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Tree of light: Chabad spreading branches throughout suburbs

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 04, 2026 8:51 am - A branch of Hasidic Judaism, with roots in 18th century Eastern Europe, is spreading throughout the Chicago suburbs and reaching places one wouldn’t normally associate with Judaism.
Ouster of Maduro government sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida

By VANESSA A. ALVAREZ, TIM REYNOLDS and BRUCE SCHREINER
Jan 03, 2026 11:04 pm - Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the American military attack that toppled Nicolás Maduro’s government — a stunning outcome they had longed for but left them wondering what comes next in their troubled homeland.
South Korean president visits China following Beijing’s rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan

By KANIS LEUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM
Jan 03, 2026 10:16 pm - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to begin his visit to China on Sunday as Beijing looks to deepen ties with the country after heightened tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan, a self-ruled island it claims as its sovereign territory.
A flashover made the Swiss blaze so deadly, authorities say. What is it?

By Tobi Raji
Jan 03, 2026 10:09 pm - The New Year’s Day inferno that ripped through a crowded bar in southern Switzerland, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119, spread so rapidly because of what is known as a flashover, local authorities have said - the near-simultaneous ignition of everything in a room.
Uber-wealthy Illinoisans already spending big on 2026 campaigns

By Russell Lissau
Jan 03, 2026 9:26 pm - Some uber-wealthy Illinois residents already have spent millions to get their preferred candidates elected in 2026.
Chicago’s Venezuelans applaud ouster of Maduro but question Trump’s motives

By Cindy Hernandez
Jan 03, 2026 5:56 pm - Venezuelans across Chicago say they’re hopeful for their homeland after U.S. military forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who now faces criminal charges.
Christmas tree erupts, causes extensive damage to Arlington Heights house

By Marni Pyke
Jan 03, 2026 5:48 pm - Fire chief warns about hazards when natural Christmas trees dry out and needles shed.
Families visit with ‘Three Kings’ at Elgin library

By Joe Lewnard
Jan 03, 2026 5:28 pm - Children and their families visited with the “Three Kings” during an event Saturday at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin.
Travelers stranded in Caribbean as FAA closes airspace for Maduro capture

By Samantha Chery and Natalie B. Compton
Jan 03, 2026 5:06 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday temporarily banned U.S. airlines from flying near Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean “due to safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity.”
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project

By AAMER MADHANI
Jan 03, 2026 4:30 pm - President Donald Trump declared Saturday's military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success as he offered a vague plan for his administration “to run” Venezuela until a transition of power can take place.

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