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Wind Phone installed in Michigan City

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 1:03


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%

A crash in downstate Illinois is another violation of the 'Move Over Law'

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 0:32


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.

Family Takes Water Bill Woes to Chicago City Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 0:49


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

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 0:56


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

Chicago Alders Prepare to Giveaway Free Book Bags

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 0:41


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

A church has a 'house' issue in St. Charles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 0:32


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.

Father and Son Brave the Seas and Make History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 0:54


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

Robbins Youth Football Program Targeted By Thieves

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 0:39


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

Grocery Prices Have Americans Stressed Out

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 0:38


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

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 0:57


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

Cubs will honor late Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg at Wrigley Field

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 0:51


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

Governor Pritzker signs bill for mandatory health screening for school students

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 0:48


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

Chicago business creates garments for the Pope, who is a longtime customer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 0:50


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

Longtime Chicago Business Puts Clothes on the Pope's Back

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 0:50


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

BBB: Your homework to avoid back-to-school scams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 1:00


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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 0:53


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

Camp Dream. Speak. Live. : Difference Maker

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 1:51


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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 1:05


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 pay tribute to Ryne Sandberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 1:06


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

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 0:51


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

A local sports network will have a new home in a few months

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 0:31


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.

How much is that unit in the window? How to keep cool at home

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 1:07


Another day of excessive heat and humidity means your air conditioning is working really hard. An expert tells us that's how it should be. HVAC manager at Abt Electronics Dan Raysby says they're essentially large dehumidifiers, and to be productive they should run continuously on hot days.

What to look for in air conditioning unit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 0:57


Another day of excessive heat and humidity means your air conditioning is working really hard. An expert tells us that's how it should be. HVAC manager at Abt Electronics Dan Raysby says air conditioners are essentially large dehumidifiers, and to be productive they should run continuously on days like today.

Made in Chicago: Bronzeville ice cream shop serves up sweet treats with a twist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 2:42


WBBM's Carolina Garibay stops by Nitro Nostalgia in Bronzeville. Run by a father-daughter duo, the new ice cream shop uses liquid nitrogen to craft frozen concoctions with unique flavors.

Local Officials Call on Immigration Agents to Stay Out of Community Festivals

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 0:50


A growing call to keep federal immigration agents out of community festivals. Local activists gather in the Pilsen Neighborhood today [MON] to call on federal immigration agents to stay out of community festivals.

Andersonville's Paper & Pencil puts its own stamp on Stationery Store Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 0:49


You're going to want to jot this down! Stationery Store Day is this Saturday, and one Andersonville shop is helping Chicago celebrate in style.

2 teens killed, 1 injured in McHenry crash

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 0:25


Two teenagers were killed and another person seriously injured in a crash early Monday in McHenry, according to police.

Man charged in fatal Schaumburg hotel shooting of daughter-in-law

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 0:23


A 76-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his daughter-in-law outside a Schaumburg hotel over the weekend.

Police release photos of SUV wanted in Pilsen hit-and-run, woman killed just before wedding

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 0:28


Chicago police have released surveillance photos of an SUV wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in the Pilsen neighborhood that killed a 22-year-old woman just before her wedding.

Chicago Artists Say Art Is Their Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 0:55


Chicago Artists Say Art Is Their Business full 55 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:41:15 +0000 HsB0tuQ7VZsPu8legQzpQ5NSesJcoyay news Chicago All Local news Chicago Artists Say Art Is Their Business 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=ht

Man shot in face during attempted car theft outside his Arlington Heights home

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 1:04


Man shot in face during attempted car theft outside his Arlington Heights home

Building Officially Re-Named After Frmr IL Sec. of State Jesse White

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 0:56


A celebration is held Thursday for the re-naming of a building in the Loop after Illinois' longest-serving Secretary of State. The building at 115 S. LaSalle St. in the Loop is now officially known as the Jesse White State of Illinois Building.

World Premiere of "Billie Jean" on stage in Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 1:19


She changed the world and the narrative about women's rights after an infamous tennis match in 1973. Now, the story of Billie Jean King is being told on stage at the Shakespeare Theater.

National nonprofit returns to Lollapalooza to help feed families in need

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 1:11


As hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Grant Park for Lollapalooza next week, a team of volunteers will be working behind the scenes to fight food insecurity in Chicago.

Harry Potter "Forbidden Forest" experience to open in Chicago suburbs this fall

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 0:44


Just months after the Harry Potter store opened on Michigan Avenue, a new experience is coming for Midwest fans.

Wayward Machine Company Made in Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 1:20


Wayward Machine Company Made in Chicago July 21, 2025

A winner of the 2025 Taco Throwdown is announced

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 0:41


Food Truck enthusiasts gather at Daley Plaza for the third-annual Taco Throwdown. Participants braved the heat to vote for their favorite Taco Truck at Daley Plaza Wednesday.

BBB: That social media ad might be a scam

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 1:00


That ad you see on social media might be sponsored by scammers, and the Better Business Bureau's “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM with Jay Elliott can help you avoid them.   

Oak Park Fire department rescues wayward snake from CTA Green Line train

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 0:43


Firefighters in Oak Park rescued an stowaway snake from a CTA Green Line train Saturday.

Police search for SUV in Humboldt Park hit-and-run that seriously injured pedestrian

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 0:32


Police are asking for the public's help identifying the driver of an SUV involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a woman in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Monday night.

Indiana authorities renew plea for information in 2003 cold case murder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 0:27


Authorities in northwest Indiana are once again seeking the public's help in solving the 2003 cold case murder of Ronda McGregor.

Chicago middle schooler recognized nationally for winning essay on youth violence

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 1:05


WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with 12-year-old Jade Lee, who recently won a national essay contest about youth violence. She wrote about the impacts of being forced to face violence at such a young age.

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