes with $100K top prizeJan 30, 2026 3:25 pm - Sixth, seventh and eighth graders with an idea about using civics to improve their community can submit an essay to participate in a national competition with a chance to win a $100,000 in a 529 educational savings plan.
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Kick off gardening year with Native Gardener’s ClubJan 30, 2026 3:23 pm - Kick off the gardening year with the Native Gardener’s Club meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays monthly on Zoom.
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Derrick Rose on idea of Bulls statue: ‘No knock, D-Wade. I saw that statue. I’m good’Jan 30, 2026 3:20 pm - Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose got well-deserved recognition from the Chicago Bulls and their fans last week, as the team retired his jersey at the United Center during an emotional pregame ceremony.
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WNBA and the players’ union to resume stalled CBA negotiations on MondayJan 30, 2026 3:09 pm - The WNBA and the players' union will meet Monday in New York for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward. Ke...
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Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after 4 seasons and contract extension last yearJan 30, 2026 3:04 pm - The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday, after mixed results over four seasons and giving him a contract extension last year.
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Judge: GOP candidate shouldn’t be on 11th District ballots due to signature shortageJan 30, 2026 1:34 pm - The decision to keep a suburban Republican candidate off ballots in the 11th Congressional District was upheld Friday by a Cook County judge.