January 2026 - Chicago News Weekly

Saturday, January 31, 2026

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

The partial government shutdown that started Saturday is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because the ...
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Mayor Johnson directs CPD to investigate alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents

Editor’s note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order...
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Friday, January 30, 2026

Sirius XM $28M settlement: Do you qualify? How to file a claim

You could get money as part of a $28 million proposed class action action settlement with Sirius XM Radio , and there’s still time to file a...
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Multiple rounds of snow spark winter storm warnings, alerts. What to expect and when

Snow began falling in parts of the Chicago area as many were under winter storm warnings and advisories, but which areas will be hit hardest...
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‘Home Alone' and ‘Schitt's Creek' actor Catherine O'Hara dies at 71

Actor Catherine O’Hara, best-known for roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Home Alone,” “SCTV” and other TV and film productions, has died at age 71...
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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Popular activewear brand FP Movement opening store at suburban Chicago mall

A cult favorite athleisure and activewear brand known for its matching sets will soon open a store at a suburban Chicago mall. FP Movement,...
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Where's my tax refund? Here's how long it could take to see your money after filing

With the 2026 tax season officially underway , millions of taxpayers have started filing their returns. For some, the process can be stressf...
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months despite Trump pressure

Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge ...
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Super Bowl 2026: Who is playing, where is it, who's performing and when?

The Super Bowl is just days away and as the NFL marks the 60th anniversary of the big game, they’ll be doing it with a notable, yet unexpect...
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Giant new Target coming to shopping center in far northern suburb as part of ‘revitalization'

A long-vacant Super K-Mart store in the northern suburbs often referred to by the community as an “eyesore” will soon become new Target as p...
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Monday, January 26, 2026

Snowfall totals: See how much snow Chicago got compared to rest of U.S.

The Chicago area was hammered by snow over the weekend, but how did it compare to the rest of the United States? The city itself was hit by...
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Starting next week, some travelers may need to pay a $45 fee to board a flight. Here's why

If you’re planning to board an airplane in the next week, you may need to pay $45 if you don’t have a Real ID , valid passport card or valid...
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As tax filing season begins, a change is coming to the way you receive your refund

The first day you can file your taxes for the 2025 tax year is officially here. Tax filing season for 2026 opened for business Monday, acco...
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