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View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Tribune Today in History: US hockey team beats USSR in ‘Miracle on Ice’ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/22/today-in-history-us-hockey-team-beats-ussr-in-miracle-on-ice-2/ Today is Sunday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2026. There are 312 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 22, 1980, the “Miracle on Ice” took place at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, as the U.S. Olympic hockey team upset the Soviet Union, …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Tribune Today in Chicago History: ‘Circle campus’ at University of Illinois opens https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/22/february-22-chicago-history/ Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 22, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? [ Email us ][41] . **Front page flashback:** Feb. 23, 2011 ![Rahm Emanuel became Chicago's first Jewish mayor and 46th overall. He succeeded …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Tribune Illinois lawmakers push university funding overhaul amid regional enrollment drops and U. of I. opposition https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/22/illinois-lawmakers-push-university-funding-overhaul-amid-regional-enrollment-drops-and-u-of-i-opposition/ SPRINGFIELD — With enrollment plunging at many of Illinois’ regional universities, state leaders are again pressing a sweeping overhaul of higher education funding — one that would steer more money to smaller campuses despite firm opposition from the state’s flagship system, the University of Illinois. The proposal, years in the …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Tribune ‘Wrong in 1942. Wrong now.’ Local Japanese Americans tie WWII incarceration to Trump’s immigration crackdown https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/22/japanese-americans-incarceration-broadview/ Born the day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Toshiko “Tonko” Doi of Chicago was just a baby when she and her family were forced into Japanese incarceration camps by the United States government, spending the earliest years of her life in confinement. Her father was a Japanese immigrant. Her …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Tribune Teens charged in carjacking ‘crime spree’ that left two dead: authorities https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/22/teens-charged-in-night-of-killings-and-carjackings/ Prosecutors said two teenagers engaged in a 90-minute citywide crime spree last week that left two men dead without any clear benefit. Cook County Judge James Costello ordered the teens, Marquese D. Hill, 18, and Marshawn Sanders, 17, held in custody pending trial during a detention hearing Saturday at the …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Tribune Three Republicans vie for two nominations in Will County District 4 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/22/three-republicans-will-county-district-4/ Property taxes and solar energy facilities are among the top issues for candidates in the Republican primary for Will County Board District 4, which covers areas of Mokena and Homer Glen. Incumbents Steve Balich, of Homer Glen, and Jim Richmond, of Mokena, face Homer Glen Trustee Mike Lepore and businessman …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times What are the advantages of filing your tax return jointly? https://chicago.suntimes.com/taxes/2026/02/22/advantages-tax-credits-married-filing-irs-return-jointly * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][47] * [ Facebook ][48] * [ Bluesky ][49] * [ Email ][50] * [ Reddit ][51] * [ Flipboard ][52] It’s nearly one month into tax season and some married taxpayers, especially newlyweds, may be wondering if it’s worth …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times State Sen. Emil Jones III survived federal charges, but now faces challengers in March primary https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/02/22/illinois-statehouse-elections-emil-jones-sara-feigenholtz-campaigns-march-17-primary * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][38] * [ Facebook ][39] * [ Bluesky ][40] * [ Email ][41] * [ Reddit ][42] * [ Flipboard ][43] Last April, it looked like Emil Jones III’s political career was over. The South Side Democratic state senator, an …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times New tax rules are changing charitable deductions — here’s how to make the most of them https://chicago.suntimes.com/taxes/2026/02/22/charitable-donations-gifts-irs-obbba-tax-rules * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][29] * [ Facebook ][30] * [ Bluesky ][31] * [ Email ][32] * [ Reddit ][33] * [ Flipboard ][34] Recent revisions to the U.S. tax code are poised to significantly alter how Americans plan for and claim charitable …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Congress passed Trump's sweeping tax bill. Here's how it'll affect your returns https://chicago.suntimes.com/taxes/2026/02/22/congress-trump-obba-beautiful-bill-federal-irs-tax-returns * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] The passage of President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill last year carries vast implications for Illinois taxpayers, …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times What taxpayers need to know about savings plans, tax changes in 2026 https://chicago.suntimes.com/taxes/2026/02/22/trump-accounts-529-savings-tax-changes-obbba-2026 * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] New tax deductions, such as those for tips and overtime, as well as for seniors, are some of the …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Strategies to consider if you're looking to reduce capital gains taxes https://chicago.suntimes.com/taxes/2026/02/22/strategies-reduce-capital-gains-taxes * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] If a person owns investments or regularly sells assets, it’s important to understand the potential tax implications. When one …
View Article 6 a.m. February 22, 2026 ABC Local Multiple hurt in I-57 Expressway shooting on South Side; ISP says all lanes closed https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-expressway-shooting-today-multiple-hurt-57-illinois-state-police-says-victims-drove-comer-childrens-hospital/18633768/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois State Police are investing an expressway shooting that hurt multiple people on Sunday. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][1] All inbound lanes of I-57 were shut down near Halsted Avenue, ISP said. The shooting happened at about 1 a.m., …
View Article 4 a.m. February 22, 2026 propublica-illinois The Victims Who Fought Back https://www.propublica.org/article/oklahoma-survivors-act-domestic-violence ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive [ our biggest stories ][1] as soon as they’re published. This story is exempt from our Creative Commons license until May 23, 2026. ### Reporting Highlights * **Second Chance at Freedom:** The Oklahoma Survivors’ Act allows …
View Article 2 a.m. February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Horoscope for Sunday, February 22, 2026 https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/02/22/horoscopes-today-sunday-february-22-2026 * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Taurus. ## …
View Article midnight February 22, 2026 Fox Chicago Stickney man charged with murder in Thanksgiving shooting: police http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/stickney-man-charged-murder-thanksgiving-shooting-police #### The Brief * * A 31-year-old Stickney man, Richard Negron, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Chicago. * Police say a 27-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds Feb. 28 in the 5100 block of South Luna Avenue and later died …
View Article midnight February 22, 2026 Fox Chicago Duren with 26 points, 13 rebounds in return, Pistons top Bulls 126-110 for 5th straight win http://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/duren-26-points-13-rebounds-return-pistons-top-bulls-126-110-5th-straight-win ![][5] article CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 21: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons dunks an alley-oop pass thrown by Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on February 21, 2026 in Chicago, Expand **CHICAGO** \- Jalen Duren …
View Article midnight February 22, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago weather: Winter Storm Advisory issued for Northwest Indiana through Monday http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-winter-storm-advisory-issued-northwest-indiana-through-monday ![Chicago weather: Snow flurries ahead][1] #### [ Chicago weather: Snow flurries ahead ][2] Fox Chicago's Mark Strehl has the latest forecast. **CHICAGO** \- A Winter Storm Advisory has been issued for Northwest Indiana from midnight through Monday morning as lake-effect snow is expected to bring additional accumulation. Light snow fell …
View Article midnight February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times New-look Bulls, same results: Eight straight losses https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/02/21/new-look-bulls-same-losing-results-now-eight-straight * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] Former [ Bulls ][15] guard Kevin Huerter’s head had just hit the pillow, so he knew he wasn’t dreaming. …
View Article midnight February 22, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Fire let first-half lead get away in season-opening loss https://chicago.suntimes.com/fire/2026/02/21/fire-let-first-half-lead-get-away-in-season-opening-loss * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] HOUSTON — Guilherme Santos scored two goals in the second half of his MLS debut to rally the Dynamo …