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Nonprofit Corporate Pero Latinos is hosting a Street Vendor Food Crawl Saturday morning to support Chicago's Latino-owned businesses that are struggling amid ICE presence in the city.

Chicago chef opens new River North restaurant: brings new culinary vision to downtown

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Mayor Brandon Johnson's comments about an ICE detention at a daycare on Chicago's North side.

Eric Sanders is the department's general manager of airport operations. The CHICAGO TRIBUNE reports an indictment says snow removal companies owned by Sanders' father and his girlfriend's son were subcontracted for work for years at O'Hare Airport and Sanders secretly received more than 260-thousand-dollars from the companies and avoided paying taxes.

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on new condemnation of ICE activity on Chicago's North side.

It was the Chinese-American acrobat's first performance since breaking her wrist in a fall at the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx on July 1.

Moody Bible Institute is claiming religious discrimination in a lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Education. The conservative Christian group Alliance Defending Freedom filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over Chicago Public Schools' student teaching program.

Veterans Day honors those who serve, but fraudsters see it as an opportunity to scam. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM has all the details.

The number of passengers at Midway Airport has dropped sharply over the past year.

Paulo Villabona told the SUN-TIMES that "It's been a longtime dream" of his to own a restaurant. When the popular Gale Street Inn closed in June due to staffing issues, Villabona bought the restaurant in Jefferson Park. The sale included the recipe for Gale Street's beloved baby back ribs. Villabona says he plans to reopen the restaurant with those ribs on the menu at 49-14 North Milwaukee Avenue in December.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago's inspector general is asking new questions about the mayor's office's handling of gifts accepted on behalf of the city.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson refuted suggestions his administration has not been transparent about how it developed its budget plan for next year.

A new study from Loyola University Chicago finds that muskrats – the humble, semi-aquatic rodents long overshadowed by beavers – may play a crucial role in restoring the health of the Great Lakes wetlands.

The Department of Homeland Security is pushing back against a lawsuit accusing federal agents of subjecting detainees to inhumane conditions inside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Broadview.

The Chicago Fire's return to the MLS Cup playoffs ended in disappointment, and controversy, Saturday night as the team and its head coach denounced a homophobic chant heard during their 3–0 loss to the Philadelphia Union.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Governor J.B. Pritzker is still looking over a measure that would make Illinois a "right-to-die" state.

A family from north suburban Glenview has donated their tree to Chicago to use as the city's official Christmas tree. Crews cut down the 66-foot Norway Spruce Monday morning in front of a home on Pine Street.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports members of the Chicago City Council have called a special meeting to take a closer look at a report on how to cut the city's budget.

Dozens of people were lined up out the door at Manny's Deli Monday morning, as the Chicago staple offered the first 300 customers free meals, as many Chicagoans face losing SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Governor Pritzker is explaining his use of a curse word directed at President Trump during an appearance before a teachers union.

Aurora Animal Care and Control is honoring Illinois veterans with a new “Pets for Vets” program that waives adoption fees on one cat or dog every two years for those who've served.

Cameo is suing the maker of ChapGPT. Cameo allows users to book celebrities to record short messages. Open AI is launching a similar feature that allows users to pay for AI to autogenerate messages from celebrities, and they're also calling it Cameo. The original Cameo, based in Chicago, says it's clear copyright infringement.

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Sunday night while inside a Burger King restaurant in Chicago's Archer Heights neighborhood.

Two women were killed and two men injured after a crash near Rate Field on Sunday night, according to Chicago police.

An Alsip man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he struck a Chicago police officer with his car while fleeing from a scene in the Chatham neighborhood.

An iconic Chicago deli is stepping in to help Chicagoans losing SNAP benefits.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a new bill receiving final approval in Springfield that would give some terminally ill people the ability to receive drugs to help them end their lives.

After months of talk about service cuts and mass layoffs, lawmakers in Springfield passed a funding plan for the CTA and other public transit early Friday morning. The House and Senate approved the $1.5B spending plan on mainly party-line votes with Democratic supermajorities prevailing.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a North side homeowner who says ICE agents violated his rights during a raid on his property, and Chicago police refused to take a report on what happened.

On October 27th, Chicago Police tried to conduct a traffic stop when officers say Isaiah Martinez fired a shot at an officer, but the bullet struck a police vehicle instead On Wednesday, Martinez was charged with 12 counts including "Attempt - Murder - First Degree". He also faces charges related to trying to flee from police in that incident.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on efforts to help SNAP benefits in Illinois during the federal government shutdown.

“Carrera de los Muertos” is both a 5k to honor deceased loved ones, as well as a fundraiser for nonprofit UNO. Organizers say this year the race is especially meaningful, amid fear and uncertainty among Chicago's Latino community.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the Trump Administration has rejected a request from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to pause ICE enforcement in the state over the Halloween weekend.

It's promoted as "art you can feel". The Balloon Museum now open in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood. The 18 room space is part of Fields Studio. The exhibit takes patrons through a labyrinth of modern art in the form of large scale balloon installations.

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the final City Council budget hearing for Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.

If you had flooding during severe storms this summer and did not share details with emergency management leaders, you have another chance. Chicago, Cook County and the state are asking for more information about damage from storms on July 25-28 and August 16-19 as the state appeals for federal disaster aid that President Trump denied last week.

More than 30 Asian-Americans are gathering at the Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport for a night market. All the proceeds from ticket sales benefit local organizations supporting immigrants.

When you turn back the clock, turn up your credit protection. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio reports.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker opposes provisions in the latest measure designed to provide financial assistance to Chicago-area public transit agencies.

Aggressive driving enforcement in Indiana full 45 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:36:33 +0000 0qKTBBKbqHcK9z92gnnx43uVo8k0Sevt news Chicago All Local news Aggressive driving enforcement in Indiana 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=ht