Morning
Chicago
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Venezuelan families in Chicago face heightened uncertainty as changes in federal policies leave asylum processes in limbo, with Marina Suares continuing her case after fleeing violence and enduring limited work permits (TPS ended). She returns often to court while waiting for clearer protections. South Side Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local groups celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Hyde Park. The Lutheran School of Theology hosts a service today at 4:30 p.m. — Rainbow PUSH starts volunteer events at 930 E. 50th St. on Jan. 17, and Griffin MSI and Hyde Park Art Center offer activities on Jan. 19. Hyde Park Herald
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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