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| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | WTTW | Student Loan Borrowers in Illinois Could Face Federal, State ‘Tax Bomb’ in 2026 | https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/30/student-loan-borrowers-illinois-could-face-federal-state-tax-bomb-2026 | _by Sam Freeman and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois_ * * * SPRINGFIELD — For the first time in five years, certain forms of student loan forgiveness will be taxable following a change in federal tax policy this year. This comes after a provision of the [ American … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | WTTW | Judge Reverses Order, Says Rahm Emanuel Does Not Have to Testify About CPD’s ‘Code of Silence’ | https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/30/judge-reverses-order-says-rahm-emanuel-does-not-have-testify-about-cpd-s-code-silence | A federal judge reversed course Friday, ruling that former Mayor Rahm Emanuel does not have to testify about allegations that a “code of silence” among Chicago Police Department officers led to a botched August 2018 raid of a Back of the Yards apartment that violated the civil rights of a … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | NBC Local | Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark has died, city says | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/harvey-mayor-christopher-clark-has-died-city-says/3884005/ | The south suburb of Harvey confirmed on Friday morning the death of Mayor Christopher Clark. In a statement, the city said it "is deeply saddened" to report Clark's death and extended its condolences to the mayor's family, loved ones and members of the Harvey community "during this difficult time." Stream … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | NBC Local | This west suburban bakeshop is so impressive you'll yearn for their goods | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/this-west-suburban-bakeshop-is-so-impressive-youll-yearn-for-their-goods/3883968/ | When I'm president, I'll sign an executive order declaring every town in America must have a great bakery with great coffee. The fact is this: Bakeries are plentiful, but the good ones are an exception. And a truly great, first-class bakery is rarer. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | NBC Local | Wild turkeys chase residents, wreak havoc in southern Wisconsin | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wild-turkeys-chase-residents-wreak-havoc-in-southern-wisconsin/3884069/ | Some wild turkeys have started to ruffle feathers in Janesville, Wisconsin, by causing a whole lot of issues - blocking traffic, chasing postal workers and scaring children. Neighbors said, at first, they thought the turkeys brought life to the neighborhood. But that has changed recently. Stream NBC 5 for free, … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Suburban woman cleared after plate-reading error leads to wrong red-light citation | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/suburban-woman-cleared-after-plate-reading-error-leads-wrong-red-light-citation | ![Suburban woman cleared after plate-reading error leads to wrong red-light citation][22] #### [ Suburban woman cleared after plate-reading error leads to wrong red- light citation ][23] Two vehicles appeared to share the same license plate number, but investigators later determined the plates were different. #### The Brief * * A … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Above-average snowfall keeps plow crews busy across Chicagoland | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/above-average-snowfall-keeps-plow-crews-busy-across-chicagoland | ![Chicagoland snow removal crews are busy][17] #### [ Chicagoland snow removal crews are busy ][18] With a winter storm warning in effect for parts of our area, it's shaping up to be a busy time for those in the snow removal business. Bret Buganski is live in the West Loop. … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rush-medical-center-tests-apple-vision-pro-help-detect-colon-cancer | ![Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer][1] #### [ Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer ][2] Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Man to get third mental competency evaluation in ‘19 roommate’s Gary death | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/man-to-get-third-mental-competency-evaluation-in-19-roommates-gary-death/ | Judge Gina Jones ordered another mental competency evaluation Friday for a man charged in January 2019 with killing his roommate at a long-term care facility in Gary. Withrow, now 35, was charged with murder in January 2019 with the Jan. 26, 2019 beating death of David Carte, 48, of Gary. … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Macaulay Culkin, Meryl Streep and more pay tribute to Catherine O’Hara, who died at 71 | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/macaulay-culkin-tribute-catherine-ohara/ | The death of Catherine O’Hara at 71 prompted an outpouring from the actor’s co- stars and friends over the decades. O’Hara, whose legendary comic skills were on display in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice” and much more, died Friday in Los Angeles after a brief illness. #### Macaulay Culkin “Mama. … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Basil Talbott Jr., Sun-Times political editor and longtime columnist, dies at 89 | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/basil-talbott-jr-sun-times-political-editor-and-longtime-columnist-dies-at-89/ | During a lengthy journalism career that involved covering bare-knuckled politics both in Chicago and Washington, Basil Talbott Jr. was the Chicago Sun-Times’ political editor for a decade before moving to the nation’s capital and working as a national correspondent in the paper’s Washington bureau. “Basil was dogged, persistent and unflappable,” … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Donald Trump’s wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/trumps-board-of-peace-united-nations/ | UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired after major world powers rejected U.S. aspirations for it to have a larger international mandate beyond the Gaza ceasefire and recommitted their support for the over … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Students get a chance to hear Court of Appeals case at IUN | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/students-get-a-chance-to-hear-court-of-appeals-case-at-iun/ | Following their hearing of an appellate case Friday, three Indiana Court of Appeals judges encouraged students to pursue a career in law. “We need lawyers in Indiana,” said Appeals Court Judge Paul Felix. “We see more and more people trying to represent themselves, and it’s not an easy process.” ![Indiana … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Expanded work requirements for the biggest US food aid program are kicking in for more states | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/work-requirements-food-aid-program/ | Work requirements are kicking in for more older adults and parents of teenagers across the U.S. who get help with groceries through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The implementation dates vary by state: In some, people could lose benefits as soon as Sunday if they can’t show they’re working but … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | CTU alleges rival union conspired with the boss in fight over low-wage CPS employees | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/ctu-school-board-workers-conspiracy/ | In an escalation of an ongoing turf war over low-wage school district employees, the Chicago Teachers Union has accused the Chicago Board of Education of conspiring with a rival union to undermine its bargaining unit. The allegation is the latest example of ongoing acrimony between the two once- allied progressive … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Experts describe overreach from federal immigration agents at Illinois commission hearing: ‘A masked monster’ | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/pritzker-illinois-accountability-commission-border-patrol/ | Author and journalist Garrett Graff once called Border Patrol the “Green Monster, ”America’s most “out-of-control law enforcement agency.” On Friday, he testified that Border Patrol has only grown more menacing since writing about the agency in a 2014 Politico [ article ][3] , in large part because they have recently … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/trump-administration-arms-sales-israel/ | WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion, including 30 Apache attack helicopters and related equipment and weapons as well as 3,250 light tactical vehicles. The State Department announced the package of four separate sales late Friday amid rising … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Two dead in Chicago from meningococcal disease, with more cases than usual reported | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/meningococcal-disease-chicago/ | In the last two weeks, Chicago has had two deaths and at least seven cases of meningococcal disease in adults — a higher number of cases of the dangerous illness than usual for such a short time span, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health. Chicago typically sees about … |
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| View Article | 6 p.m. | January 30, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Sindicato de Maestros quiere negociar con CPS sobre opciones de aprendizaje remoto | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/01/30/sindicato-de-maestros-quiere-negociar-con-cps-sobre-opciones-de-aprendizaje-remoto | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][45] * [ Facebook ][46] * [ Bluesky ][47] * [ Email ][48] * [ Reddit ][49] * [ Flipboard ][50] [ ![][51] ][52] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. El Sindicato de Maestros … |