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Robert Duvall, Versatile Oscar-Winning Actor, Dead at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.

Penny Shortage Causes Headaches for Retailers in the Land of Lincoln

The lack of fixed guidance at the state and federal levels on how to address the scarcity of new pennies has left some businesses at a loss.

As Some People Push to Make Profound Autism Its Own Diagnosis, This Family Is Raising Twins With It

There’s now a growing push to separate profound autism — in which people need constant care for life, have a certain level of intellectual disability and are nonspeaking or minimally verbal — into its own diagnosis. The hope is that it would help ensure people get the support and services they need and that research includes them.

Ofelia Torres, Chicago Teen Who Battled Cancer While Her Father Was Detained by ICE, Has Died

Ofelia Torres, the 16-year-old whose cancer battle gained national attention last fall after her father was detained by immigration agents outside a suburban Home Depot, has died.

No Evidence CPD Provided Required Update on System That Would Flag Officers With Multiple Complaints

CPD is required to implement the system under the terms of the consent decree, the federal court order designed to compel the department to change the way it trains, supervises and disciplines officers.

Week in Review: New Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting; Mayor Vetoes Hemp Ban

Attorneys say new evidence contradicts Border Patrol’s claims in the shooting of a Chicago woman. And the mayor is vetoing a ban on the sale of some intoxicating hemp products.

You’ve Heard About Fat Tuesday, But What About Fat Thursday? Here’s Where Chicago’s Polish Community Gets Their Paczki

Paczki Day is coming up on Tuesday, but ask any Polish native and chances are they’ve already celebrated tłusty czwartek, or Fat Thursday, this week.

Mayor Vetoes Ban on Sale of Most Intoxicating Hemp Products in Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson said the ban was too broad and punished “many of our small businesses who have been following the law and deserve to have a seat at the table,” including those owned by Black and Latino Chicagoans.

Judge Grants Temporary Order Halting Cuts to Public Health Grants in Illinois, Other States

U.S. District Judge Manish Shah signed off on the restraining order Thursday in a lawsuit brought by attorneys general from four states including Kwame Raoul that sought to prevent the cuts.

Toni Preckwinkle Urging Cook County Prosecutors to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Federal Immigration Agents

Preckwinkle urged Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke to act “swiftly, proactively and transparently” in order to ensure accountability after agents have repeatedly used “excessive force."

Weekend Warmup Is Chicago’s First Dose of False Spring

The National Weather Service is predicting highs in the 50s for the Chicago region through early next.

Chicago Police Leaders Must Change How Officers Are Deployed in ‘High-Demand’ Areas: Study

The study, which examined whether officers are efficiently and effectively deployed across the city to stop crime and respond to calls for help, found “inconsistent service levels, constrained proactive time, and limited supervisory capacity in high-demand areas.”

Feb. 12, 2026 - Full Show

How Congress is working to change how Americans vote. And two local artists on their Super Bowl performances.

Meet the Women Behind Mechanista, a Chicago Garage Aiming to Make Car Care More Inclusive

The Ravenswood shop isn’t just fixing cars — it’s working to fix an industry-wide gender gap. Founder Lisa Thompson said women make up just 2% of auto mechanics nationwide.

Super Bowl Halftime Performers on Making History With Bad Bunny

Latin American culture was on full display on Super Bowl Sunday with Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show. Among the 700 performers on the field were Lyrik Cruz and Giancarlo Guerrero, two Latino artists with Chicago connections.