All Stories from January 31, 2026 (Change date)
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Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forwardJan 31, 2026 3:21 pm - Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire, a day after Israel accused Hamas of new truce violations.
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Daily Herald opinion: ‘Not thinking a thing wrong’: Obvious lies about tragic events go beyond spin, disqualify leadersJan 31, 2026 2:00 pm - It happened to be founding father Thomas Paine's 289th birthday on Thursday, and in the midst of the controversies regarding Minneapolis swirling around us, we stumbled a...
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Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cutsJan 31, 2026 1:58 pm - As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market. In the U.S., economists have said that businesses are largely at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill, leading many to limit new work, if not pause openings entirely amid economic uncertainty.
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Glen Ellyn speed skater Ethan Cepuran feels like he has unfinished businessJan 31, 2026 1:50 pm - Glen Ellyn native and world record holder Ethan Cepuran aims for a gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to knowJan 31, 2026 1:37 pm - Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. That money is then invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the money when they turn 18.
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The Biz Week That Was: A buyer for Streets of Woodfield, plans for a new Target and a proposed suburban children’s hospitalJan 31, 2026 1:36 pm - Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg finds eager buyer at a discounted price More than four years after a first attempt to sell the Streets of Woodfield shopping cente...
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Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRSJan 31, 2026 1:22 pm - People with straightforward returns should not encounter delays, but because of an exodus of IRS workers since the start of the Trump administration, the national taxpayer advocate has cautioned that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for those who run into problems filing. Here’s what to know.
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Ex-Huntley school board member gave no reason for sudden resignationJan 31, 2026 12:57 pm - Former Huntley Community School District 158 board President Andy Bittman didn’t give a reason for his resignation when he abruptly departed from the school board over the holidays.
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Travel tournaments and costly cleats: Suburban parents pay big bucks for youth sportsJan 31, 2026 12:00 pm - According to a recent national study, family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% from 2019 to 2024. Some suburban parents share how much they have paid.
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Perfect opportunity for small business community to get engagedJan 31, 2026 11:22 am - Election season is upon us. Illinois politicians have just started their 2026 legislative session. There is a window every two years when voters have a unique opportunity to make their voices heard.