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A popular steak and seafood brand abruptly exits the Loop.

Northwest suburban Walmart closes after a fire New Year's Eve.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on how Cook County's hospital system is preparing for the loss of ACA subsidies.

Chicago drivers will pay more than eight dollars to cross over into Indiana on the Skyway in 2026

The forecast may have your family fighting over the thermostat, but there are medical reasons why some of us feel the cold more than others. Family medicine Dr. Santina Wheat from Northwestern's Delnor Hospital in Geneva says aging, diabetes, smoking and problems with blood clots can cause poor circulation, leading to cold hands and feet.

MCG Winery in Elk Grove Village is now open for private tasting appointments at 110 Joey Drive. The new location doubles as a production facility and tasting room for the company.

New year, new deals—but watch out! Scammers love this season as much as you do. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports an alliance of sports betting sites is taking its fight over new rules in Chicago to court.

ACT Now Illinois filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the U.S. Department of Education's decision to discontinue two federal Full-Service Community Schools grants that support schools and families across Illinois.

Hosting Kwanzaa celebrations for more than 20 years, Malcolm X College continues to honor African heritage and culture during it's week-long celebration.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago's plan to keep riders safe on CTA trains, buses and platforms during New Year's Eve.

Whiting, Indiana is getting ready to welcome 2026 with its traditional pierogi drop. This is the tenth year Knights of Columbus Council 1696 has been counting down with a pierogi but organizers switched from a crane to a 50-foot flag pole to lower an illuminated plywood and foam board pierogi into a cauldron.

It's a woman owned business that brings the arts to Chicago...and it's celebrating a major milestone this year. WBBM's Lisa Fielding has this week's Made In Chicago.

Gridiron Report; Bears Still Feel Like Contenders After Close Call Loss in Santa Clara. full 160 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:28:49 +0000 9wsGt1HYhRBWnEGityVR1MOWOMzCEzRo news Chicago All Local news Gridiron Report; Bears Still Feel Like Contenders After Close Call Loss in Santa Clara. 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 holidays are a challenging time to prevent gun violence because of unsecured firearms during holiday parts.

A computer system created by Tyler Technologies failed to distribute property tax funds to local governments. Now, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says she is using an emergency action to distribute 2.3-billion dollars in property tax funds via a bank-to-bank automated clearing house transaction to 500 Cook County governments to pay their bills. Pappas calls Tyler Technologies' errors "unacceptable".

The Salvation Army is making a last-minute appeal to Chicagoans as its annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign heads toward its traditional Christmas Eve close, still well short of its year-end goal.

Holiday Heart Syndrome full 63 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:58:03 +0000 KRWpMbuEFpaRk2MvTCrV7ewlgeLfanc1 news Chicago All Local news Holiday Heart Syndrome 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.amp

As you set your New Year's resolutions, make protecting yourself from scams your top priority. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has more.

Time is running out to visit Chicago's Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza before it closes for the season.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision to allow a budget approved by aldermen to take effect.

Manuel Rojas said he owes a big thanks to Chicago Bears fans, after he received thousands of orders for his company's "Graterhead Hat" after the Bears' wild defeat of the Packers in overtime Saturday night.

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office received some questionable license plate requests this year.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the health of the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports from Broadview on the latest bid by four members of Congress to tour the ICE processing facility there.

The Chicago Department of Aviation is inviting travelers to share stories, photos and video of O'Hare memories over the past 70 years as part of the new "O'Hare Moments" campaign.

Gridiron Report: Remarkable Weekend Keeps Bears Season in 'Dream Mode' full 158 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:58:55 +0000 8eUpuERIAoi3g66z2vjlcbUTE5tIaMwU news Chicago All Local news Gridiron Report: Remarkable Weekend Keeps Bears Season in 'Dream Mode' 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.amperwa

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a rebuke of Mayor Brandon Johnson by Chicago's City Council.

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch weighs in on the Bears' expanded search for a new stadium with WBBM's Mai Martinez and Cisco Cotto.

House Speaker: It would be tone deaf to provide billionaires with public money to build a stadium full 364 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:41:36 +0000 imeIURVUpZ1gMMaxzsQ4KX2LnP3Fxblb news Chicago All Local news House Speaker: It would be tone deaf to provide billionaires with public money to build a stadium 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

House Speaker: It would be tone deaf to provide billionaires with public money to build a stadium full 55 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:36:37 +0000 kiI3gLH1D5fJ5vrGO3ATVEGm5A3DBMdb news Chicago All Local news House Speaker: It would be tone deaf to provide billionaires with public money to build a stadium 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 Mayor Johnson's reaction to an alternate budget from a group of aldermen that's now poised for final passage at City Hall.

While humans hang up twinkling lights to liven up dark winter evenings, other creatures evolved even more creative ways to illuminate the night by producing light with their own bodies or absorbing light from the sun and re-emitting it.

It's the largest touring company in North America...and it's making its home at the Cadillac Palace Theater through February. WBBM's Lisa Fielding takes us behind the scenes of the Phantom of the Opera.

Indiana lawmaker: Bring on the Bears full 54 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:36:05 +0000 3BEh248yBrxCs8H6g5qm6b1dAELen5nQ news Chicago All Local news Indiana lawmaker: Bring on the Bears 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%3

As another Chicago winter officially begins, cold-weather scams can be especially chilling. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has tips.

A holiday tradition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign dating back 65 years will continue through midnight Wednesday. Student volunteers have sung Christmas carols more than seven thousand times this week for callers.

The Malliway Brothers sell books, charms and potions in their shop in Rogers Park. Those interested in learning to cast spells can sign up for some of their many classes.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on controversy surrounding a proposed data center in Naperville.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on preliminary passage of an alternate to Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed Chicago budget for 2026.

Frozen water bottles damage cars in Northwest Indiana full 54 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:58:22 +0000 S0EqfhoxXf0jFeXHhiWchzq3d3RdoSYP news Chicago All Local news Frozen water bottles damage cars in Northwest Indiana 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 reports on a new budget proposal presented as an alternate to Mayor Brandon Johnson's controversial corporate "head tax."