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Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

‘Avatar' and ‘Marty Supreme' propel strong ticket sales to wrap a turbulent 2025 for Hollywood
Hollywood wrapped up a turbulent year with big ticket sales for "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and a box-office hit for Timothée Chalamet with "Marty Supreme" over a busy holiday weekend in movie theaters.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured
Two helicopters crashed in New Jersey in what federal authorities say was a midair collision.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

One person is dead and another is injured in midair helicopter crash in New Jersey, officials say
Two helicopters crashed in New Jersey in what federal authorities say was a midair collision.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

1 dead, 3 injured in River North shooting, police say
The victims were getting into a vehicle on the 400 block of North La Salle Drive around 2:35 a.m. when four men approached and opened fire.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

President Trump welcomes Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive
President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday to try to close out a peace agreement that would end nearly four years of war sparked by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet with President Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive
President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday to try to close out a peace agreement that would end nearly four years of war sparked by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

The moon and sun figure big in the new year's lineup of cosmic wonders
The moon and sun share top billing in 2026.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

A winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the US, hampering holiday travel
A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone, setting off a chain reaction of snow, ice, rain and severe weather.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

Indiana legislators introduce data center bills for 2026 session
Senate Bill 79 and House Bill 1043 aim to set limitations for data centers statewide.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

SWAT called in to arrest shooting suspect in Chesterton
A man accused of allegedly shooting a woman in the head was arrested at a Chesterton residence, where he was hiding Saturday morning.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

Plans to close dozens of toxic coal ash ponds in Illinois stuck in backlog
Incomplete or delayed permit proposals and IEPA budget cuts are stalling approvals, prolonging Illinois communities' exposure to hazardous sludge.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

Here's what Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2024 tax returns show
Mayor Brandon Johnson released his most recent tax returns, showing the freshman chief executive remains less wealthy than his predecessors and does not earn outside income.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz
President Donald Trump's federal immigration enforcement operation led to most surreal autumn in Chicago history. What happened during those 64 days will be remembered for a long time.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

New Illinois laws taking effect in 2026 touch on policing, expand abortion access and regulate some AI use
Beginning Jan. 1, roughly 300 new laws will take effect regarding public safety, reproductive rights, higher education, environmental protection and the role of emerging technologies.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

DuPage County man brings cheer as Santa as he overcomes his own health battles
Steven Gonzalez says he took up the red suit to spread cheer after Operation Midway Blitz.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

Today in Chicago History: Montgomery Ward department store announces it will shut down operations
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 28, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 28, 2025

Today in History: Endangered Species Act signed
On Dec. 28, 1973, the Endangered Species Act was signed by President Richard Nixon, a law designed to protect plants and animals from extinction.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Close to 1,000 people gather to mourn, celebrate Park Forest Officer Tim Jones
Park Forest police Officer Tim Jones was remembered Saturday by about 1,000 people, including officers from 30 area departments.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks
Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Gaza's thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Bears repeating, and other Hail Mary plays in Northwest Indiana
As the Chicago Bears play the field over where to play, the episode brings to mind many long shots that played out in Northwest Indiana.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis
More than 17 million people in Afghanistan now face crisis levels of hunger in the winter, the World Food Program warned last week, 3 million more than were at risk more than a year ago.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast and Great Lakes
At least 1,500 flights were canceled from Friday night, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US peace talks
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in the early morning hours Saturday.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Man found fatally wounded Friday night in Grand Crossing
A 49-year-old man was found fatallywounded Friday night inside a residence in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Environmental groups file lawsuit to stop coke oven pollution exemptions
Multiple organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's proclamation that would allow coke oven exemptions.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

23-year-old fatally wounded overnight in Uptown neighborhood
A 23-year-old man was fatally wounded overnight in the Uptown neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Today in Chicago History: Bears introduce new coach Ralph Jones
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 27, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2025

Today in History: Radio City Music Hall opens
On Dec. 27, 1932, New York City's Radio City Music Hall opened to the public.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Woman, 25, fatally shot in Chatham alleyway
A woman was fatally shot in the head in a Chatham alley. No one is in custody.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

What to know about the Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot in Arkansas worth $1.8 billion
The lone winner in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball to capture the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
Abrego Garcia has become a centerpiece of the debate over immigration after the Trump administration deported him in March to a notorious prison in El Salvador.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Kane state's attorney seeking more info before deciding on charges in ICE incident
Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser wants Elgin police to further investigate two complaints filed from an ICE operation.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Property tax workaround will distribute some money to local taxing bodies
Cook County taxing bodies that have waited months to get their cut of property tax revenues will receive a partial payment in the coming days.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Police: Christmas Day fight fueled by tequila ends with shot at Jeep
A fight between two women, who are friends, resulted in one firing a bullet into the radiator of her friend's Jeep in Portage on Christmas Day, court documents show.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that the United States had launched a "powerful and deadly strike" against IS militants in Nigeria.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Chicago watchdog asks the public what city programs, offices to scrutinize in 2026
Potential projects range from probing how the city manages its cash and street sweeping schedule to whether the blue cart recycling program has improved.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Crown Point Schools land swap to expansive NWI landowner sparks discussion
A land swap between a prominent landowner and the Crown Point Community Schools stirred discussion between residents and board members.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Immigration-themed Nativity scene at Evanston church turns ICE agents into shepherds for a peaceful Christmas
The outdoor creche had drawn mixed reactions, with some praising the anti-immigration enforcement message as "powerful art" and others criticizing it as "blasphemy."

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Three women injured in shooting on Christmas in Aurora, police say
Aurora Fire Department paramedics transported the women, ages 34, 36 and 55, to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

‘Abolish ICE' gets early nod from Mayor Brandon Johnson in annual Chicago snowplow contest
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has an early favorite in the city's name-a-snowplow contest. He's has signaled his support for "Abolish ICE" on social media.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Lake County fire displaces family on Christmas Eve
Hours before Christmas, fire crews in north suburban Zion responded to reports of a fire in a two-story house on the 3100 block of Ezekiel Ave. just after 8 p.m.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

From vapes to Mass, deacon ministers to mariners' needs
Buying vapes might not seem like ministry work, but for Robert Petro, it's all in the line of duty to make seafarers comfortable.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Victim in fatal Crown Point multi-vehicle crash identified
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the victim of a Tuesday fatal crash in Crown Point as a 31-year-old man from Hebron.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Afternoon Briefing: Naval Station Great Lakes sailors get taste of home
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

President Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year.
It's been a rollercoaster of a year for U.S. trade policy.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Bensenville man charged with attempted kidnapping of special-needs Jewel employee
A Bensenville man is charged with grabbing a young woman with special needs while she working at a suburban Jewel-Osco and attempting to kidnap her, DuPage County prosecutors said.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve
When the ball drops on New Year's Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white and blue, ushering in 2026 and kicking off months of celebrations for the nation's upcoming 250th birthday.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it
Returns come with an environmental cost, but there's a lot consumers and companies are doing to minimize it.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an ‘alternative Christmas message' for Britain
Jimmy Kimmel took aim at President Donald Trump as he warned about the rise of fascism in an address to U.K. viewers.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Daywatch: Dreams of moving back home
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet over the weekend with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he will meet over the weekend with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

President Donald Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. launched a "powerful and deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
California, soaked from days of relentless rain and recovering from mudslides in mountain towns, was hit with another powerful storm Christmas Day.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

California's intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud
Heavy rains and strong winds from powerful winter storms this week brought the wettest Christmas season to Southern California in years.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Illinois Democratic Senate primary race has started slow. But contrasts emerge in bid to replace Dick Durbin.
The race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has struggled to break through a crowded news cycle this fall, but signs of chippiness have emerged.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

These Illinois dairy and beef farms make raising methane-belching cows part of the climate solution
Innovative practices — from diet additives to regenerative grazing — can offer quick wins in the fight against global rising temperatures.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

With island prices rising, Chicagoan from Puerto Rico must delay dream of moving back
And rapper Bad Bunny spotlights the gentrification displacing many islanders, with about 3,000 coming to the Chicago area after a 2017 hurricane.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

CTA crime down slightly despite series of high-profile incidents in 2025
Riders on CTA buses and trains have a low chance of being a violent crime victim, a Tribune review shows, despite high-profile crimes this year.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Today in Chicago History: Chicago resident Jack Johnson becomes first Black heavyweight boxing champ
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 26, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2025

Today in History: USSR formally dissolved
On Dec. 26, 1991, the USSR was formally dissolved through a declaration by the Supreme Soviet.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Naval Station Great Lakes sailors get taste of home at Arlington Heights celebration
On Christmas Day, recruits received a roaring welcome at Christian Liberty Academy, a tradition embraced by the community for 13 years.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Save the Dunes honors former parks director, Notre Dame student group
Save the Dunes gives multiple awards to community members who advocate for the Indiana Dunes National Park.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in Chicago by Montgomery Ward copywriter Robert L. May to sell toys in 1939. Here's how the popular Christmas character — and its author — went down in history.
Here's how the popular Christmas character — and its author — went down in history.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts
Delivering his annual holiday address from Westminster Abbey, King Charles III said Thursday the Christmas story of wise men and shepherds traveling through the night to find their savior shows how we can find strength in the "companionship and kindness of others."

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Liberty Township and Chesterton Fire departments build for now and future
Chesterton and Liberty Township are investing millions of dollars to expand their fire stations in response to population growth.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

A Powerball player has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything, like in Gaza, those who are in impoverished, like in Yemen, and the many migrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea and the American continent for a better future.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Daywatch: Pope Leo XIV's historic rise forges special Vatican connections for Chicago
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Emmanuel Episcopal brings world class musicians to La Grange for ‘Messiah' performance
The crowd became the chorus last week as La Grange's Emmanuel Episcopal Church brought to life George Frederic Handel's "Messiah"

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Bison return to Kane County after 200 years, a crucial step for conservation and Indigenous connection
Citizens can help monitor the prairie and bison, and Native Americans can reconnect to their roots under a community science program.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Pope Leo XIV's historic rise forges special Vatican connections for Chicago
Seven months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV's Chicago roots have helped frame both his spirituality and priorities.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Today in Chicago History: Stockyards open and receive first shipment of cattle
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 25, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 25, 2025

Today in History: President Andrew Johnson pardons ex-Confederates
On Dec. 25, 1868, President Andrew Johnson granted unconditional pardons to "every person who directly or indirectly" supported the Confederacy in the Civil War.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Clarendon Hills police join Hinsdale and other departments for social worker services
Police departments from Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge and Willowbrook have joined to hire a social worker.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Faith leaders denied access to pray in Broadview ICE facility on Christmas Eve
The faith leaders who were turned away instead led a prayer and sang hymns near the facility's doorstep, and vowed to try again.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's
Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit, after two years of subdued celebrations because of the war in Gaza.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit, after two years of subdued celebrations because of the war in Gaza.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Afternoon Briefing: Illinois joins lawsuit over access to youth gender-affirming care
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a "few more weeks."

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks' to finish release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a "few more weeks."

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Dolton man faces armed robbery charges in Hammond Walgreens robbery
A 33-year-old Dolton man faces armed robbery charges after stealing money and cigarettes from a Walgreens in Hammond, charges state.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Pat Finn, Evanston-born actor from ‘The Middle' and ‘Seinfeld,' dies
Actor and comedian Pat Finn, who appeared in sitcoms like "The Middle," "Seinfeld" and "Friends," has died after a years-long battle with cancer.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder's sentencing delayed again
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder's January sentencing was delayed following the former judge's recusal in the case.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and threatens mudslides in fire-scarred areas
A powerful winter storm swept across Southern California, with heavy rain threatening mudslides and debris flows in areas scorched by wildfires.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Wellness Room at Stagg High School offers students ‘quiet space to retreat and refocus'
The new Wellness Room at Stagg High School in Palos Hills is a dedicated space for students to relax and recharge.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Winfield councilman adopts former K-9 but donor dispute remains
A K-9 named Rak is officially no longer a member of the Winfield Police Department and is reportedly living with Winfield Town Councilman Tim Clayton and his family.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

One person dead, three injured in Crown Point wreck
One person died and three people were injured after a multi-vehicle wreck late Tuesday afternoon in Crown Point, police said.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Suspect in National Guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has been charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Southland crime: Day care battery in Homewood, knife assault in Park Forest, and more
Southland crime items compiled from police and court reports and news releases.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Construction crews and drones searched the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home, a day after a powerful explosion killed at least two people.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Documents: Hosts of party in Chesterton fight and go to jail
A man and woman who were hosting a party at their Chesterton residence got into a fight and ended their night in the Porter County Jail.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

1 dead, 3 wounded in Englewood shooting
A man was fatally wounded in a shooting that left three others injured overnight in the Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's boat is being reassembled in public at the Grand Egyptian Museum
A boat belonging to an Egyptian pharaoh is being assembled in full view at the Grand Egyptian Museum's exhibition hall.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
The Department of Homeland Security said it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Sean ‘Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument
Lawyers for hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs urged a federal appeals court in New York to order his immediate release from prison.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Illinois joins states suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia sued over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

Daywatch: Will Chicago see a white Christmas?
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

Chicago Tribune
Dec 24, 2025

US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues aimed at ending the war but territorial disputes remain
The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict.

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