Bailey rolls out Bears plan, calls on Gov. Pritzker to bring lawmakers back to Springfield
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a new plan from Republican candidate for Governor Darren Bailey to keep the Bears from leavi...
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20 of 556 episodesGrayslake PD officer helps deliver baby on first shift
A rookie police officer in the north suburbs had the perfect training to handle a unique first day on the job. On Aug. 18, Grayslake Police...
Big Jump kicks off Chicago River Swim Weekend
Dozens of brave souls took a plunge in the Chicago River this morning to kick off Chicago River Swim weekend.
New state record pumpkin
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.
Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion coming to UIC.
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois approve the funding for the project which is expected to cost around $232 million. The f...
Lincoln-Way East students withdraw amid racist harassment case
Six Lincoln-Way East High School students accused of racially harassing Homewood-Flossmoor students at a football game have withdrawn from t...
Man charged in fatal shooting of Chicago OEMC employee
A 33-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communicat...
University of Chicago to launch its first degree program dedicated solely to AI
The U. of C.'s new full-time, nine-month program is designed for students who already possess a strong technical foundation. The program c...
Bill to let transfer students play
While Congress is debating changing eligibility rules for college athletes, there’s a bill in Springfield that aims to make it easier for hi...
New owner to take over Weiss, West Suburban hospitals
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates the battle over the future of two "safety net" hospitals in the Chicago area.
Chicago airports rank below average in customer satisfaction survey
A new survey by JD Power says both of Chicago's airports are below average when it comes to overall customer satisfaction. The ranking puts...
Calls for fired high school football coach in New Lenox to be reinstated
Tyler Plantz was fired on Sunday from his position as head football coach at Providence Catholic High School. Plantz---who said he refused...
Tenants-rights measure clears City Council committee
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the preliminary approval of the "Protecting Renters Ordinance" in a Chicago City Council com...
CTA seeking resident feedback on latest designs for Red Line Extension
Residents will be able to get a look at final designs for new stations included in the Red Line Extension project.
Google view of new Thompson Center
Google is sharing new images of what the inside of its headquarters in the Thompson Center will look like. The 17-story, wide-open atrium me...
Kane County "Great Orb Hunt" returns with more than 100 hand-crafted orbs
Officials in Kane County are encouraging folks to embrace nature this fall with the return of an annual scavenger hunt.
BBB: Don't fall for fall scams
As another summer comes to a close, be sure you don't open the door to a common fall scam. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau's Tip...
World Business Chicago announces two winners of design contest
World Business Chicago has announced two winners of its design contest that asked leaders to imagine what a future Chicago could look like.
"Most Successful Year" for Great Lakes piping plovers
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.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to build outdoor Welcome Hall
Since 1998, visitors to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry have entered the building from the ground level on the west side. This...