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Illinois will adopt the childhood vaccine schedule recently released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in a rejection of federal recommendations.
The move is the latest example of Illinois breaking with the federal government over health care policies and guidance since President Donald Trump took office. The Trump administration has spent the last year revamping health care policies, such as by recommending fewer vaccines for children and pulling out of the World Health Organization.
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Congressional candidate Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh, center, and her deputy campaign manager, Andre Martin, far left, leave with their attorneys from the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in the Loop on Jan. 28, 2026, after a hearing on charges of conspiracy during a protest outside the Broadview ICE facility in September. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Trial set for May in ‘Broadview Six’ conspiracy case against Operation Midway Blitz protesters
If the trial date holds, it will come well after the March 17 Democratic primary in Illinois, where one of the defendants, Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh, is running is running for the 9th Congressional District seat. Read more here.
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A student walks toward the entrance of Chamberlain University in Chicago, Feb. 4, 2026. Adtalem Global Education is changing its name to Covista, which has five health-care-focused institutions, including Chamberlain University. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)
Adtalem changes its name, after move toward health care education
The company was previously called DeVry Education Group before changing its name to Adtalem in 2017. The company’s last name change followed years of scrutiny and government enforcement directed toward for-profit colleges. Read more here.
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New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson departs with his wife, Jessica, and children Emory, Halle and Kennedy after being introduced on Jan. 22, 2025, at Halas Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
How NFL Coach of the Year finalist Ben Johnson turned the Chicago Bears around in his 1st year
Ben Johnson is one of five finalists for the NFL Coach of the Year award that will be announced tonight in San Francisco. A lot had to happen to bring his vision to life. Much like a fourth-quarter comeback, it didn’t happen all at once. Read more here.
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New Edition performs at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Review: New Edition shares the United Center stage with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton in a gloriously traditional concert
In a time when reunion shows and nostalgic retreats are a staple of the touring concert circuit, New Edition employed a different kind of production to create their show. Read more here.
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Grease’ performed for the first time — at June Pyskacek’s Kingston Mines Theatre Co.
Assembly team worker Kevin Garner lowers the engine assembly onto the frame of a large SUV at the General Motors Arlington Assembly plant, June 8, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)
How GM is preparing for an economic downturn
General Motors Co. is strategizing for an inevitable economic downturn by paring down dealer inventory and maintaining a cash safety net, Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said. Read more here.
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Trump administration to launch TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
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