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February is Black History Month and every Friday, we're highlighting Black musicians, producers and other creatives who've shaped the city's contributions to the music world. WBBM's Lisa Fielding tells us the story of Chicago's own "Vee Jay" records.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the first day of voting at the city's Loop supersite.

Kwame Raoul and the A.G.s from California, Colorado and Minnesota say the Trump Administration is unlawfully cutting more than $600-million in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grants because the administration disagrees with the politics of those four states. The attorneys general's lawsuit asks a court to issue a temporary restraining order to stop the implementation of directives which could affect some health programs starting on Thursday.

Government labeled Chicago woman a domestic terrorist after she was shot five times

AI deep‑fakes are helping weight‑loss scams slim down the truth and bulk up the lies. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

Thomas Love, 39, is accused of beating his pregnant spouse and another man during a home invasion.

Banks and credit card companies promise to appeal a federal judge's decision Tuesday to allow Illinois' ban on credit card fees on taxes and tips to go forward. Judge Virginia Kendall acknowledged the law will require extra costs to set up a new process to parse out components of credit card purchases, but she said laws always require some kind of compliance cost.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson defended his executive order aimed at ICE activities in the city.

Valentines for veterans full 56 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:41:53 +0000 hk1HcZU9q1Wg71gRTHzrGXU6VxVbKn0h news Chicago All Local news Valentines for veterans 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.am

The IRS, the AARP and the Illinois Department of Revenue all offer tax service for free to people based on their age and/or their annual income. Taxpayers can go to the I-D-O-R's offices in Chicago, Des Plaines, Fairview Heights, Marion, Rockford, and Springfield to receive assistance. Information about free tax filing preparation is at the Illinois Department of Revenue's website: "tax.illinois.gov".

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a proposed change designed to beef up enforcement of some "no parking" zones in Chicago.

A social media threat that prompted a brief switch to e-learning at Montini Catholic High School has been investigated and determined not to be credible, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office said.

Scientists at the University of Chicago have begun analyzing data from a NASA balloon mission that spent more than three weeks circling Antarctica, searching for elusive particles from the far reaches of the universe.

Former Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo will join NBC's Major League Baseball coverage this season, the network announced during its Super Bowl pregame show.

A group of Hobart residents has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the city from moving forward with a permit tied to a proposed Amazon data center, arguing officials failed to follow state law before approving the project.

Officers responded around 10:05 p.m. to a report of shots fired near 93rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in the Burnside neighborhood. Police said two adult men were sitting inside a vehicle when three unknown suspects approached, displayed firearms and opened fire.

Interdisciplinary artist Edra Soto created more than a dozen "BB (Bad Bunny Chairs)" that will be featured in an upcoming MCA exhibit about the visual, political and spiritual histories of dancehall and reggaetón.

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo---known as 'C2E2'---will be at McCormick Place on March 27th, 28th and 29th. There will be panel discussions, celebrity photo and autograph sessions, gaming and costumes contests, and late night After Dark parties. More than 3-hundred exhibitors and artists will participate in this year's C2E2 event.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago city leaders are showing off a new video previewing the next concourse at O'Hare International Airport.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on new pressure on the Johnson Administration to approve a new police station for Chicago's Southwest side.

Macy's employees called police on Monday after they recognized two people who were seen on surveillance camera footage emerging from inside the store on Sunday night. The two teens took sunglasses, cologne and clothes and left the store without paying. The Cook County Sheriff's Office says the two suspects were arrested Monday after officers found them wearing clothes they allegedly stole the night before.

If you fall for a fake online romance, Cupid might hit you in the heart and your bank account. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has thr details.

It's been 33 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed. Now, Washington, D.C. based organization the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) says the country needs to do more.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a proposal that could lead to the legalization of autonomous vehicles on Illinois roads.

Morton Grove school will be cheering on its eighth grade boys basketball team in the state finals this weekend, which marks a first. MCC Academy became the first Islamic school to win an Illinois Elementary Sports Association sectional championship.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the latest results from a pilot program to use contraceptive pellets to bring down Chicago's rat population.

The Joliet City Council is considering giving its police department new technology that supporters say would make investigations faster. Deputy Chief Chris Botzum told council members at a Monday night workshop the data integration system from Peregrine Technologies would allow officers to search multiple systems that are currently separate.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Mayor Brandon Johnson's conversations with prosecutors about his new executive order aimed at federal agents in Chicago.

Kankakee Sheriff: "devastating and horrific event" full 51 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:23:34 +0000 oyeqwxbPMG4XM4ULwebd9gwRuwFPNix9 news Chicago All Local news Kankakee Sheriff: "devastating and horrific event" 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

Hundreds of high schoolers leave their classrooms on the North Side of Chicago to protest the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

The Chicago area's most famous groundhog, has made his winter weather prediction. After organizers pulled Woodstock Willie from a fake tree stump, actor Stephen Tobolowsky, from the 1993 Groundhog Day movie filmed in the suburb, declared Willie had not seen his shadow and that spring is on its way.

The Naperville Fire Department is adding new medical equipment to its emergency response arsenal, adopting a device proven to save lives in military combat settings.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a combative and wide-ranging speech to Nevada Democrats on Sunday, warning that American democracy is under threat and urging the party to mobilize ahead of upcoming elections – remarks that come as his national profile continues to rise.

Police in Fishers now believe missing 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee is deceased, a conclusion officials described as heartbreaking following weeks of investigation.

Peoria police say they have identified and located a woman accused of removing evidence from the scene where a Peoria County sheriff's deputy was shot during a traffic stop over the weekend.

A Chicago police SWAT response on the city's South Side ended late Sunday after stretching more than 17 hours, authorities said.

The recent winter weather has kept many people indoors over the past couple of weeks, causing the cancellation of blood donation appointments across the region and a shortage of blood supply in Illinois. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports

We have an update from a Sheriff's Office Southwest of Chicago after one of their deputies was shot multiple times on Saturday. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

Mayor Johnson signs executive order targeting "rogue" immigration officers full 58 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:53:26 +0000 9LXz1ksLHdCqPFEf9u8j0Kv8ifcJMEmy news Chicago All Local news Mayor Johnson signs executive order targeting "rogue" immigration officers 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

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on concern about Chicago's plan to expand protected bike lanes on the city's West side.

On December 1st, 46-year-old George Gnewuch was driving in Crystal Lake when the McHenry County State's Attorney says Gnewuch crossed a median and crashed into another vehicle. Gnewuch was later arrested and his Blood Alcohol Content was twice the legal limit. At a hearing on Thursday, the State revealed that Gnewuch was convicted of DUI in five different years since 1984.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the spread of the classic Chicago tradition known as "dibs."