Maduro signals talks with U.S. after reported CIA strike, pressure campaign intensifies
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Professor William Muck breaks down Venezuela’s reaction to reported U.S. action, the Trump administration’s escalating pressure on Nicolás Maduro, and what it could mean for global conflicts heading into 2026.

Effort to ban lawmakers from stock trading gains momentum
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The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?

Fatal hit-and-run under investigation in Riverdale
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A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation tonight in Riverdale. Police say a driver struck a woman then took off. 

New year, new laws in 2026
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Dozens of new laws took effect at the stroke of midnight in every state as people rang in the new year.

First baby of 2026 in Chicago
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2026 is already starting off as a life changing year for several Chicago area families.

38-year-old woman killed in crash
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Police are searching for a driver involved a deadly crash on the east side.

6 hurt, including children, in early morning South Austin apartment fire
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Six people — including four children — were taken to Stroger Hospital after a fire broke out just after 5:30 a.m. in a South Austin apartment building. Firefighters rescued residents from windows, performed CPR at the scene, and say the fire was contained to a top-floor unit.

6 people, including 4 children, hurt in early morning South Austin apartment fire
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A fire that broke out early Thursday morning in the South Austin neighborhood sent six people — including four children — to the hospital and forced residents from their homes on a cold morning.

Early morning fire in Chicago sends 4 people to hospital
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A large fire broke out early Thursday morning on Chicago’s West Side, sending several people to the hospital and prompting a major emergency response in the South Austin neighborhood.

Chicago weather: New Year's Day forecast
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Happy new year! We start with a much colder blast of air in place and clear skies. Temperatures in some areas are in the single digits with wind chills a little below zero.

Chicago takes national spotlight for New Year's Eve
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Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.