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Jesse Brown VA Medical Center nurses say flexible schedules are better for patient care

A 14-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a shooting that left another teen dead in Douglass Park Thursday evening is the cousin of Laquan McDonald.

A Hanover park boy is making a name for himself with his special Lego creations.

Chesterton calls for resignation of county 911 director full 61 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:53:24 +0000 4QygUN6P7HD25za48bdi6UZEGMd1F8Or news Chicago All Local news Chesterton calls for resignation of county 911 director 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.co

A beloved summer tradition is back in Long Grove this weekend, offering a feast of strawberry-themed delights, live entertainment and family-friendly fun.

He's only 12 years old, but he's already considered a a Mini Lego master model builder.

City leaders say Universal Horror Unleashed: Chicago is expected to open in 2027, creating 400 permanent jobs, along with having a 1 billion dollar economic impact, and that economic development incentives are being taken care of by the State. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

Ten years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in a landmark decision. In honor of the anniversary, the Obama Center is unveiling select artifacts that will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center.

Three people have died and three others were hospitalized after an extra-alarm fire burned through an apartment building in Austin early Thursday morning.

Governor JB Pritzker seeks third term full 56 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:48:16 +0000 B76nvr0RTr8rL3DzC9yPYwNJbirKeKH0 news Chicago All Local news Governor JB Pritzker seeks third term 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%

A woman faces charges after Joliet Police say she failed to call 9-1-1 after a child was shot, WBBM's Terry Keshner reports.

An outpouring of love is being shown for 26-year-old singer and musician Brendan Siddall, who Chicago police said died in a hit-and-run crash Saturday morning.

Cook County is expanding efforts to help more residents achieve homeownership with the launch of phase two of its Down Payment Assistance Program.

With the holiday weekend coming up and the warm summer season officially here, it's important to protect yourself against sun and scam burns!    This week, the Better Business Bureau's “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM tells you how.

Chicago pizzeria celebrates 105 years full 56 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:25:58 +0000 53Ea6xyqCNFFlnNaNTavGqaELvWEn2y9 news Chicago All Local news Chicago pizzeria celebrates 105 years 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%

Heat and humidity cause pavement to buckle full 44 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:05:14 +0000 I39Amv9cKbR6wxxAo8pATg9iSd3wG6sV news Chicago All Local news Heat and humidity cause pavement to buckle 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=h

WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with Chicago dog owners as they take a stroll in Lakeshore East, despite the excessive heat.

Chicago's beaches are busy on yet another day of extreme heat. A Midwest heat dome is driving high temperatures and humidity through Chicago, pushing RealFeel temperatures into the triple digits.

U.S. News & World Report has released its newest list of "Best Global Universities". Northwestern University in Evanston ranks Number-24, and the University of Chicago on the city's South Side ranks Number-26.

In downtown Chicago, with an extreme heat warning in effect for Cook County through midnight Monday along with a heat advisory for much of the surrounding areas, we ask locals and visitors what they think about the near record heat and humidity this first weekend of summer. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports from the Loop.

Reactions have been pouring in from federal lawmakers who represent Illinois, after the US President unleashes a series of so-called ‘bunker buster' bombs on nuclear facilities in Iran. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

With drag shows, a proud pet parade, and a number of live music performances, Chicago Pride Fest 2025 has taken over Northalsted, with a specific focus on support for LGBTQ+ teens. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

Piping plover chicks on Montrose Beach full 66 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:02:07 +0000 aQJpG0EwsANNfo6cDiyaWxzbwCHCK9lE news Chicago All Local news Piping plover chicks on Montrose Beach 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

As the Chicago area prepares for a stretch of extreme heat, one historic farm in the western suburbs is offering a reminder of how families kept cool before the invention of air conditioning.

It was a movie that changed the way we looked at the ocean. WBBM's Lisa Fielding talked to a scientist about how "Jaws" made an impact on sharks *and pop culture.

WBBM's Carolina Garibay previews this weekend's Chicago Pride Festival.

Police shooting in Chesterton full 48 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:19:23 +0000 boVm7gwuB1RMu0iBEbGzNPmoTLVYtaG8 news Chicago All Local news Police shooting in Chesterton 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%2F

TikTok troublemakers are creeping in the algorithm. Watch out for fake stories of desperate needs for phony pet shelters. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau reports.

Four piping plover chicks in Waukegan full 52 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:11:34 +0000 wmJweGRCjXtq1D3wKHH420IB2SY5XxQv news Chicago All Local news Four piping plover chicks in Waukegan 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%

Two weeks after the owner of the Chicago Fire announced he will privately fund a new $650m-dollar stadium in the South Loop, the football club has shared what it will look like. Renderings by the design firm Gensler show the brick and steel facade with lots of windows in the Chicago School style of architecture.

Charges in shooting of 11-year-old Harvey girl full 59 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:27:59 +0000 T38KtD04EDS8t8uZ5GS1EhbVsP9xzZ4v news Chicago All Local news Charges in shooting of 11-year-old Harvey girl 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-li

An officer saw the teenager acting suspiciously at about 7:30 p.m., then conducted a pat-down and discovered the boy had a semi-automatic handgun. Naperville Police say the teen was taken into custody, and on Monday was ordered released to home detention with electronic monitoring.

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 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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.