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The F1 Arcade is scheduled to open this summer on Grand Avenue at the site of the former Rock Bottom Brewery. The venue will have 70 full-motion racing simulators allowing guests to race individually or in teams. Unique to Chicago's F1 Arcade will be a rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy Chicago-inspired cocktails and a dining menu.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on progress in the Indiana General Assembly toward building a stadium for the Chicago Bears.

7 year old honored for saving her dad full 72 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:25:38 +0000 RvelH0CZTpyvwH4jfMEbsUfwNbwN7MEB news Chicago All Local news 7 year old honored for saving her dad 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%

A new study from researchers at Northwestern University found that it might be possible to influence your dreams and use them to solve problems creatively.

Valpo council condemns ICE tactics full 54 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:50:04 +0000 BwCneoZ71TeX30H4vlc0Tpcd6iXLA8uj news Chicago All Local news Valpo council condemns ICE tactics 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%

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a Congressional candidate's accusation of racial profiling while out knocking doors on Chicago's North side.

Areas that received higher levels of public investment in Community Violence Intervention experienced increased services, stronger program participation and the largest public safety gains. That's according to a new impact report released by the Government Alliance for Safe Communities. Speaking about the report, the Chicago Deputy Mayor for Community Safety said acts of violent crime in Chicago in 2025 reached a 60-year low.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on plans by members of Illinois' Congressional delegation to attend - or skip - President Trump's State of the Union address.

“Abolish ICE” is among the six winning names selected in Chicago's fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation revealed the results after a record-breaking year of participation

The Chicago Bears have named Cristian Saban Carretero of Spain as their 2025 NFL International Fan of the Year nominee, recognizing his dedication to the team and his role in expanding the Bears' fan base overseas.

Elizabeth Rose “Betty” Sanders, a longtime Chicago radio personality who helped bring warmth and personality to midday programming on WBBM Newsradio, has died. She was 93.

Two women died early Monday after a house fire in west suburban Northlake, authorities said. The fire was reported about 1:25 a.m. at a home in the 70 block of West Drive near Hillside Avenue, according to Northlake police. The Northlake Fire Protection District and several neighboring agencies responded to the scene.

A 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot Sunday inside a home in the Morgan Park neighborhood on the city's South Side, authorities said.

Two men are accused of shoving a 16-year-old boy to the ground and robbing him as he tried to get off a Red Line train at the Garfield stop.

Chicago's letter carriers gather on the Southside as they prepare for upcoming contract negotiations with the US Postal Service

Nearly 2 dozen people, including 10 children, are displaced by a fire in Logan Square Saturday night. WBBM's Brandon Ison reports.

Black History Month: House Music full 106 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:57:04 +0000 vDkxavMz8THK1nQuwFmlAFlMzE460AHr news Chicago All Local news Black History Month: House Music 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

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Gov. Pritzker's reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court decision against the Trump Administration's tariff policy.

February is Black history month and every Monday we're featuring a business or an institution that has made a difference in the African American community. In today's Made In Chicago, WBBM's Lisa Fielding tells us about an iconic Northside theater company that is marking a major milestone this year.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he was surprised by the Chicago Bears' statements praising Indiana after a legislative vote on a stadium authority in the Hoosier State.

On Tuesday, 59-year-old Vincent Bond was taken into custody and charged with one count of Aggravated Robbery and one count of Robbery. Joliet Police say on February 7th, Bond entered the Cricket Wireless Store on Collins Street, with one hand concealed under his jacket. The employee believed Bond had a weapon. Police say Bond stole more than 1-thousand-dollars in cash and then fled.

Drivers in north suburban Skokie may soon need to slow down. The village is lowering the speed limit from 30mph to 25mph on residential streets starting March 1st.

A judge has ruled that Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling boneless wings “boneless,” after a Chicago man sued for false advertising in March of 2023.

Before you pack your sunscreen, make sure you're not getting burned by a scam. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a tribute at Chicago City Hall to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.

The person infected with measles is an adult living in the Metro East area near St. Louis. The Illinois Department of Public Health reports the adult recently returned from travel out of state. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra says the first reported case of measles in Illinois in 2026 is a reminder that the virus can be prevented with up-to-date vaccination.

Kuumba Lynx co-founders Jaquanda Villegas, Jacinda Bullie and Leyda "Lady Sol" Garcia at the ribbon opening of the new Kuumba Lynx studio in 2025.

A look back on the life of Jesse Jackson with WBBM Newsradio political edoitor Geoff Buchholz.

The crimes on February 5th and February 12th happened in the 66-hundred block of South Woodlawn Avenue between 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m.. That's where the victims agreed to meet a man they first contacted on a dating app. Police say when the meetings took place the would-be date pulled out a gun and robbed the victims.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the decision by Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson to veto proposed restrictions on some products made with hemp.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports an annual convention of Hispanic college students in Chicago has seen a reduction in attendance because of the Trump Administration's crackdown on immigration.

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

A Naperville nonprofit is officially in the record books after organizing what Guinness World Records confirmed as the largest simultaneous pickleball lesson.

A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests the online trade in pet frogs and other amphibians may be larger – and less transparent – than previously understood.

It was in 2020 in the Logan Square neighborhood when according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Donte Hughes and another person grabbed a postal worker and robbed her of U.S.P.S. property. Last year, Hughes pleaded guilty to a federal robbery charge. This month, a judge sentenced the 34-year-old Hughes to four years and three months in federal prison.

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.