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| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Is TSA PreCheck suspended? What to know amid partial government shutdown | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/is-tsa-precheck-suspended-what-to-know-amid-partial-government-shutdown/3898953/ | Travelers arriving at airports on Monday dealt with both delays and cancellations due to [ unrest in Mexico ][7] and a massive [ winter storm ][8] in the Northeast, but also faced confusion over Global Entry and TSA PreCheck. The Department of Homeland Security said Saturday it planned to shut … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Indiana Bears stadium bill would come with multiple new taxes | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nfl/chicago-bears/indiana-bears-stadium-bill-would-come-with-multiple-new-taxes/3898999/ | The Indiana House is expected to advance a measure aimed at a Chicago Bears stadium project, and we’re learning more about the tax levies that would accompany it. The bill went into the House for a second reading on Monday, and it’s expected lawmakers will pass the bill with an … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Mexico violence upends Chicago couple's dream wedding | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mexico-violence-upends-chicago-couples-dream-wedding/3898900/ | A Chicago couple says they're heartbroken after their dream wedding planned for this weekend in Guadalajara, Mexico, was canceled. Kaity Bucaro and Robbie Morris met 12 years ago in college at Ohio University. They've been dating for the past four years and spent the last year planning a cultural experience … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago couple scrambles after Mexico wedding plans fall apart | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-couple-scrambles-after-mexico-wedding-plans-fall-apart | ![Chicago couple scrambles to replan wedding after Mexico violence][7] #### [ Chicago couple scrambles to replan wedding after Mexico violence ][8] Just days before saying "I do," a Chicago couple had to cancel their fully paid destination wedding in Mexico because of cartel-related violence, leaving 150 guests unable to travel. … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Spoken word and second chances: Reentry program uplifts women at Cook County Jail | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/spoken-word-second-chances-reentry-program-uplifts-women-cook-county-jail | ![Spoken word program brings hope to women inside Cook County Jail][1] #### [ Spoken word program brings hope to women inside Cook County Jail ][2] During Black History Month, 75 women inside Cook County Jail took part in a powerful spoken word and re-entry program designed to help them find … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Family of Hobart murder victims praise police work that led to charges | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/family-of-hobart-murder-victims-praise-police-work-that-led-to-charges/ | Felicia Coleman hung back in the throng of family members gathered in front of the microphones, wiping away tears. The Hobart Police Department’s arrest of two Gary men for her baby sister Destiny Jackson’s murder Wednesday morning affected her more profoundly than even her other seven siblings, who were cautiously … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Lead prosecutor in ‘Broadview Six’ immigration protest case leaving for DC ahead of high-profile trial | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/prosecutor-broadview-six-exits/ | The lead prosecutor in the politically charged ‘Broadview Six’ case accusing a group of Democrats and other protesters of conspiring to impede immigration agents at the Broadview ICE facility is leaving the office for a temporary detail in Washington D.C. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg, a 20-year veteran of the … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Bill aimed at tackling fraud passes Indiana House in final week | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/bill-aimed-at-tackling-fraud-passes-indiana-house-in-final-week/ | A Senate bill aimed at tackling welfare fraud passed out of the House Monday as the Indiana legislature begins its final week of the 2026 legislative session. Senate Bill 1, authored by State Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, was filed with the intent to prevent fraud and contain state spending on … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Poll shows Illinoisans oppose ICE near schools, school funding a critical issue | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/poll-shows-illinoisans-oppose-ice-near-schools/ | A majority of Illinoisans are opposed to and concerned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in their communities and near schools, according to newly released survey data from the Illinois Education Association, a union of more than 135,000 members statewide. More than half of the 1,000 respondents worry about ICE … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Elmhurst Jazz Festival features over 40 bands over four days | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/elmhurst-jazz-festival-diblasio/ | Nearly 40 student jazz bands will have a chance to perform and be critiqued by professional jazz musicians at the 59th annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival, Feb. 28-March 1, at the Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave. in Elmhurst. The four-day, student-run festival also features performances by professional musicians and … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Chicago Bears stadium bill gets initial approval from Indiana House with minor amendment | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/indiana-chicago-bears-stadium-bill/ | The Indiana bill that outlines a financial structure for a [ Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond ][3] advanced in the Indiana House on second reading Monday with the passage of an amendment. House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, presented Senate Bill 27, a stadium authority bill that will create the financial … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | New report highlights state education policies | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/new-report-highlights-state-education-policies/ | A new nationwide study gives high marks to Indiana for preparing students for life after high school. The nonprofit XQ Institute, founded by philanthropist Laurene Jobs, released the study called “The Future Is High School: A Strategy for State Leaders to Accelerate Learning, Work, and American Renewal” on Feb. 18. … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Chicago Park District pushes $630M plan to revamp Soldier Field post-Bears | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/chicago-park-district-plan-revamp-soldier-field-post-bears/ | SPRINGFIELD — While the Chicago Bears consider legislative proposals [ from Illinois ][1] and [ Indiana lawmakers ][2] to decide which state should be home to its new stadium, the Chicago Park District has proposed a more than half a billion-dollar plan to revamp Soldier Field for when the team … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | ‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/greek-seaside-town-lent-flour-war/ | GALAXIDI, Greece — The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy and colorful “flour war” on Monday for its annual end of carnival season festivities that mark the start of the Lent season. Galaxidi’s main coastal road became a flour-strewn mess as revelers pelted each other with bags … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/bafta-bbc-racial-slur/ | LONDON — The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage. The Tourette syndrome campaigner who shouted the slur said he was “deeply mortified” and what he said was “not a … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Durbin to bring original Dreamer to Trump's State of the Union speech, as several Illinois Dems boycott it | https://chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump/2026/02/23/dick-durbin-original-dreamer-guest-president-donald-trumps-state-of-the-union-speech-illinois-democrats-boycott | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][56] * [ Facebook ][57] * [ Bluesky ][58] * [ Email ][59] * [ Reddit ][60] * [ Flipboard ][61] Sen. Dick Durbin will bring the Chicago woman who inspired him to introduce the Dream Act 25 years ago … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cubs reliever Phil Maton still showcasing passion for development in Year 10 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/02/23/cubs-reliever-phil-maton-still-showcasing-passion-for-development-in-year-10 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][39] * [ Facebook ][40] * [ Bluesky ][41] * [ Email ][42] * [ Reddit ][43] * [ Flipboard ][44] SURPRISE, Ariz. — One of the advantages of signing early in the offseason for right-handed reliever Phil Maton was … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Blackhawks noticing Gavin McKenna's rapid growth as 2026 NHL Draft creeps closer | https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/02/23/blackhawks-noticing-gavin-mckenna-growth-2026-nhl-draft-prospects | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][20] * [ Facebook ][21] * [ Bluesky ][22] * [ Email ][23] * [ Reddit ][24] * [ Flipboard ][25] Top 2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna has attracted a lot of attention over the last month, including from … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Monday's high school basketball scores | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/scores/2026/02/23/chicago-illinois-high-school-basketball-scores-ihsa-playoffs | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][10] * [ Facebook ][11] * [ Bluesky ][12] * [ Email ][13] * [ Reddit ][14] * [ Flipboard ][15] Please send scores and corrections to [ preps@suntimes.com ][16] . Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to … |
| View Article | 6 p.m. | February 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | North Chicago-based AbbVie investing $380 million on new pharmaceutical plants | https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2026/02/23/north-chicago-drugmaker-abbvie-investing-380-million-pharmaceutical-plants | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Global drugmaker AbbVie will invest $380 million to build two new manufacturing facilities at its North Chicago campus, the … |