Same-sex couple ties the knot after receiving Cook County's first marriage license of 2026

The couple issued Cook County’s first marriage license of 2026 were married Friday morning at the Cook County Clerk’s Office, in a ceremony that also marked the county’s first same-sex wedding tied to the new year’s license issuance.

Same-sex couple ties the knot after receiving Cook County's first marriage license of 2026
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The couple issued Cook County’s first marriage license of 2026 were married Friday morning at the Cook County Clerk’s Office, in a ceremony that also marked the county’s first same-sex wedding tied to the new year’s license issuance.

State Street CTA station to close for years on Monday

It is a new year and a new look for an old elevated CTA station in the Loop that's being demolished starting Monday.

SWAT situation reported on Chicago's West Side; 1 in custody

One person was taken into custody after SWAT police were called to a domestic disturbance Friday morning on Chicago’s West Side.

Chicago police recover 10 weapons at illegal party

Chicago Police recovered 10 weapons from an illegal party on New Year's Eve in the 25th district.

Chicago weather: Cold start gives way to milder temperatures

Temperatures across the Chicago area plunged into the teens Friday night, with wind chills dipping to near zero in some locations.

7-year-old hospitalized after shooting inside West Side home: police

A 7-year-old boy was injured with a gunshot wound while inside a home in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Sunday, according to police.

Pedestrian killed in Riverdale hit-and-run, driver still at large

A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday in south suburban Riverdale.

Cook County teen found safe after being reported missing on Christmas Day

A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from suburban Cook County on Christmas Day has been found safe, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.