Your Daily Update: February 01 2026

Good Morning! This update was generated February 01 2026 07:00:00. Here is a technology joke for you: Why was the math book sad?

Because it had too many problems..

Currently in Mount Prospect, the temperature is around 9 degrees Celsius with clear skies. The high for today is expected to be around 12 degrees Celsius. Tonight, the temperature will drop to approximately 6 degrees Celsius.

In the next 24 hours, there is a chance of light snow expected around 6:00 am tomorrow with a temperature of about 13 degrees Celsius. The day will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures ranging from 13 to 27 degrees Celsius.

Over the weekend, two teens were injured in a shooting on a CTA bus during an argument in Humboldt Park. Portage residents in Indiana had to dig out after lake-effect snowfall, while the forecast for Chicago included clouds and sun with below-average temperatures. Additionally, Mayor Johnson signed an executive order directing CPD to document and investigate misconduct by federal agents. Local vendors thrived at the Edgewater Indoor Market, and over 2,500 runners braved the cold for the F3 Winter Half Marathon. In national news, Illinois State Rep. Canty joined over 600 state legislators in condemning ICE killings and the occupation of Minneapolis.In the world of technology, recent developments include a revelation about a beneficial setting that enhances Google Maps usage, as well as insights into innovative earbuds and the acclaimed Logitech MX Master 4 mouse. Additionally, the tech realm unveils details about cloud data control, advanced laptops like the Asus ExpertBook Ultra, and camera gear such as the Viltrox lenses. On the business side, there’s news about major investments, with Waymo seeking significant funding, SpaceX planning to launch solar-powered satellite data centers, and Nvidia reaffirming its commitment to OpenAI. Furthermore, reports touch on home utility bill savings, upcoming European unicorns, and intriguing gaming gadgets like Ayaneo’s Pocket S Mini console.That’s all for today! Have a great day!