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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on reaction from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson to the shooting death of a Loyola Chicago student, allegedly by an undocumented immigrant.

For the third year in a row, Naperville ranked #1 on Niche's 2026 list of Best Cities to Live in America. Editors of the school and community review site noted the western suburb's high marks for school quality, job opportunities and overall livability. Also among Niche's rankings, Clarendon Hills came in at #5 for Best Places to Live in America this year. The rankings were compiled after editors analyzed more 230 cities and 18-thousand locations across the country--looking at public data and millions of resident reviews.

Search for missing teen following crash in Lake Station full 52 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:07:56 +0000 JvWaXWsA9tyIXQt735e8HTF1CWHBzF6J news Chicago All Local news Search for missing teen following crash in Lake Station 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.co

75 ICE agents are patrolling O'Hare amid ongoing partial government shutdown and travelers pack airports as they fly out for spring break

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on one impact of the Trump Administration's decision to send federal ICE officers to help handle security at O'Hare International Airport.

More than 30 people were injured Sunday afternoon when a tour bus traveling from Chicago to a casino in Michigan crashed after exiting a highway in Green Bay, authorities said.

This week's Made in Chicago features a Babe's Sports Bar in Logan Square. Founded by Nora McConnell-Johnson, the bar only plays women's sports and aims to centers women athletes and their fans.

A 25-year-old man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Loyola University Chicago freshman on the city's North Side, as federal immigration officials move to keep the suspect in custody.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on efforts to remove public tributes to disgraced labor leader Cesar Chavez.

Northwestern University Medical Students celebrate Match Day full 48 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:31:10 +0000 tzsLcLLIWuNPdRHKGReKYZ3TwKL8HrAB news Chicago All Local news Northwestern University Medical Students celebrate Match Day 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.amperwavepodcasti

Warmer weather is ushering in the first weekend of spring, and scammers are coming out of hibernation. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

Spring is officially here, and if that has you longing for blooming flowers or itching to get into the garden, plant experts--including Sharon Yiesla, who is a Plant Knowledge Specialist at the Morton Arboretum--say not so fast. "I just want encourage people to be really patient. It's really kind of too early to do a lot of things other than maybe a little cleanup," says Yiesla. She also says despite recent swings in temperatures, don't expect to see anything too out of the norm. "Most of the things that are coming out of the ground or starting to flower now are plants that normally would come out early. Those are plants that are better able to tolerate cold temperatures after warm temperatures. Things like snow drops. People may see their witch hazel shrub blooming," explains Yiesla. As for peak spring blooms, they usually occur mid April to May. Yiesla says that's also when people can start planting trees, shrubs or perennials, but she cautions only if the soil is ready. "If the soil is too wet, you can do damage to it because walking on wet soil or digging in wet soil can lead to compaction. That makes it harder for plants to grow so we really want some of this moisture to drain away," says Yiesla. Yiesla also says people should wait to plant annuals until frost is completely done.

Joliet data center wins city council approval full 53 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:11:05 +0000 FVwVFawLiOLCehyRO0eXLiBGih3ckzNQ news Chicago All Local news Joliet data center wins city council approval 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-lin

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the new discussion about potentially renaming tributes to the late labor leader Cesar Chavez.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has apparently fired his deputy mayor for community safety.

Chicago nonprofit secures $10M grant for $38M west side recreation center full 58 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:22:08 +0000 c3hXt5H1a0LW28bPgOmbnfWadZi6Nvse news Chicago All Local news Chicago nonprofit secures $10M grant for $38M west side recreation center 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.ampe

A big weekend for Chicago's Timeline Theater as it opens its doors to its brand new home in Uptown.

BP workers in Whiting locked out, manning picket lines full 52 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:39:25 +0000 YVQw8gF3UkCDSUevlhyBTKTinnjMdwvP news Chicago All Local news BP workers in Whiting locked out, manning picket lines 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 vote in Chicago City Council to freeze an ordinance raising the minimum wage for restaurant servers and other 'tipped' workers.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's new election access proposal, and the removal of its most controversial plank.

Tracey Scott resigned from the top spot at the Chicago Housing Authority in late 2024. After a nationwide search to replace Scott the CHA's Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved offering a contract to Keith Pettigrew to serve as the agency's next Chief Executive Officer. The CHA says Pettigrew has more than 30 years of leadership experience, and he currently is the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Housing Authority.

A Chicago firefighter has died after falling through the floor while battling a fast-moving apartment fire Monday on the city's North Side, officials said.

The lineup for Lollapalooza 2026 was unveiled Tuesday, bringing a mix of global pop stars, rock icons and electronic acts to Chicago's Grant Park this summer.

The meat slicers and the orders are on overdrive this week at an iconic Chicago deli.

The sound of bagpipes has long been a hallmark of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebrations. This year, one of the city's most recognizable pipe bands is marking a major milestone.

Federal aviation officials are proposing steeper-than-expected limits on flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this summer, aiming to reduce congestion and avoid the widespread delays that plagued travelers last year.

Chicago's bike and scooter share system operated by Lyft says it plans to open 200 more stations in the city this year. The city says Divvy saw its highest annual ridership in 2025 with 6.8 million trips. The city also says Divvy is continuing its 5-dollar annual membership for people in Equity Priority Areas in parts of the South and West sides of Chicago.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a withdrawn endorsement in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

One in 10 women live with endometriosis worldwide, but it often takes years for women to receive a diagnosis. A local OB-GYN professor talks about why diagnoses take so long and why more funding for research is crucial in eradicating the disease.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a controversial endorsement claim in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Illinois.

Hawthorne Race Course has secured a $16 million loan as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, a move track officials hope will help stabilize finances and allow thoroughbred racing to return later this spring.

Chicago Public Schools is investigating a staff member at William Howard Taft High School on the city's Northwest Side following allegations of inappropriate interactions with students.

A powerful storm system that swept through the Chicago area Sunday caused widespread travel disruptions, grounded more than a thousand flights and forced some suburban schools to cancel classes Monday as snow and strong winds moved in overnight.

It was just after 3 a.m. when a semi-trailer carrying 45-thousand pounds of pet food rolled over just south of Tinley Park. Illinois State Police said they expected the cleanup of the pet food to take as long as five hours. Two left lanes of eastbound I-80 were closed for recovery. State Police say two other vehicles were involved in the crash, but no other information was available.

Southwest customers must rebook flights after June departure from O'Hare

An announcement that there will be regular season NHL games played in Germany starting this year with games between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Ottawa Senators.

Turkey vulture survives being "pummeled" by record-sized hail full 55 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:54:51 +0000 P3tQqWUnnzTkGxEZkzDgX0hYbMUMTYyQ news Chicago All Local news Turkey vulture survives being "pummeled" by record-sized hail 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.amperwavepodcast

Chicago couple gets engaged at The Wiener's Circle full 45 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:59:01 +0000 7xoCZcVOvJKQy57v6qKAiZDe0jBh3JMm news Chicago All Local news Chicago couple gets engaged at The Wiener's Circle 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?fee

Cook County State's Attorney Announces Creation of Domestic Violence Homicide Unit full 56 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:46:43 +0000 5FwxtIvIhjCAV2o9JJYeOHKmQ6pimOE2 news Chicago All Local news Cook County State's Attorney Announces Creation of Domestic Violence Homicide Unit 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://pl

The Chicago Urban Heritage Project aims to digitize historic fire insurance maps from Chicago to create an historically accurate and downloadable building footprint data layers. It's all led by University of Chicago students.

Unexpected “short” text messages may lead to “long” term problems. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

Sir Anthony Leggett was a professor at U of I from 1983 until his retirement in 2018. According to the university, he was widely recognized as a world leader in condensed matter physics and for his pioneering work on superfluidity and the quantum mechanics of macroscopic systems. In 2003, Leggett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids. According to U of I, some of Leggett's other awards include: the Wolf Prize in Physics (2022-23), the Eugene Feenberg Memorial Medal (1999), the Paul Dirac Medal and Prize (1991), the Simon Memorial Prize (1981), the Fritz London Memorial Award (1981), and the James Clerk Maxwell Medal and Prize (1975). Leggett died March 8, 2026 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Haruko Kinase-Leggett, who he married in 1973, his daughter, Elizabeth Asako Kinase-Leggett, and his sisters, Judith Leggett and Clare Prangley.