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12 stunning photos of icy Lake Michigan in Chicago's deep freeze

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Bulls prepare to honor Derrick Rose and retire his jersey on Saturday

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In Kane County's new bison herd, a chance for Native Americans to reclaim what's lost

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Fran Spielman Show

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City's tourism team says it's time Chicago turns 'cold into a wonderful party'

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Bears' season grades are in. How did they do?

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How to stay safe during extreme winter cold in Chicago

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Nation and World

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Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now

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Vision for new synagogue in Edgewater with housing, retail takes shape

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White Sox to sign reliever Seranthony Dominguez

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Dennis Allen saved his best for last — but Bears need more help on D

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Murals and Mosaics

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Face of garage door in Near West Side's mural alley signifies calm in chaos

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Dear Abby: Husband's social media seems to serve one purpose

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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January still stings 20 years after my dad's death

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Natalie Y. Moore

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Warming up on the lakefront on a cold winter day

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Trump's Greenland ambitions, scorn for allies throw more mud at 20th century pacts

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Power restored to 1,500 on North Side, with another cold night ahead

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Bison herd leads charge to restore Prairie State

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Metra using weekend schedule due to extreme cold

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Theater and Stages

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Review: 'Eureka Day' is exactly what we need now: a vehicle for laughing at our own society's predicament

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Housing and Development

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Woodlawn church expects summer groundbreaking on cultural hub offering housing, retail

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Census of homeless Chicagoans taken amid biting wind chills

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Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who a school official says was used as 'bait'

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Judge dismisses Chicago-area use-of-force lawsuit at plaintiffs' request

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Chicago gets its first-ever LGBTQ+ affairs director, Antonio King

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Brother fatally shoots sister, turns gun on self in Oak Lawn, officials

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Man shot in face in North Lawndale

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Man stabbed on CTA Green Line train in Austin

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New doc on 2008 Lane Bryant mass shooting could spur fresh leads, filmmaker hopes

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Bitter cold forces annual, small Polar Plunge event to be called off

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Movies and TV

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Chicago native Virginia Madsen relishes deeply satisfying roles, including her latest in 'Sheepdog'

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Photographer Kelli Connell steps into the frame with expansive Elmhurst show

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Things To Do

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20 things to do this week in Chicago: Jan. 22-28

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Residents long suspected feds' South Shore raid spurred by landlord now under state investigation

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Video gambling establishments see alarming spike in burglaries, $2.7 million stolen in 2025

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Top cop benches Chicago police officer who racked up the most complaints in recent years

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White Sox will give Luisangel Acuna long runway after dealing center fielder Luis Robert Jr.

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To go from good to great, Bears can learn tons from last 4 teams standing: Patriots, Broncos, Rams, Seahawks

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Ranking Bears QB Caleb Williams' best 5 throws of the season

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Bulls' backcourt has a possible tryout in victory in Minnesota

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Oliver Moore lifts Blackhawks to shootout victory on 21st birthday: 'Got beat up. Won a hockey game.'

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As Bears try to move out of the gray and into championship contention, Ben Johnson lights a much-needed fire

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Bears assistant coach tracker: Who's coming, going — and interviewing

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Bears' Ben Johnson among 5 finalists for NFL Coach of the Year

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Bears RBs coach Eric Bieniemy off to Chiefs, DBs coach Al Harris talks to Packers

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Thank Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson for Bears' low-stress season recap

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Bulls get a boost as Josh Giddey returns after missing 11 games

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Bulls need to change business of basketball or continue to get jumped

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Bulls' Tre Jones used to shifting role

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Through their lens: What's it like to live with pollution?

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Horoscope for Friday, January 23, 2026

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Dear Abby: Couple's marriage is mired in the doldrums of middle age

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Horoscope for Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Coldest wind chills since 2022 expected as Arctic cold snap moves into Chicago area

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How to prepare for and stay safe during the Chicago cold snap

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Evergreen Park woman's death marks 8th cold-related fatality this season

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Green City Market finds permanent home for year-round farmers market

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City Council passes ban on hemp THC products, with exceptions for beverages, ointments

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Amazon gets approval to build massive retail concept in Orland Park

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James Beard names 23 Chicago semifinalists for food awards, including EL Ideas and Kasama

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Food and Drink

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The Obama Presidential Center will showcase a South Side food legacy, says chef-in-charge Cliff Rome

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Three-cheese lasagna brings soothing warmth to the dinner table

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High School Basketball Scores

1 month ago

Friday's high school basketball schedule and scores

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High School Basketball

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Cameron Mercer steps up as Riverside-Brookfield overcomes a horrific start to beat Glenbard South

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Previewing and predicting this weekend's top high school basketball games

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Duke sues QB Darian Mensah to prevent transfer

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Indiana tops Miami to win CFP national championship

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Coby White's shooting display leads Bulls to win with Caleb Williams, Pete Crow-Armstrong in attendance

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Bulls exec Arturas Karnisovas can change narrative in next three weeks

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Coby White, Bulls ease past Nets

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Blackhawks will keep Oliver Moore at center, balance minutes with deeper lineup

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Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar set to return from broken jaw

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Will Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom's subpar results open the door for Drew Commesso?

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Immigrant advocates slam ICE memo claiming agents can raid homes without a judge's warrant

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Renee Good's lawyers release early findings of independent autopsy

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As new SNAP rules loom, Cook County officials warn of health consequences for people cut off

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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake reported near Springfield

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Coldest temps of the season may be on tap this weekend

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Judge rules feds must release arrest data, video footage on conditions at Broadview ICE facility

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Chicago Public Schools, suburban districts cancel classes Friday due to frigid weather

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Man with knife shot, killed by Aurora police, authorities say

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School bus crashes in Humboldt Park; no one hurt

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Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges

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Slightly smaller share of Chicago families choosing CPS for their children, report finds

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Trump's Greenland folly hated by voters, fellow Republicans

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Trump's mask is finally falling away for some voters and NATO members

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Insurrection Act Trump threatening to invoke against anti-ICE protesters is vague, antiquated

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Congress can do more to support services for older adults

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If Illinois lawmakers are serious about property tax reforms, here's a next step

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A way for Black and Latino communities to unite

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Letters to the Editor

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Sharing grief years after loss

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Caleb Williams, fellow Bears gave Chicagoans reason to cheer

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Despite strides on equal pay, Illinois has long way to go

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Casinos and Gambling

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NFL picks: Patriots have big advantage with their QB against Broncos, who'll be starting Jarrett Stidham

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Federal jury rejects Bovino murder plot after attorney calls on panel to 'stop the overreaching government'

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CTA boss says more police officers patrolling trains, platforms in new program

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Best Chicago movie ever?

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WBEZ's Weekly News Recap, Jan 23, 2026: Dangerous cold, Cardinal criticizes Trump, and more

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New year, new job, who 'dis?

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City officials to conduct point-in-time count as report claims 58,000 Chicagoans are homeless

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Hunker down and stay safe during Chicago's extreme cold warning

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