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Six Lincoln-Way East High School students accused of racially harassing Homewood-Flossmoor students at a football game have withdrawn from the school rather than continue through the expulsion process.

A 33-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications employee earlier this year.

​The U. of C.'s new full-time, nine-month program is designed for students who already possess a strong technical foundation. ​The program combines advanced AI study with hands-on application. Students will complete four Artificial Intelligence core courses, and then will complete five electives in the areas of: AI in practice, frontier AI and performance AI. U. of C. Professor Arnab Bose says from the first day of class, students will be solving real world problems. The University of Chicago's Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence program will accept its first students in autumn 2027.

While Congress is debating changing eligibility rules for college athletes, there's a bill in Springfield that aims to make it easier for high school players to transfer schools and keep playing. State Representative Janet Yang Rohr says young athletes should have more freedom to change their educational environment without hurting their athletic careers. IHSA has defended its process, which includes a board that hears appeals and says changes would put more pressure on principals.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates the battle over the future of two "safety net" hospitals in the Chicago area.

A new survey by JD Power says both of Chicago's airports are below average when it comes to overall customer satisfaction. The ranking puts O'Hare in a tie for last place along with Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey among the country's 20 mega airports. O'Hare scored only 585 points out of a thousand point scale. Midway fared a little better scoring 645 points and coming in at 17 out of 24 of the nations large airports. 24,710 people took part in the survey -- ranking categories including ease of travel through the airport, level of trust in the airport and food, beverage and retail options. As for the survey's top airports, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport ranked highest among mega airports for the third year in a row, with a score of 684, Tampa International Airport ranked highest among large airports with a score of 715.

​Tyler Plantz was fired on Sunday from his position as head football coach at Providence Catholic High School. ​Plantz---who said he refused to resign---was told by the school president there were complaints about Plantz by a few disgruntled colleagues and players' parents. Now, more than 2,000 Providence Catholic alumni have signed an online petition to have Coach Plantz reinstated. Plantz led the Celtics to the Class 5A state championship game last year, and to a record of four wins and no losses this season before being fired.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the preliminary approval of the "Protecting Renters Ordinance" in a Chicago City Council committee.

Residents will be able to get a look at final designs for new stations included in the Red Line Extension project.

Google is sharing new images of what the inside of its headquarters in the Thompson Center will look like. The 17-story, wide-open atrium meant to evoke open government will remain, but with an updated look. Google says there will be shops, places to eat, space for seasonal events and access to the CTA inside the 1.2m square-foot-space originally designed by Helmut Jahn.

Officials in Kane County are encouraging folks to embrace nature this fall with the return of an annual scavenger hunt.

As another summer comes to a close, be sure you don't open the door to a common fall scam. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

World Business Chicago has announced two winners of its design contest that asked leaders to imagine what a future Chicago could look like.

"Most Successful Year" for Great Lakes piping plovers full 54 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:40:07 +0000 toKlMirC0XqxAvMoNLbwtipylC1xj33F news Chicago All Local news "Most Successful Year" for Great Lakes piping plovers 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fe

​Since 1998, visitors to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry have entered the building from the ground level on the west side. ​This month, the museum announced it will build an above-ground Welcome Hall in front of the currently closed North side Portico that will connect to the museum building via a glass structure. Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, said in a news release. "We heard from our community that they wanted a Museum that was more welcoming, more accessible and more connected to the people we serve, and we listened." The plan for the Welcome Hall will also include adjacent, outdoor Science Gardens, which will be open to the public without admission. Griffin MSI officials did not provide a time frame for construction.

Governor Pritzker and Chicago leaders reflect on Operation Midway Blitz, one year later. "The most visible ICE violence in the street has ended, but we know their intentions remain," said the governor.

With Labor Day in the rear window, gas prices normally start dropping at this time of year but a local refinery getting knocked offline means drivers won't get relief now. The power outage at Exxon Mobil's Joliet refinery Sunday lasted about four hours, but it will take a while for it to return to normal output levels, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy.

Chesterton discontinues the use of Flock technology full 41 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:53:21 +0000 WkOWpS7SMHzymnAMpvxBL9IArdIpyf2K news Chicago All Local news Chesterton discontinues the use of Flock technology 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on President Trump's endorsement of the Republican candidate in the Illinois governor's race

This week's Made in Chicago is a Lincoln Square import business that's busy dressing customers for Oktoberfest. International Fashions by Ingrid is a small shop full of dirndls and lederhosen - some still wrapped in the plastic they were shipped in from Germany.

Chicago Woman Celebrates 102nd Birthday at Navy Pier McDonald's full 52 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:17:19 +0000 OO54V85mxkBlT9pCSPnn9OYfehwRNT6h news Chicago All Local news Chicago Woman Celebrates 102nd Birthday at Navy Pier McDonald's 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 https://player.amperwavepodcast

Chicago police are warning CTA riders about a groping incident on the Blue Line. The department released pictures of the man they believe is responsible for sexually abusing a passenger in Wicker Park on Saturday, September 5th at about 6 p.m.

A one-of-a-kind organization is changing the lives of women in need. In today's Difference Maker, WBBM'S Lisa Fielding introduces us to a Chicago woman who's spreading hope and love one purse at a time.

Caleb Williams and the Bears made an opening day statement in Carolina. Stuck in a 31-31 game in the third quarter, the aggressive visitors storm past the Panthers in the highest scoring NFL opener ever, 59-37. Josh Liss has the details on the Gridiron Report.

Three people, including an 8-year-old boy, were hospitalized after a house fire Monday morning in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.

Gridiron Report: Records Smashed in Bears Opening Day Rout full 131 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:35:58 +0000 om7enJCUd4dDH5RORqCcuK1LcdeSg9iR news Chicago All Local news Gridiron Report: Records Smashed in Bears Opening Day Rout 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.

An 85-year-old man was arrested after his wife was shot during a domestic dispute at a home in unincorporated Crown Point, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department.

Eight people were injured Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a Spring Grove police officer in McHenry County.

Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley has resigned amid an internal investigation into allegations that he made inappropriate racial and sexist comments, according to The Athletic.

Providence Catholic High School has dismissed head football coach Tyler Plantz despite the Celtics opening the season with four consecutive victories.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the formal launch of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's re-election bid.

Station named for fallen CPD officer full 68 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:24:34 +0000 7T0cUfAE29mfGfcI5CXYkSoZaUnZCUaz news Chicago All Local news Station named for fallen CPD officer 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%

Station named for fallen CPD officer full 68 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:19:36 +0000 seA9v8S9KvQvFuFp4pw4KerEwg5F6Xns news Chicago All Local news Station named for fallen CPD officer 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a judge's ruling that could lead to the re-opening of two closed Chicago-area "safety net" hospitals.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the first office-to-apartment conversion to open in Chicago's Loop.

25 years after the terrorist attacks, Chicago-based United Airlines added to a memorial at its Support Center in Arlington Heights. United unveiled a memorial bench during a solemn ceremony that included employees reading names of their 18 colleagues killed onboard two hijacked planes.

Chicago's worst crash intersections full 53 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:37:40 +0000 Spcw4u8FdBBRScwCJXJfjxWd2qdGERtC news Chicago All Local news Chicago's worst crash intersections 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2

Chicago Fire Department 9/11 ceremony full 51 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:35:01 +0000 121pWx6YYGQJq1AMNoNTbVtvUt7w1ra3 news Chicago All Local news Chicago Fire Department 9/11 ceremony 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A

​The U.S. Attorney's Office says from 20-22 to 20-25, Ibrahim used information stolen from physicians to write thousands of fraudulent prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. Ibrahim and other people then illegally sold the drugs in the Chicago area. Ibrahim financially benefited from the scheme, resulting in the forfeiture of $200,800 in illicit proceeds that was seized from her residence. This month, a judge sentenced Ibrahim to five years in federal prison.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the latest Chicago aldermen not seeking re-election in February.

American Flags At Aon Center For Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks full 50 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:39:15 +0000 RXniji8YJ0JK1rDBqRwXcQyPhoiwOK7N news Chicago All Local news American Flags At Aon Center For Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks 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 https://player.amperwavepodcasting

The skies over Chicago have been busy this week with birds heading south for the winter. Birdcast, a migration forecasting site run by scientists at Cornell, the University of Illinois and other universities, estimates 10.7 million birds flew through Chicago between sunset Wednesday and sunrise on Thursday.