George "Iceberg" Miller finds daily cold-weather jumps into Lake Michigan help overcome fear and kick start his happy chemicals. He added, “I want Chicagoans, I want the Midwest, I want people to embrace winter, rather than complain about it.” chicago.suntimes.com/outdoors/2026/…

'So far it's been a love connection' for new red panda Qi, 7, who arrived at Lincoln Park Zoo to mate - Elleiana Green Chicago Sun-Times chicago.suntimes.com/animals/2026/0…

St. Therese Chinese Catholic School students celebrated Lunar New Year with an annual performance celebrating Chinese culture. chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026…

Jackson’s family amended funeral services Thursday to include celebration of life services in South Carolina and Washington, D.C. A “People’s Celebration” in Chicago to honor the civil rights icon will now take place March 6. Here’s the latest information. chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2026/0…

Snowplows named "Abolish ICE," "Caleb Chilliams" and "Pope Frío XIV" are coming to the Chicago streets after winning city's "You Name a Snowplow" contest. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/02/2…

Seraj Zerhouni, a student at LaSalle II Elementary School, correctly spelled "logothete" to become the Chicago Public Schools Spelling Bee Champion Thursday. He will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May. chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026…

Before the sun rose on Tuesday, Nellie Seigel, 52, cast her ballot in the primary election at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. Seigel joined dozens of other early risers after the polls opened at 6 a.m. Follow along here for Chicago Sun-Times latest

Fully funded schools, a cease to ICE operations and access to healthcare were among the most important issues in Tuesday’s primary, said high school English teacher Francine Reizen. Asked who she’s hoping to see take the seat in the 40th district race, she said, “Miguel.”

Douglas Renkenberger, 55, an architect living in Albany Park, said “Democracy” was on his mind when asked about the primary. Chicago Sun-Times

I’ll be all around the Chicago area today reporting live from the polls for Chicago Sun-Times. Follow our live blog coverage for the latest election updates today. chicago.suntimes.com/live/election-…

A focus on Chicago was most important for Nathan Gumley, 58, a retired resident living in Albany Park. Chicago Sun-Times

Derrick Hawkins, 38, an Albany Park resident cast his ballot at Our Lady of Mercy church on Tuesday just before heading to work. Chicago Sun-Times

In Tuesday’s primary election, Laura Bouxsein, 32, a resident from Albany Park, said she’s focusing on communities that don’t look like her. Chicago Sun-Times

Gus Gonzalez, 36, has served as an election judge at Concordia Place for the past 12 years. Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Schools were closed for the day as many locations were used for polling sites. Matthew Allerton, 43, a former teacher turned full-time dad, used the day as a learning opportunity for his two sons. Chicago Sun-Times

Thelma Cochrane, 71, continues to return to the polls on Election Day, because she just loves to vote, she said. Chicago Sun-Times

Khrysta Hendricks, 39, a resident from Pullman said she’s looking for candidates that will actually make change happen for her community. Chicago Sun-Times

James Canty, 53, a South Loop resident said he wants to see more social programs for the city as a result of Tuesday’s primary election. Chicago Sun-Times

David Doggett, 61, a Mt. Greenwood resident and former member of Chicago Public Schools, said he’s most focused on the education system in Tuesday’s primary election. Chicago Sun-Times

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