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| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | WTTW | You’ve Heard About Fat Tuesday, But What About Fat Thursday? Here’s Where Chicago’s Polish Community Gets Their Paczki | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/13/you-ve-heard-about-fat-tuesday-what-about-fat-thursday-here-s-where-chicago-s-polish | Paczki Day is coming up on Tuesday, but ask any Polish native and chances are they’ve already celebrated tłusty czwartek, or Fat Thursday, this week. Residents across Chicago and the Midwest celebrate paczki — the fried, jam- filled Polish pastries — every year on Fat Tuesday, better known to some … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | WTTW | Week in Review: New Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting; Mayor Vetoes Hemp Ban | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/13/week-review-new-evidence-border-patrol-shooting-mayor-vetoes-hemp-ban | Attorneys for Border Patrol shooting victim Marimar Martinez say newly released evidence shows agents saying “it’s time to get aggressive” and heaping praise on the shooter. After winning the release of a trove of photos, videos and text messages, Martinez now plans to sue the federal government. Federal officials say … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | NBC Local | Ilia Malinin reveals his first thought after heartbreaking Olympic skate | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/ilia-malinin-reveals-his-first-thought-after-heartbreaking-olympic-skate/3892854/ | The first words that came to [ Ilia Malinin ][11] 's mind as tears streamed down his face on Olympic ice were: "I blew it." “That’s honestly the first thing that came to my mind," he said just moments after his heartbreaking final skate. "There's no way that just happened." … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | NBC Local | Take a deep breath: ‘Open Air Chicago' map provides real-time air quality data | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/take-a-deep-breath-open-air-chicago-map-provides-real-time-air-quality-data/3892897/ | Hundreds of tiny air-quality sensors are tracking pollution across Chicago’s neighborhoods, and the data is now at your fingertips. The Chicago Department of Public Health has launched “ [ Open Air Chicago ][5] ,” a new online tool that lets residents check hyperlocal air quality in their neighborhood. The city … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago pilot being held in African prison asks Trump, other officials for help | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-pilot-being-held-in-african-prison-asks-trump-other-officials-for-help/3892360/ | You can hear the urgency in Chicago pilot Brad Schlenker’s voice when he calls his brother every other day from a prison in the West African country of Guinea. The 63-year-old has asked his brother to contact President Donald Trump and other government officials for help after he and another … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | NBC Local | Man robbed at gunpoint during brazen daylight robbery in West Loop, video shows | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-robbed-at-gunpoint-during-brazen-daylight-robbery-in-west-loop-video-shows/3892824/ | Chicago police are investigating a brazen armed robbery during which a man was held at gunpoint in broad daylight in the West Loop neighborhood. The incident was caught on cellphone video near North Peoria and West Lake streets at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Second Aurora school walkout remains peaceful after arrests earlier in week | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/second-aurora-school-walkout-remains-peaceful-after-arrests-earlier-week | ![Student walkouts draw hundreds][16] #### [ Student walkouts draw hundreds ][17] Earlier this week, a walkout there turned chaotic and led to arrests. Leslie Moreno is live at Federal Plaza where students are also gathering there. #### The Brief * * Hundreds of students walked out of class in Aurora … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 18-year-old charged with armed robbery in downtown Naperville: officials | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/18-year-old-charged-armed-robbery-downtown-naperville-officials | #### The Brief * * Timmothy Hadley, 18, of Minooka, is charged with armed robbery, unlawful gun possession, and aggravated assault in a Nov. 24 incident in downtown Naperville. * Police say he used two vehicles to block a car, approached with a gun and mask, and took a passenger’s … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Illinois murder, Milwaukee woman charged will not fight extradition | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-murder-milwaukee-woman-court | ![Illinois murder, Milwaukee woman charged not fighting extradition][1] #### [ Illinois murder, Milwaukee woman charged not fighting extradition ][2] A Milwaukee woman will not fight extradition to Illinois, where prosecutors accuse her of killing a man. #### The Brief * * A Milwaukee woman is accused of killing a man … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/13/us-argentina-trade-deal/ | BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina and the United States agreed Thursday to ease restrictions on each other’s goods in an expansive trade deal that boosts a drive by President Javier Milei to open up Argentina’s protectionist economy and a push by the Trump administration to reduce food prices for Americans. … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Hundreds of Chicago students join national school walkout at Federal Plaza | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/13/chicago-students-school-walkout/ | Kendle Coleman had planned to use her painted orange banner for “senior sunrise” — a popular high school tradition among seniors — at the beach last summer. Months later, she repurposed it for Friday’s school walkout protesting the Trump administration’s continued mass deportation campaign. “Nobody is illegal on stolen land,” … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/13/immigration-officials-detention-capacity-plan/ | Federal immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,600 beds, [ a document released Friday ][1] shows, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement quietly purchases warehouses to turn into detention and processing facilities. Republican New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte posted the document online amid tension … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | What Pete Crow-Armstrong can learn from Cubs and Team USA teammate Alex Bregman | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/02/13/what-pete-crow-armstrong-can-learn-from-his-cubs-and-team-usa-teammate-alex-bregman | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] MESA, Ariz. — New [ Cubs ][7] third baseman Alex Bregman knows his swing is at its best when … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | CBS Local | Who is running for Cook County Board President in the 2026 primary elections? | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/who-is-running-cook-county-board-president-2026-primary-elections/ | Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary. Here is a closer look at the race. ## What does the Cook County board president do? The Cook County Board president … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | CBS Local | Bartlett couple renews vows on 71st anniversary | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bartlett-couple-renews-vows-on-71st-anniversary/ | A couple at a senior living community in northwest suburban Bartlett celebrated their 71st anniversary in a very special way: with a vow renewal. Chuck and Agnes Fruehe said "I do" in 1955. "It was a great day. Sun was shining. It was colder than hell, but the sun was … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Federal Judge Rules Against ICE Over Memo That Expanded Power To Make Warrantless Arrests | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/13/federal-judge-rules-against-ice-over-memo-that-expanded-power-to-make-warrantless-arrests/ | LOOP – A federal judge ruled Friday that U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents must follow a consent decree restricting their ability to arrest noncitizens without warrants or probable cause. During a hearing Friday in which the ruling was announced, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings called [ an internal memo … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | ABC Local | 'Sextortion' warning: Criminals claiming to have inappropriate pictures of victims to demand money | https://abc7chicago.com/post/valentines-day-sextortion-warning-criminals-claiming-have-inappropriate-pictures-victims-demand-money/18597846/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- This Valentine's Day weekend, the ABC7 I-Team alert about a romance scam known as "sextortion." Criminals claiming to have inappropriate pictures of victims demand money. One victim shared her story with the I-Team. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][6] It … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | ABC Local | Cook County prosecutors add new charges against Chicago lawyer in wife's alleged murder | https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-prosecutors-add-concealment-homicidal-death-false-reporting-charges-adam-beckerink-wifes/18598031/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Telling new charges have been added to the case against a Chicago tax attorney accused of murdering his wife. Adam Beckerink, 47, is [ accused of killing 36-year-old Caitlin Tracey ][4] in October of 2024 by throwing her down a 29-story stairwell in the couple's high- rise … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | ABC Local | Ripple Effect Tour to feature night of discussion on South Side | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/18598062/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Ripple Effect Tour will feature a night of effective discussion Feb. 21 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center on Chicago's South Side. Jahmal Cole, founder of My Block My Hood My City, and Justice Informed's Xavier Ramey joined ABC7 Chicago Friday night to talk more about … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 13, 2026 | ABC Local | 'The Secret Agent' star Wagner Moura making Oscars history: 'Beautiful moment for Brazilian culture' | https://abc7.com/post/secret-agent-star-wagner-moura-is-making-oscars-history-beautiful-moment-brazilian-culture/18597934/ | LOS ANGELES -- Wagner Moura is making Oscars history. "The Secret Agent" star is the first Brazilian nominated for Best Actor. The recognition comes just one year after "I'm Still Here" became Brazil's first film to win Best International Feature at the Academy Awards. "I think we're going through a … |