January 1, 2026
Chicago records fewest killings since 1965, despite Trump's attacks against the city
Center-left
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
Owner: Chicago Public Media
January 1, 2026
Illinois executive branch watchdog issues annual report
Indeterminate
NPR Illinois
Owner: University of Illinois Springfield & American Government
January 1, 2026
Business Beat: Business owners reflect on 2025, look to the future
Neutral
Long Beach Press Telegram - California
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
January 1, 2026
Chicago-based Farmer’s Fridge has turned vending machine salad into fast-food success
Center-right
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
January 1, 2026
What to do in Chicago: ‘Amadeus,’ Bowie Ball and Through N Through
Center-right
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
New Illinois law addresses squatters
Neutral
AdVantage - Illinois
Owner: John Simmons
January 1, 2026
From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda
Center-left
The Guardian
Owner: The Scott Trust
New Illinois laws go into effect for new year
Right-wing
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
Owner: Murdoch Family
Trump touts economy, auctions painting at Mar-a-Lago New Year's gala
Indeterminate
Chambersburg Public Opinion - Pennsylvania
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
January 1, 2026
Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect Jan. 1
Public Broadcaster
KRWG - New Mexico
Owner: New Mexico State University
January 1, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Names Colonel Steven B. Rice as Assistant Adjutant General - Air of the Illinois National Guard
Gov't Institution
DVIDS - Georgia
Owner: American Government
January 1, 2026
$350M Illinois Capitol renovation nears completion following weather delays
Center-right
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Trump announces national guard withdrawal from Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland
Gov't Propaganda
Yemen News Agency SABA
Owner: Yemeni Government
January 1, 2026
FCS Championship Game: Montana State vs. Illinois State Preview & Prediction
Neutral
The Analyst
Owner: Robert F. Smith
2025 new business review in the Illinois Valley: Amazon facility opens in Ottawa
Indeterminate
Ilinois Valley
Owner: Shaw Family
January 1, 2026
From the Obama Center to Google's Chicago headquarters, here's what's happening architecturally in 2026
Center-left
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
Owner: Chicago Public Media
2025 new business review in the Illinois Valley: Utica launches outdoor retail plaza
Indeterminate
Ilinois Valley
Owner: Shaw Family
Feenstra discusses goals for governorship
Indeterminate
Osceola Sentinel Tribune - Iowa
Owner: Shaw Family
January 1, 2026
Sen. Don DeWitte: The Chicago Bears cannot be viewed as a cash cow or political pawn
Center-right
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
January 1, 2026
Editorial: What we think about some Illinois laws now taking effect, from taxation to AI to apex predators
Center-right
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman