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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson joined city leaders and airline executives for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new "Concourse D" at O'Hare International Airport

A museum built on one man's passion for cars is preparing for its final lap. The Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum on Chicago's Northwest Side will permanently close next month, with its entire collection heading to the auction block.

A man and a young boy were hospitalized after being struck in a hit-and-run crash late Sunday in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood.

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this year in the Roseland neighborhood.

A 20-year-old man is facing charges after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot inside a Hampshire home late Saturday night.

An Amish community in northern Indiana is considered one of the least-allergic populations ever measured in the developed world. The WASHINGTON POST reports only 7-percent of Amish children there had a positive response to one or more common allergens in a skin prick test compared with more than 50-percent of the general U.S. population.

An innovative approach to combat opioid overdoses on the city's North Side full 30 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:35:23 +0000 rKmxZNzppvmKEkFePdLygOzHVIIn7iHY news Chicago All Local news An innovative approach to combat opioid overdoses on the city's North Side 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

A “once in a lifetime” rescue effort by the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center is paying off, after three sandhill cranes released in July were spotted thriving in the wild.

Indiana State Police are asking for the public's help as Sunday marks the 41st anniversary of the abduction and killing of Darlene Hulse in rural Marshall County.

Get ready, Chicago! The viral sensations behind ‘Banana Ball' are stepping up to the plate at making their debut this weekend at Rate Field.

Chicago Air and Water Show full 55 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:41:38 +0000 p0IIJvjs9vEnQeEfFrvkNv7B7EjpObvH news Chicago All Local news Chicago Air and Water Show 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

It's the oldest continually owned family pharmacy in the Midwest. This fall, they are celebration a milestone. WBBM's Lisa Fielding has the story.

If you've been scammed before, don't assume it can't happen again. The Better Business Bureau's" Tip-Off to the Rip-Off" on WBBM explains how to not get caught up in a scam a second time.

Future of softball in doubt full 51 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:38:34 +0000 FypUqHrSkrLadhuPQNuoY2Mcn01AKduS news Chicago All Local news Future of softball in doubt 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%2Frs

Monday's morning rush hour in Highland Park featured a couple of unexpected, feathered commuters. Two swans sauntered out of their private subdivision pond and right into a southbound lane of Route 41 near Park Avenue, bringing traffic to a slow glide.

This week, WBBM's Carolina Garibay highlights local nonprofit Code Your Dreams, which provides free and stipend-based programs to students of all ages, from kindergarteners in schools, to adults in correctional facilities

This week's Made in Chicago brings us new flavors of an ancient treat. WBBM's Nancy Harty reports.

Illinois homeowners with low credit scores are paying significantly more for insurance than those with higher scores, even when they live in areas with little risk of natural disasters, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America and the Climate and Community Institute.

Some streets downtown will be closed starting next week as the Chicago Transit Authority works on a new train station.

Firefighters in Gary spent more than 18 hours Sunday battling a massive blaze at a pallet company that later reignited, damaging an adjacent property, officials said.

A massive street party in South Austin may have been the backdrop for three separate shootings early Sunday that left two people dead and seven others injured, though Chicago police have not publicly confirmed the incidents are connected.

Wind Phone installed in Michigan City full 63 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:47:37 +0000 T9BDeA6Kq5ln3aus5rsqNmqYNLT67I2q news Chicago All Local news Wind Phone installed in 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%

On Friday in Saline County, a woman crashed into an Illinois State Police squad car that was parked with its emergency lights on at the site of a crash. State Police say it's the eighth violation this year of "Scott's Law" which requires drivers to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated.

82-year-old Diane Carli's vacant home in the Back of the Yards Neighborhood racked up a more than $233,000 water bill.

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday full 56 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:34:35 +0000 vjWe92QEsx5H6UJ80y3gco1UpXoqMSvR news Chicago All Local news World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday 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

The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Book Bag Distribution aims to help students and families cope with the rising cost of school supplies.

The Baker Memorial United Methodist Church wants to tear down a house it owns to build a parking lot. That's according to CRAIN'S which reports on Monday, the Saint Charles City Council voted that the Judge Barry House, built in 1841, cannot be torn down.

Vermont father and son visit all 65 tripoints in the U.S., sail into Chicago's Diversey Harbor

A youth football program in the south suburbs will begin the upcoming season without thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

A new poll confirms Americans are stressed about grocery prices. The Associated Press-NORC Center poll of more than 14-hundred adults found about half consider the cost of groceries a "major" source of stress.

New home groundbreaking in Roseland full 57 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:30:33 +0000 TzM2wVqoO2cBgj6gnv21LuVtwCOZckd9 news Chicago All Local news New home groundbreaking in Roseland 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

The Cubs are back at Wrigley Field for the first time since the death of legendary second baseman Ryne Sandberg.

New state law will expand mental health screenings for students beginning in the 2027-2028 school year

House of Hansen on Chicago's Northwest Side creates vestment for Pope Leo

House of Hansen on Chicago's Northwest Side makes ceremonial garments for the Pope, a longtime customer

There's a major lesson to be learned for back-to-school shopping: do your homework. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM has a study guide for you.

New Lenox dedicates street to Pope Leo full 53 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:19:22 +0000 UwnzERSeIQgwELF63HWwov2PCuqHwIHK news Chicago All Local news New Lenox dedicates street to Pope Leo 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

It's a one of kind camp in Chicago that gives confidence and acceptance to kids with a stutter. WBBM's Lisa Fielding has today's Difference Maker.

Brave Space Alliance hosts first 5k to raise money for Chicago trans community full 65 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:20:08 +0000 6SbM8iBgH6hjcpUc0vpsZYuzeDPHPvr7 news Chicago All Local news Brave Space Alliance hosts first 5k to raise money for Chicago trans community 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

Cubs fans are gathering at Wrigley Field to share memories and pay respects to Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday at the age of 65.

Wrongful conviction lawsuit full 51 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:27:26 +0000 Z2WRuDVdBQP9pvous8nBL6vt4zRPrPVq news Chicago All Local news Wrongful conviction lawsuit 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%2Frs

The Cubs' Marquee Sports Network will move from Comcast's Popular tier to its Ultimate tier on October 1st, a few days after the baseball regular season ends. Customers who switch to the Ultimate tier will have to pay $20 more per month.