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Vance touts the Trump administration’s record against abortion at a Washington rally

By MEG KINNARD
Jan 23, 2026 7:34 pm - Vice President JD Vance on Friday encouraged anti-abortion activists to “take heart in how far we’ve come” on the quest to limit the practice, listing the Trump administration's accomplishments including an expansion of a ban on U.S. foreign aid for groups supporting abortion services.
More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

By EMILIE MEGNIEN, JEFF AMY and JAMIE STENGLE
Jan 23, 2026 7:30 pm - Freezing rain fell in parts of Texas on Friday as a huge, dayslong winter storm began a trek that threatened to bring snow, sleet, ice, bone-chilling temperatures and extensive power outages to about half the U.S. population. Forecasters warned that catastrophic damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival that of a hurricane.
Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

By KAMILA HRABCHUK and KOSTYA MANENKOV
Jan 23, 2026 7:22 pm - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region will be a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion.
Des Plaines gives go-ahead to Costco plan

By Russell Lissau
Jan 23, 2026 7:10 pm - Plans for a Costco Business Center and a Costco-branded gas station were approved by the Des Plaines City Council this week.
Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in Illinois, 4 other states for now

By GEOFF MULVIHILL
Jan 23, 2026 6:57 pm - A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must keep federal funds flowing to child care subsidies and other social service programs in five Democratic-controlled states — at least for now.
Coroner IDs man killed by Aurora police

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jan 23, 2026 5:31 pm - The Kane County Coroner’s Office has identified the man Aurora police killed Wednesday.
Norwegian National League offering scholarships

By Carol Hoidahl, Norwegian National League of Chicago
Jan 23, 2026 5:04 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships and cash prizes for students of Norwegian heritage in the Chicago area. Scholarships include $1,500 for business majors, $1,000 for high school seniors, and heritage awards for essay and art contests.
Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year

By PETER HANCOCK
Jan 23, 2026 4:58 pm - The Illinois Board of Higher Education is seeking a 4.6% increase in general revenue support for colleges and universities in the upcoming fiscal year. The request comes at the same time Gov. JB Pritzker is ordering spending reductions, including to higher education, due to uncertainty over federal funding.
Woman charged with stealing from Itasca school

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jan 23, 2026 4:57 pm - An Itasca woman has been charged with stealing from a school for which she worked.
‘Ripe for a change’: Condos planned for Naperville’s downtown Mill Street

By Katlyn Smith
Jan 23, 2026 4:53 pm - Downtown Naperville offices could give way to a condo development next to the park honoring the city’s founding family.

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