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    No Kings rally Michigan City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 1:01


    No Kings rally Michigan City full 61 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:36:25 +0000 0CdlLBXJOlY1aaFtmFRMpvhrM0LGNeTU news Chicago All Local news No Kings rally Michigan City A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Fr

    No Kings rally Michigan City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 0:54


    No Kings rally Michigan City full 54 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 19:27:01 +0000 E0ljMjBPjAoMmOc2RY4EfgedZwhFXe64 news Chicago All Local news No Kings rally Michigan City A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Fr

    Animal cruelty charges dismissed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 0:46


    Animal cruelty charges dismissed full 46 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:34:18 +0000 yHyvl7YZgzn6SQ47tAMt0dWJ2oAZK2hM news Chicago All Local news Animal cruelty charges dismissed A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F

    BBB: Don't check in to a hotel scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:00


    Before you attempt to check into your next hotel, make sure everything checks out. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's "Tip-Off to the Rip-Off" on WBBM has some tips.

    Purple Heart Returned to Family in Geneva

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 0:45


    Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting to liberate Germany. The medal earned by Private First-Class Edward Gorski Jr. was returned to his grandson, Shawn Gorski, who also served in the Army.

    Juneteenth Being Celebrated at MWRD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 0:47


    The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Begins Juneteenth celebrations. MWRD Board of Commissioners and staff gathered in front of the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building for the fourth annual Juneteenth flag raising Friday.

    U.S. Secret Service Chicago Field Office Hosts Drone Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 0:45


    The U.S. Secret Service Chicago Field Office hosts an Unmanned Aerial Systems briefing at Soldier Field. More than 100 federal, state and local officials from several states took part in the briefing, which focused on mitigating and leveraging drone capabilities.

    Space at Former John Hancock Center Getting New Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 0:52


    Two floors high up the former John Hancock Center are getting new life. The observation deck on the 94th will expand to the 95th floor, becoming Chicago's first multi-story observation deck. The 96th floor will become a premier event space for weddings, corporate events and other gatherings.

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    Chicago's Field Museum receives rare asteroid sample

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 1:05


    WBBM's Carolina Garibay visits the Field Museum to meet researchers who will be studying a more than 40 million-year-old asteroid sample collected by NASA.

    River otter leaves North Dakota to move to zoo in Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 0:26


    The Lincoln Park Zoo has officially introduced 6-year-old adult "Tucker" to the public. Zoo officials say Tucker is very playful and he enjoys eating rib bones.

    River otter leaves North Dakota to move to zoo in Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 0:26


    The Lincoln Park Zoo has officially introduced 6-year-old adult "Tucker" to the public. Lincoln Park Zoo officials say Tucker is very playful and he enjoys eating rib bones.

    Cursive academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 0:51


    Cursive academy full 51 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:21:22 +0000 EXhPVvk0evmrpDcpwLT4CEWddMsDdpVq news Chicago All Local news Cursive academy A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.

    Difference Maker: Chicago photographer provides hope to breast cancer patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 2:46


    WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with a Chicago photographer about the Brave Pink Warrior Project, a series of photos of women who have survived breast cancer. She said the hope is to inspire women who are currently going through treatment.

    Some water may not be safe for babies to drink in Will County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 0:33


    High nitrate levels were found in drinking water in the south suburbs, making the water unsafe for infants under six months old, but okay for anyone older to drink. That's according to the water supplier Aqua Water.

    Northwestern study reveals TikTok teen skin care routines could cause skin damage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 1:01


    A new study from Northwestern Medicine examined the potentially harmful impacts of TikTok skin care routines. Researchers found that these routines could cause skin damage.

    Steppenwolf's 'Purpose' wins two Tony Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 1:21


    WBBM's Carolina Garibay recaps the 2025 Tony Awards, where the Steppenwolf Theatre's production of "Purpose" won two awards after premiering in Chicago in 2024.

    Chicagoan breaks world record cycling around Lake Huron to raise money for MS research

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 0:51


    Phil Fox has broken the Guinness World Record for circumnavigating Lake Huron by bicycle, completing the more than 1,000-mile journey in 69 hours and 33 minutes.

    Six horses killed in overnight barn fire near Harvard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 0:30


    A late-night barn fire in unincorporated McHenry County claimed the lives of six horses and drew a large mutual aid response from area fire departments.

    Man killed, another wounded in Back of the Yards shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 0:29


    A 69-year-old man was killed and another man injured in a shooting Sunday night in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.

    Pilot killed, toddler injured in small plane crash in DeKalb County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 0:26


    A 51-year-old pilot was killed and a 3-year-old child injured Saturday when a small plane crashed into a farm field near the Hinckley airfield in DeKalb County.

    CPD Officer Krystal Rivera killed by fellow officer's gunfire, police confirm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 0:55


    A Chicago police officer who was killed during a tactical operation in Chatham Thursday night was unintentionally shot by a fellow, officials confirmed late Friday.

    Midges invade the lakefront

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 0:49


    There's a bug invasion along the lakefront. An annual event this time of year, as aquatic insects emerge from the lake. They're called midges.

    newsstand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 0:56


    Family-run newsstand in Chicago will fold after 82 years

    Chicago LGBTQ+ leaders say Pride Month carries new weight this year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 1:03


    WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with a couple of Chicago's LGBTQ+ leaders about the increased importance of Pride Month during the Trump Administration.

    Made in Chicago Nuts on Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 1:37


    WBBM's Mai Martinez introduces us to the family behind Nuts on Clark.

    Will County cold case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 0:59


    The Will County Coroner is attempting to identify a man whose body was found in a forest preserve nearly 17-years ago. The man's body was found hanging from a tree in the Thorn Creek Nature Preserve in October of 2008.

    Immigration advocates rally around Milwaukee immigrant allegedly framed for threatening President Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 1:10


    Immigration advocates rally around Milwaukee immigrant allegedly framed for threatening President Trump full 70 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:50:02 +0000 aGUuHR5HHzlE5PCJN1IOqzoeyQQwNdEA news Chicago All Local news Immigration advocates rally around Milwaukee immigrant allegedly framed for threatening President Trump A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

    BBB: How new college grads can get an 'A' in avoiding scams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 1:00


    Most college graduation ceremonies have wrapped up and graduates are embarking on new journeys, which may include searching for a job. Scammers don't require a cap and gown – they have degrees in deception and are ready to exploit inexperience. However, there are ways to avoid them, and the Better Business Bureau's “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM is here to help.

    Chicago Mayor wants grocery tax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 0:54


    Mayor Brandon Johnson wants Chicago to join the growing list of cities to enact its own grocery tax to replace one the state is eliminating next year.

    Bill championed by Cook County Sheriff Dart creates new guidelines for missing persons investigations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 0:27


    The Missing Persons Identification Act requires law enforcement in Illinois to take a report immediately when they are notified of a missing person and enter it into the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System, called 'LEADS'.

    Fire stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 0:38


    The Chicago Fire plan to build a privately-funded soccer stadium in the South Loop.

    Prudential Building's new mural calls for environmental justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 0:51


    A new mural on the north side of the Prudential Building in the Loop by a Dutch artist aims to raise awareness for environmental and social justice.

    UIC peregrine falcon chicks die

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 0:51


    Necropsies will be performed on four peregrine falcon chicks that hatched recently on a building at the University of Illinois at Chicago and were found dead last week.

    Illinois Lawmakers Pass FAIR Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 0:47


    Illinois lawmakers pass a bill aimed at reforming the public defense system.

    ComEd summer rate hike now in effect; advocates point to relief from Illinois energy law

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 0:44


    ComEd customers across northern Illinois are now feeling the impact of a summer electricity rate hike that went into effect this month, with average bills increasing by about 10 percent.

    Bank of America 13.1 Half Marathon runs through Chicago's West Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 0:44


    The Bank of America Chicago Half Marathon took thousands of runners through the West Side this morning. The race started and ended in Garfield Park, taking runners through Douglass and Humboldt Parks this morning.

    Traffic stop in Park Ridge results in two men arrested

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 0:33


    A pickup truck was stopped at 4 a.m. for a moving violation. Park Ridge Police discovered methamphetamine in the vehicle and arrested the driver and the passenger.

    Sailor Arrested in Illinois in Connection with SC Mass Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 0:40


    A 19-year-old U.S. Navy Sailor is behind bars in Illinois, accused of shooting 10 people in South Carolina. Shawon Shamarion Williams was arrested Thursday afternoon in Lake County.

    IL connection to 2003 Wisconsin Cold Case

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 0:31


    An Illinois woman is arrested in connection with a decades-old Wisconsin murder. David Vanderzee suffered five gunshot wounds to the head at his home in the Town of Randall, Wisconsin in September 2003.

    Man from suburban Justice going to jail for big-time felony theft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 0:33


    A man from suburban Justice is going to jail for big-time felony theft. He was found with stolen retail merchandise valued at more than $500,000.

    Streamwood stabbing deaths investigated

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 1:02


    Police have identified a suspect wanted for the stabbing deaths of a woman and a girl in a townhome last night in the northwest suburbs. Streamwood police are looking for 25-year-old Jalonie Jenkins and consider him armed and dangerous.

    Police officer thwarts gas station robbery in Western Suburbs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 0:35


    A man is facing a list of charges after a police officer stopping in for a drink thwarts a West Chicago gas station holdup.

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