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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker called on the White House to help lower political tensions following the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has given preliminary approval for a $90 million "global" settlement of claims tied to disgraced former police Sgt. Ronald Watts.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the founder of the conservative Wirepoints research site has formally launched his Republican campaign to unseat Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Governor Pritzker says the Chicago Bears need to pay the balance of a construction loan on Soldier Field before he can support tax breaks for a planned stadium in Arlington Heights.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago lawyers have agreed to pay $90 million to settle 176 misconduct claims tied to convicted former Chicago police Sergeant Ronald Watts.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports downtown Chicago alderman Brendan Reilly says he'll challenge incumbent County Board president Toni Preckwinkle in next March's Democratic primary.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the findings of a new survey of Chicago-area public transit riders.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is still preparing for a potential federal troop deployment to Chicago, despite signals from the White House that forces might be sent elsewhere.
Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau's Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM explains what you need to know about door-to-door scams.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson says Chicago will launch new online resources to help people know their rights as ICE enforcement increases in the city.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Gov. Pritzker says the state has confirmed ICE agents have launched enhanced immigration enforcement in Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the Johnson Administration is pursuing a proposed change to city ordinance that would clear the way for the installation of more speed enforcement cameras on Chicago streets.
From jet lag to sore feet - weight loss to culture shock - Americans in Europe face surprising body and mind changes while traveling. Mark Wolters, Wolters World Travel and Culture - YouTube channel and Associate Professor Of Business Administration at the University of Illinois - Gies College of Business in Urbana-Champaign joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to explain...
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the Johnson Administration is pursuing a proposed change to city ordinance that would clear the way for the installation of more speed enforcement cameras on Chicago streets.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Gov. Pritzker says the state has confirmed ICE agents have launched enhanced immigration enforcement in Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the Johnson Administration is pursuing a proposed change to city ordinance that would clear the way for the installation of more speed enforcement cameras on Chicago streets.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Gov. Pritzker says the state has confirmed ICE agents have launched enhanced immigration enforcement in Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the man shot and wounded while walking to synagogue in October 2024 testified today at a City Hall hearing on anti-Semitic attacks in Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago Bears executives have told season ticket holders they plan to build their new stadium in Arlington Heights.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports President Trump and Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson shared competing views on crime in the city.
In a shaky job market, “job hugging” may feel safe, but clinging too tightly could cost workers opportunities, growth, and long-term financial security. Michelle Reisdorf, Chicago Jobs Expert at Robert Half, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details...
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the man shot and wounded while walking to synagogue in October 2024 testified today at a City Hall hearing on anti-Semitic attacks in Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago Bears executives have told season ticket holders they plan to build their new stadium in Arlington Heights.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports President Trump and Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson shared competing views on crime in the city.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports President Trump and Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson shared competing views on crime in the city.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago Bears executives have told season ticket holders they plan to build their new stadium in Arlington Heights.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the man shot and wounded while walking to synagogue in October 2024 testified today at a City Hall hearing on anti-Semitic attacks in Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed the son of retired West side Alderman Walter Burnett to succeed him on City Council.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a new survey of restaurant owners is re-kindling the debate over Chicago's plan to phase out "tip credit" for server's wages by 2028.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) is urging Chicagoans to attend Mexican heritage and other celebrations in the city this month, even though ICE agents will reportedly target those communities for heightened enforcement.
A Chicago company that makes fresh, nutrient-dense meals available around the clock with its smart fridges continues to expand, using technology to ensure freshness and cut waste... Luke Saunders, Founder and CEO of Farmer's Fridge here in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details...
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports a new survey of restaurant owners is re-kindling the debate over Chicago's plan to phase out "tip credit" for server's wages by 2028.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) is urging Chicagoans to attend Mexican heritage and other celebrations in the city this month, even though ICE agents will reportedly target those communities for heightened enforcement.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed the son of retired West side Alderman Walter Burnett to succeed him on City Council.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) is urging Chicagoans to attend Mexican heritage and other celebrations in the city this month, even though ICE agents will reportedly target those communities for heightened enforcement.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson is critical of a new fundraising email from the Trump campaign organization, asking for donations to "liberate" Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson joined local, state and federal flood damage assessment teams on a tour of the Archer Heights neighborhood
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports leaders in Broadview have been told the ICE processing center there will be the main facility used for detainees picked up in the expected surge of immigration enforcement targeting Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson urged Chicagoans not to be intimidated into staying away from Mexican Independence-themed events this month, despite reported plans for increased ICE enforcement in the city.
Chicago homebuyers are increasingly backing out of deals - and our guest today is seeing it firsthand. Mario Greco, Founder of The MG Group at Compass in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss...
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson joined local, state and federal flood damage assessment teams on a tour of the Archer Heights neighborhood
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson is critical of a new fundraising email from the Trump campaign organization, asking for donations to "liberate" Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Johnson urged Chicagoans not to be intimidated into staying away from Mexican Independence-themed events this month, despite reported plans for increased ICE enforcement in the city.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports leaders in Broadview have been told the ICE processing center there will be the main facility used for detainees picked up in the expected surge of immigration enforcement targeting Chicago.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago alders heard testimony about a proposed test plan that would use civilian city workers to respond to parking violation calls, rather than sworn Chicago police officers.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Governor Pritzker says federal authorities are already gathering in the Chicago area, ahead of heightened ICE enforcement as soon as Friday.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on allegations against QSL America, one of the logistics firms operating at the Illinois International Port.
Always assume your employer is watching - from websites you visit to office behavior to snack stash grabs - missteps rarely go unnoticed. Jason Wachtel, Managing Partner at J-W Michaels & Company here in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss...
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports members of the Chicago Housing Authority board have agreed to put off a vote on Mayor Johnson's pick to be the agency's next CEO.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz talks to University of Chicago historian and professor Jane Dailey about the legal issues surrounding the potential deployment of National Guard forces in Chicago.