January 2026 - Chicago News Weekly

Friday, January 2, 2026

Immigrant seeking US asylum reportedly denied jackpot winnings at Chicago casino due to his status

The man claimed to have won the jackpot on a slot machine at Bally’s temporary casino in the River North area of the city, the payout for wh...
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FBI says it foiled a terrorist attack planned in North Carolina on New Year's Eve

The FBI said Friday  that it foiled a terrorist attack planned for New Year’s Eve in North Carolina. Federal law enforcement officials anno...
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois: Gun storage, breaks for nursing moms and more

Illinois ushered in the new year with hundreds of new laws ranging from expanded employee protections to strengthened gun safety requirement...
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Meet the first babies born in 2026 in the Chicago area

Several lucky Chicago area families now have more than just the new year to celebrate on January 1. Across the Chicago area, new parents we...
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Are trash and recycling collected on New Year's Day in the Chicago area?

You may want to be mindful of how much is tossed in the trash and recycle bins over the holidays as garbage and recycling collection service...
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6 hospitalized, including 4 kids, after apartment fire early New Year's Day

An early morning apartment fire in Chicago’s South Austin Neighborhood left two adults and four kids hospitalized on New Year’s Day, authori...
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