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Trump Cancels Tariff Threat Over Greenland, Says NATO Agreed to ‘Framework’ of Future Arctic Deal

The president said he was asking for territory that was “cold and poorly located" and that the U.S. had effectively saved Europe during World War II while declaring of NATO: “It’s a very small ask compared to what we have given them for many, many decades.”

Push to Expand CPD’s Curfew Power Stalls After Last-Minute Revision

The new proposal does not mention the city’s curfew, but gives the city’s top cop the power to issue what it calls “a dispersal declaration” in areas where police leaders have determined they have probable cause to believe there will be a “disruptive youth gathering.”

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City Council Votes 32-16 to Ban Sale of Most Intoxicating Hemp Products in Chicago, With Some Exemptions

The proposal immediately bans the sale of intoxicating hemp products to those younger than 21, while exempting the sale of beverages, topical creams and pet products with intoxicating hemp from the larger ban set to take effect April 1.

Homecoming in Kane County as Bison Are Returned to the Prairie and Their Indigenous Stewards

Six bison released onto prairie in Kane County carry the weight of interwoven hopes: that they can heal both the land and the deep trauma borne by Indigenous people.

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Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates. What It Could Mean for Consumers

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president has “an expectation” that credit card companies will accede to his demand that they cap interest rates on credit cards at 10% for one year.

Jan. 20, 2026 - Full Show

What the Trump administration’s cap on credit card interest could mean for you. And “Stranger Things” star Jake Connelly on his newfound fame.

‘Stranger Things’ Star Jake Connelly on Acting, Chicago Food and How He Kept Season 5 Under Wraps

The final season of “Stranger Things” introduced us to a new character who quickly became a fan favorite — Derek Turnbow, the comic relief-turned-protagonist.

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Jan. 19, 2026 - Full Show

How potential gas rate hikes could impact your bill. And the impact of Black male role models in the classroom.

Peoples Gas and Nicor Are Seeking Rate Hikes. Here’s What to Know

Peoples Gas is asking the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve a $202 million rate increase, while Nicor Gas is seeking its own rate hike of $221 million.

Week in Review: Illinois Lawmakers Back in Springfield; Trump Threatens Funding Freeze

A new lawsuit over heavy-handed immigration enforcement tactics in Chicago. And what’s on the agenda as state lawmakers head back to Springfield.

Illinois’ Clean Slate Law Allows Automatic Sealing of Nonviolent Criminal Records

Illinois will begin a process to automatically seal criminal records for millions of adults in the state, after Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Clean Slate Act on Friday.

The Bears Beat the Rams for the 1986 NFC Championship. Relive the Sights and Sounds of That Game

The Bears are meeting the Rams in another playoff game. We go back to 1986 to relive the NFC Championship Game the Bears won against the Rams on their way to Super Bowl XX.

Jan. 15, 2026 - Full Show

Efforts to hold federal immigration agents accountable. And do the Bears have enough juice to get past the league’s top offense?

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot on ICE Accountability Project, Documenting Alleged Misconduct

A new project is underway with the goal of holding accountable federal immigration agents accused of misconduct. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is behind the initiative called the ICE Accountability Project, which allows community members to submit their own documentation of incidents.

James ‘Big Cat’ Williams on the Bears’ Divisional Round Showdown Against the Rams

The Cinderella season continues as “Da Bears” gear up for a divisional round showdown against the Rams on Sunday. Caleb Williams and company kept their Super Bowl hopes alive against the Green Bay Packers last Saturday, overcoming an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit.