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| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WTTW | Toni Preckwinkle Urging Cook County Prosecutors to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Federal Immigration Agents | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/13/toni-preckwinkle-urging-cook-county-prosecutors-pursue-criminal-charges-against-federal | Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is calling on local prosecutors to pursue “all available charges” related to the killing of Silverio Villegas González, a suburban father who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents outside Chicago last year. Preckwinkle on Thursday issued a statement urging Cook County State’s Attorney … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WTTW | Penny Shortage Causes Headaches for Retailers in the Land of Lincoln | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/16/penny-shortage-causes-headaches-retailers-land-lincoln | ![Springfield native Mary Disseler is a long-time volunteer at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, where she educates visitors about the legacy of America’s 16th president. \(Erika Tulfo / Medill Illinois News Bureau\)][2] Springfield native Mary Disseler is a long-time volunteer at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, where she educates visitors … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WTTW | Robert Duvall, Versatile Oscar-Winning Actor, Dead at 95 | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/16/robert-duvall-versatile-oscar-winning-actor-dead-95 | LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. Duvall died “peacefully” at his home Sunday in Middleburg, … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WBEZ | From passion to birth to grief, ‘Hamnet’ play hits Chicago Shakespeare Theater stage - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/02/16/from-passion-to-birth-to-grief-hamnet-play-hits-chicago-shakespeare-theater-stage | In a moving, compelling production, the stage adaptation of _Hamnet_ by Lolita Chakrabarti (based on Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 book) premiered at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and runs until March 8, 2026. It centers around early-career William Shakespeare and his first wife, Agnes (also known as Anne Hathaway), dealing with the plague … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WBEZ | Hate paywalls? So does John Cusack - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/02/16/hate-paywalls-so-does-john-cusack | Tired of visiting a news website and getting hit with a paywall? Actor John Cusack feels your pain – and wants outlets to [ _free the news_ ][13] that you need. He stops by to talk about what’s at stake when newsrooms are [ _gutted_ ][14] , journalists [ _are … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WBEZ | The Rundown: The race for Cook County Board president | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/02/16/the-rundown-the-race-for-cook-county-board-president | _Good afternoon! It’s Monday, and I hope you’re enjoying the immaculate_ [ __False Spring_ _ ][2] _vibes out there. Here’s what you need to know today._ [ **_1\. Longtime incumbent Toni Preckwinkle faces a challenge from Ald. Brendan Reilly in the Cook County Board president primary election_ ** ][3] Reilly … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WBEZ | How are you dealing with rising grocery prices? - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/02/16/how-are-you-dealing-with-rising-grocery-prices | The verdict is in. A reporter who [ _tracked grocery prices for a year_ ][1] has the results, and grocery prices overall have gone up. We want to know how you’re coping. Are you a coupon connoisseur? Or a samurai of sales? On today’s show, _Say More_ asks listeners about … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | NBC Local | Kendall Coyne Schofield's touching moment with son before hitting ice caught on cam | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/kendall-coyne-schofields-touching-moment-with-son-before-hitting-ice-caught-on-cam/3894419/ | Kendall Coyne Schofield's touching moment with her son was caught on camera as she prepared to take the ice for what would become [ an epic game for Team USA against Sweden. ][14] Coyne Schofield's son, wearing a jersey that read "puck kid" after h [ e went viral catching … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | NBC Local | Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian dispels concerns after Olympic practice | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/russian-figure-skater-adeliia-petrosian-dispels-concerns-after-olympic-practice/3894465/ | [ Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian ][1] said she is feeling “excellent” after a practice session at the [ Winter Olympics ][2] on Monday with her [ controversial coach ][3] , seemingly dispelling injury concerns. Petrosian was joined by coach Eteri Tutberidze for a half-hour session at the practice rink … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Sheriff clears Nancy Guthrie’s family as suspects in her disappearance | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pima-county-sheriff-clears-nancy-guthries-family-suspects | ![][9] article Left to right: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos (Getty Images) Nancy Guthrie's children Annie, Savannah and Camron (Savannah Guthrie's Instagram account) #### The Brief * * Sheriff Chris Nanos cleared Nancy Guthrie’s children and their spouses as suspects Monday, calling them "victims" and urging the media to treat … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | J.Cole announces global arena tour with stop in Chicago | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/j-cole-announces-global-arena-tour-stop-chicago | #### The Brief * * Grammy-winning rapper and producer J.Cole announces a 50-plus city global arena tour. * J.Cole will stop at Chicago's United Center on Aug. 11, 2026. * Tickets go on presale Feb. 17, with general sales beginning Feb. 20. **CHICAGO** \- J. Cole’s newly announced tour will … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Afternoon Briefing: Kane County farm verified as former Underground Railroad site | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/16/afternoon-briefing-kane-county-farm-verified-as-former-underground-railroad-site/ | Good afternoon, Chicago. Former President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us,” after [ sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real ][1] on a podcast over the weekend. During a lightning round of questions with podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen, … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/16/nancy-guthrie-kidnapping-walmart/ | Investigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads because a backpack the suspect was wearing is sold exclusively at the stores, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff said Monday. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Fallece joven de Chicago que luchó contra el cáncer mientras pedía la libertad de su papá detenido por ICE | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/02/16/fallece-joven-de-chicago-que-lucho-contra-el-cancer-mientras-pedia-la-libertad-de-su-papa-detenido-por-ice | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] [ ![][7] ][8] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidaldo, … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Chicago Reader | An interview with visual poet jellystone robinson | https://chicagoreader.com/film-tv/movie-feature/jellystone-robinson-local-filmmaker-interview/ | Formerly a National Youth Poet Laureate, jellystone robinson is now creating visual poetry that honors the memory of Chicago’s south side while redefining how sound, self, and sensuality are communicated on film. Robinson, a Black, agender digital artist and filmmaker from Bronzeville, just wrapped a yearlong Filmmaker’s Mixtape Challenge, which … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Chicago Magazine | What’s Behind the Cook County Board President Attack Ads | https://www.chicagomag.com/news/whats-behind-the-cook-county-board-president-attack-ads/ | Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly are at each others’ throats like a pair of battlin’ weasels in the primary for Cook County Board president. Reilly, the alder of the downtown 42nd Ward, was out with the first negative commercial, asking, “Remember when Toni Preckwinkle promised us lower taxes?” A big … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | CBS Local | 2 killed in shooting at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; suspect dead, police say | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/live-updates/shooting-pawtucket-rhode-island-hockey-rink/ | ## What to know about the shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island * The [ ATF says ][1] federal agents are responding to assist state and local law enforcement after a shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. * [ … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | ABC Local | FDA updates peanut butter recall in 40 states, including Illinois | https://abc7chicago.com/post/fda-peanut-butter-recall-plastic-could-ventura-foods-single-serve-items-agency-says/18608690/ | The Food and Drug Administration updated an existing peanut butter recall. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][4] More than 22,000 affected single-serve products were distributed to 40 states, including Illinois. They include both peanut butter packets and small cups containing both peanut butter … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | ABC Local | Man self-transports to hospital after being shot near Chicago police headquarters | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-man-transports-insight-hospital-being-shot-cpd-police-headquarters-35th-state-street/18608799/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot and injured near Chicago police headquarters on Monday. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] The shooting happened at about 2:24 a.m. in the 3500-block of S. State Street, Chicago police said. Police said a 29-year-old man … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | ABC Local | 2026's first solar eclipse: What to know about the event | https://abc7.com/post/2026s-first-solar-eclipse-what-know-ring-fire-event-tuesday-feb-17/18608846/ | A "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Tuesday will mark the first eclipse of 2026, but only about 2% of the world's population will get to see it, according to Time and Date. The event, also called an annular solar eclipse, occurs "when the moon passes directly between the Earth … |