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Pritzker: Illinois residents stranded in the Middle East express "considerable fear" full 44 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:15:01 +0000 cOI1taU335o7qnUqPXh4zkNIxoB1vubY news Chicago All Local news Pritzker: Illinois residents stranded in the Middle East express "considerable fear" 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://

The Chicago-based restaurant chain is adding a limited-edition Birthday Cake and Cake Shake to mark the one-year anniversary of its customer loyalty program as well as the upcoming 63rd anniversary of Portillo's original Dog House hot dog stand, which opened in April of 1963. The birthday cake which is baked fresh daily at the restaurant features two layers with Funfetti rainbow sprinkles, topped with a creamy vanilla frosting and more sprinkles. The new cake is on the menu through April 6th and is available by the slice, as a whole cake or blended into a signature Cake Shake.

A new mobile clinic will allow adults with transportation issues to participate in the UChicago Dental Care Research Study which aims to understand how quality of life and health for older adults who don't have dental insurance may benefit from being offered no-fee dental care. The mobile clinic contains two dental chairs with resources to do cleanings, fillings, extractions, X-rays and more.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the groundbreaking for the future home of the Chicago Fire soccer team.

A social services non-profit has been helping immigrants in Chicago since 1870. Erie Neighborhood House started in West Town and has changed along with the people its serves.

Chicago High School for the Arts parents, teachers, students push back against proposed changes by CPS full 71 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:46:12 +0000 U1HpbO7T7w7a6XkBLZmMzhSiaOP1pSQc news Chicago All Local news Chicago High School for the Arts parents, teachers, students push back against proposed changes by CPS 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

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's mention during an Epstein deposition by former President Bill Clinton.

Springfield Police Officers found the badly decomposed body of 86-year-old Lillie Prindle inside her home while conducting a welfare check on November 6, 2025. Neighbors told them 59-year-old Gena English-Wheat who lived nearby, was Prindle's caretaker. When detectives talked her, she reportedly told them she discovered Prindle dead in August of 2022 but did not notify authorities. Further investigation found English-Wheat made multiple withdrawals from the dead woman's bank account totaling about $130,000. English-Wheat was arrested and charged with concealment of death, but she was released with conditions pending trial.

Amazon Prime Air service could start in south suburban Matteson and Markham this summer, with deliveries taking as little as two hours. Amazon says each drone can carry multiple packages up to a total of 5 pounds, and can operate in wind gusts of up to 30-miles-per-hour and in light rain. Amazon Prime Air service operates in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Michigan and Texas.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports DuPage County's clerk is warning ICE agents not to target polling places for immigration enforcement.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson insists Chicago is not out of the running as the home of a future Bears stadium.

Northwestern Medicine is expanding options for cardiovascular patients in the northern suburbs in a move that reflects changes in commuting patterns. Dr. Karin Ulstrup, medical director at the Glenview Outpatient Center, says they're expanding the clinical space in the building at Willow and Patriot that opened 13 years ago.

The new 1.5% tax went into effect Sunday. It applies to customers who are purchasing alcohol meant to be consumed off the premises where it is sold, such as at grocery, convenience and retail stores.

Mrs. Mom's Mother's Club started with the mission of giving moms some much needed "mommy time" according to the organization's Executive Director Jasmine Williams who is also a wife and mother of six.

Fifth Third Arena is now officially Blackhawks Ice Center. The newly expanded and rebranded facility located which is located at 1801 W. Jackson is used by both the team and the community. It now features two new rinks as well as new dining options including Rocky's Table and Tap and Raise the Cup Cafe. Visitors can also take a stroll down memory lane in the newly unveiled Centennial Hall which offers a free, immersive tribute to the Blackhawks' 100 year legacy through dynamic displays, rotating artifacts and interactive storytelling.

Police in Eau Claire will not say who the suspect is. However, police do say they received reports of someone in a sedan with flashing lights trying to pull motorists over. On February 26th, Eau Claire Police pulled the suspected sedan over, searched it, and found a replica Chicago Police Department badge and a pistol-style BB gun. The suspect was arrested for allegedly impersonating a peace officer.

Black History Month: Here's how Chicago shaped the sound of Gospel Music

Northwest Suburban Mayors in Illinois held a press conference to oppose Governor Pritzker's housing proposal.

WBBM's Carolina Garibay speaks with Chicago hip-hop history teacher and emcee Amina Norman-Hawkins about hip-hop's roots and Chicago and the role women have played in shaping the movement.

Superager full 57 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:22:53 +0000 BqwtTcutbwQ1MlDDzSdM3TT0TCaXckqH news Chicago All Local news Superager 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.amperwave.net%2F

South side iconic dry cleaners is shutting down full 35 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:03:34 +0000 tk6Kb0iCsNv2vVu1ZBvVPtDHT1hJpshV news Chicago All Local news South side iconic dry cleaners is shutting down 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-l

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the interest in legalized video gambling in Chicago.

If you're not a fan of clipping coupons on your phone, there could be a change coming to your food aisle. A bill in the Illinois Legislature would require grocery stores to offer another option than digital-only coupons.

Red-tailed hawk's "incredible recovery" full 51 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:03:57 +0000 52cCttl2BlxUdZcY5bCZDL57pnVLFs9N news Chicago All Local news Red-tailed hawk's "incredible recovery" 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=http

Chicago family pledges millions to fight Cyberbullying full 59 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:26:36 +0000 lMohNTtIMAlRIfErSs15uvpZx1VoVq2i news Chicago All Local news Chicago family pledges millions to fight Cyberbullying 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

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates the efforts by leaders in Illinois and Indiana to appeal to the Chicago Bears as the team weighs the location for its next stadium.

Honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson full 54 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:51:43 +0000 QCWVbo4JHBBFLVNf6NxPpaay8evcyiiI news Chicago All Local news Honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson 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 scientists--working with researchers at a university in India--identified distinct chemical signatures in blood that could help detect gallbladder cancer. The findings published in the Journal of Proteome Research outline how specific metabolic patterns can distinguish gallbladder cancer cases from benign conditions. The research could potentially lead to a noninvasive screening for the rare disease which is one of the deadliest gastrointestinal cancers, but researchers stress larger studies are needed before the findings can be used clinically.

March 2nd through the 8th marks Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. It's the perfect time to get ready for the season ahead. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

This week Barnes and Noble held a grand opening of its store at the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie after its location around the corner closed due renovations at Old Orchard. In March, Barnes and Noble will open a new store in Hyde Park on the South Side of Chicago. The bookseller chain says it also plans to open stores downtown on State Street and in Oak Park.

Indiana homeless could be jailed for sleeping outside full 51 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:17:50 +0000 VEqX1jZI5XozJJGlCxsitks9CXhdsv5q news Chicago All Local news Indiana homeless could be jailed for sleeping outside 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?

Department of Justice Selects U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago For Trade Fraud Task Force full 37 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:32:46 +0000 rk5YBTkFPabHHVdOOV8Mol5qTaxLC519 news Chicago All Local news Department of Justice Selects U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago For Trade Fraud Task Force 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

While the Chicago Bears continue to discuss moving out of Soldier Field, the Chicago Fire are preparing to break ground on a new stadium. The mayor and team executives plan to hold a ceremony at the 78 in the South Loop on Tuesday afternoon.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on an online petition drive designed to urge Bears executives to keep the team in the state of Illinois.

Regulators probe high NIPSCO bills full 51 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:08:09 +0000 94MSw6GNOMRPAm6Emg8R17SbGvqG7RZq news Chicago All Local news Regulators probe high NIPSCO bills 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 plans by the autonomous taxi operator Waymo to begin evaluating potential service in Chicago.

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.