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Southwest customers must rebook flights after June departure from O'Hare

An announcement that there will be regular season NHL games played in Germany starting this year with games between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Ottawa Senators.

Turkey vulture survives being "pummeled" by record-sized hail full 55 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:54:51 +0000 P3tQqWUnnzTkGxEZkzDgX0hYbMUMTYyQ news Chicago All Local news Turkey vulture survives being "pummeled" by record-sized hail 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.amperwavepodcast

Chicago couple gets engaged at The Wiener's Circle full 45 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:59:01 +0000 7xoCZcVOvJKQy57v6qKAiZDe0jBh3JMm news Chicago All Local news Chicago couple gets engaged at The Wiener's Circle 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?fee

Cook County State's Attorney Announces Creation of Domestic Violence Homicide Unit full 56 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:46:43 +0000 5FwxtIvIhjCAV2o9JJYeOHKmQ6pimOE2 news Chicago All Local news Cook County State's Attorney Announces Creation of Domestic Violence Homicide Unit 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://pl

The Chicago Urban Heritage Project aims to digitize historic fire insurance maps from Chicago to create an historically accurate and downloadable building footprint data layers. It's all led by University of Chicago students.

Unexpected “short” text messages may lead to “long” term problems. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

Sir Anthony Leggett was a professor at U of I from 1983 until his retirement in 2018. According to the university, he was widely recognized as a world leader in condensed matter physics and for his pioneering work on superfluidity and the quantum mechanics of macroscopic systems. In 2003, Leggett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids. According to U of I, some of Leggett's other awards include: the Wolf Prize in Physics (2022-23), the Eugene Feenberg Memorial Medal (1999), the Paul Dirac Medal and Prize (1991), the Simon Memorial Prize (1981), the Fritz London Memorial Award (1981), and the James Clerk Maxwell Medal and Prize (1975). Leggett died March 8, 2026 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Haruko Kinase-Leggett, who he married in 1973, his daughter, Elizabeth Asako Kinase-Leggett, and his sisters, Judith Leggett and Clare Prangley.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the return of a fundraising swim in the Chicago River on September 20.

North America's oldest outdoor music venue has officially announced its 2026 lineup. Highlights include Paul Simon, Ziggy Marley, Squeeze, Rod Stewart, Bonnie Rait and Brandie Carlisle. The outdoor season begins a month later this year because of the ongoing 75 million dollar renovation project.

Cook County is giving the depository $10 million which the nonprofit says will help ensure more food is available for local families in need and increase capacity at food pantries for years to come. Greater Chicago Food Depository's C.O.O. Jill Rahman said she expects the need for food to grow in 2026 {quote}: "as the cost of living remains high and the federal safety net is slashed".

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula neighbors Lake Superior. The U.S. Attorney's Office says that last July, four visitors from Illinois carved large letters into the rock faces at the park and tried to gather about 1-hundred pounds of rocks to take home. In December, a judge fined each visitor $500 and banned them from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for one year.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz has the latest on efforts to secure disaster aid for people affected by this week's storms in Kankakee County.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates the Democratic primary in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

The American Red Cross of Illinois has set up shelter set up at the Kankakee Community College for residents following tornadoes. People can come in for food, shelter or just to hang out and receive support from volunteers.

The Access Home program offers those who are eligible up to 15-thousand-dollars for a down payment or closing cost assistance. The program is designed to help more working families buy homes amid rising housing costs. In Cook County, Access Home is available for first-time homebuyers who earn up to $137,885--pending their household size. The assistance is provided as a zero-percent second mortgage and repayment can be deferred up to 30 years unless the house is sold or refinanced. More information can be found online at ihdamortgage.org.

Homes destroyed by tornado in Kankakee County full 50 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:53:56 +0000 6zof4N5ulOYKdei3eeJF1hfwKW9DxcTd news Chicago All Local news Homes destroyed by tornado in Kankakee County 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-lin

Scammers recently contacted businesses and homeowners by email, claiming to represent the Wilmette Community Development Department. The scammers requested payment for fees associated with permit applications, and asked the recipients to transfer the payment by wire. Wilmette officials say they accept NO payments by wire, and real emails from the village government have addresses ending with "@wilmette.com".

Shedd Aquarium Celebrates Warty Frogfish Baby full 39 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:16:18 +0000 VEx99baUdR5M4enN99efUvSlhgBTw8Zk news Chicago All Local news Shedd Aquarium Celebrates Warty Frogfish Baby 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-lin

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the opening of the application period for the city of Chicago's summer youth employment program, which now is called "Chicago Youth Works."

The baby garter snake was found after it slithered away from Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation Center staff members about a month ago. It was found in the turtle room inside a tiny crack in the wall.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a contentious confirmation hearing for Mayor Brandon Johnson's nominee to run Chicago Animal Care and Control.

Many plaintiffs in the lawsuit are Chicago artists, including David “Davo Sounds” Woulard of the band Attack the Sound, and four members of the band Directrix. Their lawsuit claims Google illegally uses A.I.-generated music, and the suit asks a federal jury to rule on damages on 16 alleged violations by Google, including copyright infringement, fraud and deceptive practices, illegal distribution, and false advertising.

Roughly 6 million more disabled Americans now can open ABLE accounts, which allow them to save and invest money to improve quality of life without risking federal benefits.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Illinois' attorney general has rejected a proposed settlement of a monopoly lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

Uber is rolling out a new feature across the United States that allows women riders to request female drivers, expanding a pilot program designed to address safety concerns on the ride-hailing platform.

A man who tried to intervene in a fight in Chicago's River North neighborhood was fatally pushed down a flight of stairs, police said.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, which are set to be considered this week by members of the City Council.

A suburban car dealership is going viral online for a social media ad featuring two young boys and plenty of language that would never make it on television or radio.

A 62-year-old man was wounded in a shooting during an armed robbery Sunday evening on Chicago's Far South Side, police said.

Before Together We Ride became a global movement, it was a one-woman operation led by physical therapist Dawn Piech each year on International Women's Day.

Skokie woman - US citizen - held by ICE for 2 days full 71 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:15:01 +0000 GhS3UEKDqiqBT38MHOl1ysg9Bm6ej6lw news Chicago All Local news Skokie woman - US citizen - held by ICE for 2 days 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?fee

Family wants beloved father who owns Chicago sandwich shop returned home after deportation to Pakistan full 48 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:40:07 +0000 CIuC12W7MzqahiWvgls13WcMk8dzQUWb news Chicago All Local news Family wants beloved father who owns Chicago sandwich shop returned home after deportation to Pakistan 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

Aurora ditches St. Patrick's Day parade for downtown bar crawl celebration full 33 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:05:08 +0000 a0QpndfKEH4bDWzZtKu532QyBqrmbe4Q news Chicago All Local news Aurora ditches St. Patrick's Day parade for downtown bar crawl celebration 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.amp

Chicago's Deeply Rooted Dance Theater marks 30 years with Sinfonietta collaboration full 64 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:47:47 +0000 0y0U9yIEPa1RGEKKsJnCovXC9whUMc2t news Chicago All Local news Chicago's Deeply Rooted Dance Theater marks 30 years with Sinfonietta collaboration 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://p

Students at Wendell Phillips High School on Chicago's South Side were given an opportunity to hear about various careers available in the aviation industry.

Joliet data center clears a hurdle full 48 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:07:06 +0000 VCfjZY2iZMrXQLiJnsdmNbBgsTIoGXg0 news Chicago All Local news Joliet data center clears a hurdle 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%

Chicago Public School students try out the trades in the first of four fairs.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a drive to bring hundreds of Chicago students to the Voter Supersite to cast ballots in March's primary.

10-year-old author convinces River Forest Village Board to install Little Free Library full 57 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:15:15 +0000 7mzIMe3fnAvWSE6Z7fDe8Jqk9OwuaQm5 news Chicago All Local news 10-year-old author convinces River Forest Village Board to install Little Free Library 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:

A north suburban coffeehouse is now serving up drinks and conversation about going solar. The Windfree Solar Cafe in Evanston officially opened Wednesday and is believed to be the first of its kind in the country.

From dozens of names submitted, Joliet elementary school and junior high students selected the names of three new snowplows to be: "Plowasaurus Rex", "Snow Buster", and "Blizzard Wizard". Greg Ruddy, the Director of the Joliet Department of Public Works says the students were very creative and imaginative and there may be opportunities for naming more snowplows next winter.