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Feb 04, 2026
While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by Election Day and therefore be deemed invalid, county official warns.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Gary Common council was unable to get a majority vote on a controversial ordinance that would allow a wet processing system.
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Feb 04, 2026
Minute Maid's parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer.
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Feb 04, 2026
Belmont Area detectives are investigating possible links between a pair of shootings that wreaked havoc up and down the Near West Side over a few hours Tuesday afternoon, where the same group of gunmen in a pair of incidents may have shot at a total of six people in three cars, leaving three of the victims dead and another wounded.
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Feb 04, 2026
Nancy Guthrie's upscale Arizona neighborhood is quiet and mostly dark at night, lit mainly by car headlights and homes spaced far apart. Long driveways, front gates and desert plants provide a buffer from the winding streets and curious eyes.
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Feb 04, 2026
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
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Feb 04, 2026
A Lake County Policeman who was arrested after traveling in excess of 100 mph while under the influence of alcohol last month returned to work Wednesday after the department "addressed it through disciplinary action consistent with department policy," said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
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Feb 04, 2026
The fiery meeting Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted at the South Shore Cultural Center is a sign that last fall's grueling 2026 budget fight shows no signs of simmering down.
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Feb 04, 2026
A judge sentenced a Gary man to two years in prison Wednesday after admitting he opened fire at a couple outside a laundromat last spring.
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Feb 04, 2026
A Gary man is facing charges for a drunken crash in Merrillville that hurt at least two of his kids, according to charging documents.
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Feb 04, 2026
Former Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress and helped oversee investigations of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, died Tuesday. He was 94.
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Feb 04, 2026
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.
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Feb 04, 2026
Educators and parents favored an Indiana Senate bill that bans cellphones and smart watches for students during the entire school day.
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Feb 04, 2026
Mickey Lolich had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last pitcher to post the incredible feat.
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Feb 04, 2026
A 47-year-old Indiana man was arrested Wednesday for the Monday fatal shooting of a bar owner's fatal shooting during a robbery in rural south suburban Momence.
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Feb 04, 2026
A federal judge has dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit brought by a veteran police misconduct investigator against the city and the former chief administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability who resigned last year.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Winter Olympics are a land of snow and frozen water — no "ice," though, at least not at the hospitality house being hosted by U.S. sports teams in Milan for the Games.
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Feb 04, 2026
A federal judge in Indiana has temporarily barred federal officials from deporting a Chicago man acquitted last month of charges he offered money for the killing of Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
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Feb 04, 2026
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.
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Feb 04, 2026
The House committee passed a bill that would shape how nuclear facilities receive premits, and it moves to the House for final approval.
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Feb 04, 2026
Authorities are looking for the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie after they say she was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, against her will over the weekend.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said.
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Feb 04, 2026
Talks between Iran and the United States will be held Friday in Oman, Iranian media reported Wednesday as tensions remain high with Washington after Tehran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.
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Feb 04, 2026
A federal judge is set to hear arguments Wednesday after an appeals court directed him to take a fresh look at President Donald Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction.
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Feb 04, 2026
Two people were arrested after a 12-year-old boy suffered a graze wound to his head while traveling with his family on the West Side.
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Feb 04, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Feb 04, 2026
Congress is discussing potential new rules for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Here's what to know.
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Feb 04, 2026
Drivers pulled over for traffic violations in a growing number of Cook County suburbs will be able to pay tickets online for the first time.
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Feb 04, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson has not named permanent heads of the Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Housing Authority or Chicago Transit Authority.
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Feb 04, 2026
Officials and environmentalists, pushing for state regulation of wetlands, say law will help close federal gaps after Trump rollbacks.
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Feb 04, 2026
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 4, according to the Tribune's archives.
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Feb 04, 2026
On Feb. 4, 2004, Facebook had its beginnings as Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launched "TheFacebook."
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Feb 03, 2026
After sitting through jury selection and an extensive evidence hearing on Monday, Damian "Rico" Donaldson declined to leave his jail cell for his rape trial on Tuesday.
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Feb 03, 2026
A shooting at a UI Health parking garage in the Illinois Medical District left a woman dead Tuesday afternoon, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago spokesperson.
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Feb 03, 2026
Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he spoke to a crowd on a Utah college campus quickly went viral, drawing millions of views.
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Feb 03, 2026
A bill addressing gratuities in response to the federal case against former Portage Mayor James Snyder passed the Indiana House Monday and heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Feb 03, 2026
The district on Tuesday said administration worked with the police department to ensure students remained safe during the walkout.
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Feb 03, 2026
Marimar Martinez's testimony comes after weeks of blowback against the immigration enforcement raids that have rattled cities like Chicago.
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Feb 03, 2026
The Orland Park Village Board agreed Monday to fund $12.1 million of renovations to the swimming pool at the Orland Park Health and Fitness Center and the Centennial Aquatic Center, while expressing hopes to better manage the businesses. The board also discussed legislative priorities to be pushed forward by two lobbying firms that were hired […]
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Feb 03, 2026
Melinda French Gates is reacting to newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention her ex-husband, Bill Gates.
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Feb 03, 2026
After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize.
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Feb 03, 2026
After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize.
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Feb 03, 2026
The daylight shooting occurred in a parking lot in the 2300 block of West Roosevelt Road around 1:20 p.m., police said.
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Feb 03, 2026
Valentine's Day is big business for U.S. restaurants. It's the second-most popular holiday for dining out after Mother's Day, according to the National Restaurant Association.
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Feb 03, 2026
Surrounded by twin beds inside the men's shelter, Mayor Eddie Melton announced a $3 million investment to build a new shelter a block away in the 2100 block of Washington Street. The popular community garden, next to the existing shelter at 2120 Broadway, will be relocated by the new building, Melton said.
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Feb 03, 2026
PepsiCo is cutting prices on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos chips this year to win back customers exasperated by years of price hikes.
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Feb 03, 2026
A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.
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Feb 03, 2026
The game has changed. Colleges may not even know what they're looking for — but students who think critically, master fundamentals, study people, and use every tool at their disposal will always have the edge.
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Feb 03, 2026
The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home in late December, authorities announced in a news release Tuesday.
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Feb 03, 2026
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) announced Monday that Kid Rock will headline the Super Bowl halftime show it's offering as an alternative to Bad Bunny's live performance during the Feb. 8 game.
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Feb 03, 2026
The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
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Feb 03, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said it's now up to the Cook County state's attorney to decide whether to prosecute federal immigration agents for crimes they committed in Chicago.
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Feb 03, 2026
A Merrillville woman was in the process of evicting her daughter and two adult grandchildren from her home after an argument between her and the daughter got heated.
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Feb 03, 2026
Donna DeVito, a teacher at Madison Elementary School in Hinsdale, was honored by the Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
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Feb 03, 2026
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board was set to vote on the approval of a new superintendent to replace Michael Lach, who is retiring.
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Feb 03, 2026
President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal.
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Feb 03, 2026
Representation in children's books is important, said Roy Kinsey, a librarian and rapper whose book "Deangelo and the Dandelion" tells the story of a queer Black youngster from Chicago who is deemed different and effeminate and then bullied. In Kinsey's book, Deangelo compares himself to a dandelion that he identifies as a flower but is […]
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Feb 03, 2026
Police said a 25-year-old Waukesha, Wisconsin woman has been arrested.
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Feb 03, 2026
Federal prosecutors said they're no longer seeking to block release of body-worn camera footage showing the traffic crash in Brighton Park last October that led a Border Patrol agent to shoot Marimar Martinez.
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Feb 03, 2026
The NFL is facing pressure ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl to take a more explicit stance against the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement.
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Feb 03, 2026
Haiti has fielded two athletes for the Milan Cortina Winter Games and will proudly wear Haitian symbols — although one less than intended after intervention by the International Olympic Committee.
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Feb 03, 2026
Officials closed lanes of Touhy Avenue in northwest suburban Niles to investigate a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, officials said.
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Feb 03, 2026
Don Lemon said about a dozen federal agents came to his Los Angeles hotel to arrest him last week, even though his attorney had told authorities he would turn himself in to face federal civil rights charges over his coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church.
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Feb 03, 2026
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.
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Feb 03, 2026
A 16-year-old boy was among two teens critically wounded overnight on the South Side in the Jackson Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.
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Feb 03, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Feb 03, 2026
Joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network is the state's latest move into an area that was previously the domain of the federal government, before the administration of President Donald Trump began remaking public health policies and guidance.
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Feb 03, 2026
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 3, according to the Tribune's archives.
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Feb 03, 2026
On Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting Black American men the right to vote, was ratified.
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Feb 02, 2026
Both Ald. Shirley Drewenski and Dominique Randle-El were nominated, but neither received a majority vote of the Harvey City Council.
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Feb 02, 2026
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed late Monday to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Feb 02, 2026
The five heavily blue congressional districts that span from Algonquin through parts of Chicago and down to Danville have nearly four dozen Democrats competing to replace three retiring members of Congress and two who are running for the U.S. Senate.
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Feb 02, 2026
The Illini Republicans club at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after posting an illustration on social media of a masked gunman holding a weapon to a kneeling man's head — alongside the caption, "Only traitors help invaders."
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Feb 02, 2026
The Cook County state's attorney's office on Monday said "a thorough analysis is being conducted" to assess the legality of a mayoral executive order that directs Chicago police to investigate potential wrongdoing by immigration agents.
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Feb 02, 2026
The rally came after a string of actions staged across the Chicago area and country last week amid widespread outrage over the killing of Alex Pretti.
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Feb 02, 2026
The rally came after a string of actions staged across the Chicago area and country last week amid widespread outrage over the killing of Alex Pretti.
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Feb 02, 2026
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's executive protection detail is budgeted to cost up to $1.5 million this year.
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Feb 02, 2026
An Indiana immigration bill allowing local and state police to enforce federal immigration laws and for those officers to cooperate with ICE passed and was amended in the House Judiciary Committee Monday to more closely mirror a bill that didn't advance in last year's session.
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Feb 02, 2026
President Donald Trump said Monday that he won't tear down the Kennedy Center but said it needs to be closed for about two years for work that cannot be done with patrons coming and going for shows and other performances.
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Feb 02, 2026
The bill would authorize autonomous vehicle pilot programs in a handful of Illinois counties, including Cook County, before opening the door to statewide legalization of self-driving cars in three years.
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Feb 02, 2026
The seven victims of a marine tragedy that has devastated a storied Massachusetts fishing town included a fifth-generation fisherman, a young federal fisheries observer on her first job at sea and a father-and-son crew duo who all died when their fishing boat, the Lily Jean, sank off of Gloucester.
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Feb 02, 2026
Every Homeland Security officer on the ground, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras, Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday.
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Feb 02, 2026
A Porter County Jail officer was terminated for violating the sheriff's department's use of force policy and charged with battery.
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Feb 02, 2026
A 13-year-old Hebron boy died Saturday from injuries at the Steel Wheels BMX track in Hobart, the Lake County Coroner's Office said.
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Feb 02, 2026
In a church crowded to overcapacity, two-dozen faith leaders and their audience of hundreds sang and prayed together in unity Monday as a sign of support for Haitian migrants, some of whom fear their protected status in the United States may be ended this week.
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Feb 02, 2026
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.
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Feb 02, 2026
A Schaumburg man has been arrested on charges of doxing and threatening an FBI agent whose information was stolen from a government vehicle during a protest over an immigration-related shooting in Minneapolis last month.
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Feb 02, 2026
An Illinois appeals court may soon decide whether to undo a controversial order by a Cook County judge that kept video footage and other records sealed related to the slaying of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera.
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Feb 02, 2026
The first half of the General Assembly included a spate of education bills, some of which move on to the Senate while others stalled out.
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Feb 02, 2026
An Arizona sheriff said Monday that "we do in fact have a crime scene" as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend.
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Feb 02, 2026
Bad Bunny had made history by winning album of the year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," the first time a Spanish-language album took home the Recording Academy's top prize.
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Feb 02, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to muscle a federal funding package to passage and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown as debate intensifies over the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforcement operations.
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Feb 02, 2026
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
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Feb 02, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Feb 02, 2026
Although he and bandmates recorded at the famed Sun Studios in Memphis and he played Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, real fame eluded him in the U.S., though not in Europe. He was later inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
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Feb 02, 2026
Unseasonably warm temps in Italy and a reduced snowpack will require 2 million cubic yards of artificial snow to ensure consistent conditions for athletes.
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Feb 02, 2026
Unseasonably warm temps in Italy and a reduced snowpack will require 2 million cubic yards of artificial snow to ensure consistent conditions for athletes.
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Feb 02, 2026
On Feb. 2, 2014, Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, widely considered one of the greatest actors of his generation, was found dead in his New York apartment from an accidental drug overdose.
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Feb 02, 2026
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 2, according to the Tribune's archives.
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