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Dixmoor finally lifts state of emergency after water main failure

February 02, 2024 21:52 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MB

Also in the news: Tom Skilling delivers his final Groundhog Day forecast; Indiana could put more research toward medical psychedelic mushrooms; After 16 years, 16 years since Lane Bryant murders still go unsolved and more.

Happy Groundhog Day! Woodstock Willie says spring is coming

February 02, 2024 14:46 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

Also in the news: Prayer vigil remembers Senn High School student who was shot; Pritzker ready to fund new migrant shelters, waiting on Johnson; Dolphins move in to new habitat at the Brookfield Zoo and more.

Network outage continues for a second day at Lurie Children's Hospital

February 01, 2024 21:34 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MB

Also in the news: BP evacuated after power outage; Chicago Public Schools could start a week later next year; State of emergency declared in Dixmoor after three water main breaks and more.

Senn High School student killed, two others wounded in drive-by shooting

February 01, 2024 14:30 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MB

Also in the news: Ventra app down after Metra changes fare system; New bill could limit drivers pulled over by police; Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant celebrates 100 years, releases new Explorer and more.

Chicago City Council narrowly approves Gaza cease-fire resolution, with Johnson the tie-breaking vote

January 31, 2024 21:37 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

Also in the news: Off-duty Chicago firefighter shot when confronting people trying to break into car; New Field Museum exhibit focuses on problematic, prominent naturalist; South Side church received hundreds of bananas and more.

Will The White Sox Score The 78?

January 31, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

On top of the return of the fan-fueled Sox Fest in 2025, and the team's new history-making TV announcer John Schriffen this season, the South Side has been buzzing as of late with talk of a new potential home for the White Sox. Located where Roosevelt Road meets the Chicago River, The 78 is an as-yet-undeveloped site of a former rail and lumber yard, and would bring the team closer to downtown if they allowed their lease to run out at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2029. This week, host and produc...

Man charged with robbing Evanston letter carriers, alleged to have stolen mailbox key

January 31, 2024 14:52 - 6 minutes - 6 MB

Also in the news: Chicago City Council to vote on ceasefire in Gaza; More than $8 million to be used to restore historic Chicago buildings; Two men and woman facing charges for robbing man on CTA platform and more.

Sudden power outage knocked out traffic lights for thousands in Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates

January 30, 2024 21:56 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MB

Also in the news: Donald Trump remains on Illinois ballot; Multi-million dollar grant given to renew Great Lakes Region; Many young adults replacing alcohol with cannabis and more.

Family of pharmacist killed in shooting received record-setting settlement

January 30, 2024 14:47 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MB

Also in the news: Macy's will continue to sell Frango; Rapper Common has released a new book; Ascension Saint Joseph–Joliet Hospital nurses to go on strike again and more.

Unions, advocates renew calls for Chicago to pass cease-fire resolution

January 29, 2024 21:56 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

Also in the news: Illinois leaders welcomed the help of a tech giant as they rolled out a new effort designed to make it easier for parents to find mental health resources for their kids; an animal shelter in suburban Tinley Park will remain closed after a fire earlier this month sent more than 100 animals to the hospital; and a common test used to decide whether breast cancer patients should get chemotherapy may be less reliable than once thought.

Charter school cancels classes 3 days after loop shooting kills 2 students

January 29, 2024 14:58 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

In other news: Commercial fire escalates in Evanston, leading to massive response; Boil order remains in effect in Wilmington; State approves construction of noise wall in Joliet.

Two teens killed in Loop shooting

January 26, 2024 22:20 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MB

In other news: 30-year-old agave at Garfield Park Conservatory starts flowering; OEMC and city colleges team up to offer career opportunities in public safety; Grief counselors assist Barrington High School community after student fatally struck by Metra train; and much more.

14 residents evacuated from homes along Kankakee River after flash flooding overnight

January 26, 2024 14:49 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MB

In other news: Several Catholic churches, schools closing in the area; Local elected officials, leaders discuss new plans for permanent Bally's casino; Local environmental groups oppose proposed city ordinance permitting mining on Southeast Side; and much more.

Barrington High School student fatally hit by Metra train

January 25, 2024 22:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

In other news: Flash flood warning issued in parts of Will and Grundy counties; Two charter schools run by Latino organization at the center of potential teachers strike; Aurora city staffer recognized for protecting guests at warming center from gunman; and much more.

Girlfriend of Joliet murder-spree suspect charged with obstructing justice Polic

January 25, 2024 16:09 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MB

In other news: Potential threat to Joliet school prevented by police; New treatment for the deadly Parvo-virus in dogs seeing good results; CPD officer avoids jail time for his role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and much more.

Suspect in custody after targeting Joliet school in social media threat

January 24, 2024 21:36 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MB

Also in the news: BP confirms that stinky smell coming from gas leak from a storage facility; Shortlist announced for James Beard award, includes some Chicago chefs; New contract approved for license plater readers in Evanston and more.

Fog blankets Chicago area, more rain coming later this week

January 24, 2024 14:40 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MB

Also in the news: Toddler died after being shot in the head in West Pullman; Former Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher is suing a company in federal court; City looking to tighten regulation on Dollar Store placement throughout the city and more.

"Parents Have a Voice" -- CPS Watchdog on Missing Tech and Embezzlement Findings

January 24, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

This year's annual report on Chicago Public Schools from the Office of Inspector General provided several headline-making findings, including financial woes from missing technology and potential embezzlement. This week, CPS IG Will Fletcher joins host Jim Hanke for a one-on-one discussion about the report, and what can be done in the future to combat and prevent similar issues. Follow CPS OIG on X | Follow Jim Hanke on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

New information released after fatal shooting of 7 people in Joliet

January 23, 2024 21:39 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB

Also in the news: Norge Ski Club's jumping competition to kick off this weekend; Doctor urges men to get screened for prostate cancer; Remembering late WBBM reporter, anchor David Roe and more.

Freezing rain making for icy, treacherous morning commute

January 23, 2024 14:36 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MB

Also in the news: Postal worker facing charges for drunk driving, trying to rob Chicago police officers; Two men hospitalized after fight on CTA platform; RUSH University expanding mental health treatment program for veterans and more.

At least six people found dead in Joliet

January 22, 2024 21:43 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MB

Also in the news: Cubs great Ryne Sandberg diagnosed with cancer; Changes coming to Brandon Johnson's migrant housing strategy; Joliet mom left two young children in unheated car, charged with endangerment and more.

Can’t Afford Your Prescription? Illinois is Looking to Change That

January 22, 2024 18:56 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

According to the National Health Institute, 1 in 5 people below the age of 65 report rationing insulin due to cost. This year Illinois’s new law, the Generic Drug Pricing Fairness Act, is in effect that restricts manufacturers and wholesale distributors from price gouging essential medicine. In this episode, host Arielle Raveney unpacks what this law means, and how it reflects the current state of healthcare for millions of Illinois residents. ----- Mentioned in This Episode: Citizen Act...

Wintry weather mix making it a challenge to get around Chicago area

January 22, 2024 14:36 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB

Also in the news: 13-year-old injured after being shot in Garfield Park; Person in custody after shooting killed woman and three daughters in Tinley Park; White Sox reveal preliminary plans for new stadium and more.

Winter Storm Warning could complicate travel over the weekend in NW Indiana

January 19, 2024 21:32 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MB

Also in the news: Member of Mayor Brandon Johnson accused of shoving a Bloomberg reporter; Robbers arrested after stealing over $33,000 from Von Maur in Orland Park; New proposal could ban using natural gas in new construction, major renovations and more.

Lake effect snow pounding NW Indiana; Bitter cold returning to Chicago area

January 19, 2024 14:36 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

Also in the news: Will County declares an emergency as flooding continues; Aldermen want to delay vote of Gaza cease-fire resolution; Grayslake Middle School to be closed for several weeks due to winter storm damage and more.

Looped In Shortcuts -- What Chicago's Migrant Landing Zone Crisis Really Looks Like

January 19, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Multiple suburbs of Chicago have now begun to pass ordinances responding to large numbers of migrants being bussed in from out-of-state. This week, Looped In: Chicago host and producer Jim Hanke speaks with WBBM reporter Carolina Garibay on what she saw and heard at the city's south loop landing zone. There, recently-arriving migrants were sleeping on buses, but spoke with Carolina about their hope for a brighter future here in the United States. This feed is delivering a truncated version, ...

Chicago man inviting migrants to live in his 8-unit building

January 18, 2024 21:36 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MB

Also in the news: Media gets a preview of Democratic Convention in Chicago; Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched org to help the city; Illinois expressway shootings down more than 30% last year and more.

One dead after shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway this morning

January 18, 2024 14:44 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MB

Also in the news: Indiana man trapped in truck for 6 days is returning home; Bally's planned hotel tower needs to be moved; Jackie Robinson Park to be built in Washington Heights and more.

Heather Mack gets 26 years in prison for role in mother's 2014 murder

January 17, 2024 21:51 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MB

Also in the news: 6 gang members charged with murder of Rapper FBG Duck; Loyola Academy to add lights to football field; Pipes froze and burst in Chicago City Hall and more.

Bears Season Recap -- What's Justin Fields' Future?

January 17, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

WBBM sports reporters Rick Gregg and Josh Liss join host Jim Hanke this week to recap the Chicago Bears' below-average 7-10 season, while tackling questions on Justin Fields' future as the team's quarterback, where the new stadium will end up and what glimmers of hope are there for 2024. Plus, you'll hear audio from throughout the 2023 season from coaches, players and staff, direct from Halas Hall. Follow Rick Gregg on X | Follow Josh Liss on X | Follow Jim Hanke on X Follow WBBM Newsradio...

Two dead in Will County, possibly due to cold weather exposure

January 17, 2024 14:34 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MB

Also in the news: Ice jam has caused flooding of Kankakee River; Northwestern University developed method to prevent allergic reactions; Chicago police were involved in a shootout early this morning and more.

61-year-old woman found beaten, robbed on a CTA earlier this month has died

January 16, 2024 21:39 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

Also in the news: Texas Governor sends migrants regardless of Pritzker's plea to stop during the extreme weather; Janet Jackson is coming to Chicago on her 'Together Again' tour; Police looking for person who broke into three U of I frat houses and more.

Bitterly cold grips Chicago area

January 16, 2024 14:33 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MB

Also in the news: Some electric vehicles having a hard time in extreme cold; 19-year-old woman accused of beating a 77-year-old woman; Metra Rock Island has extensive delays due to hitting a vehicle on the tracks and more.

Chicago briefly sees 1 degree temps, but subzero weather will returns

January 15, 2024 21:41 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB

Also in the news: What Chicago relief workers are encountering as they check on people in the middle of this extreme cold; A group of Black Chicago firefighters used Martin Luther King Jr. Day to shed light on their ongoing civil rights battle; and cold weather may have played a role in the death of a woman found outside the public library in Coal City.

Much of Chicago area is under winter storm warning

January 12, 2024 21:45 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

Also in the news: 25,000 ComEd customers still without power; Pritzker urges Texas governor to stop sending migrants as dangerous deep freeze hits Chicago; Suburban school district data breach exposed active shooter protocols and more.

Massive snow storm hits Chicago area

January 12, 2024 14:29 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MB

Also in the news: Pilot program of city shoveling snow for residents to begin next year; At least five liquor stores robbed last night and more.

Winter storm expected to arrive earlier Friday in Chicago area

January 11, 2024 23:03 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MB

Also in the news: Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel urges U.S. to overhaul immigration policies; 2023 was a profitable year for cannabis; Illinois secretary of state encourages people to use online DMV services and more.

Winter snow storm, potential blizzard headed to Chicago area tonight

January 11, 2024 14:34 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

Also in the news: Police could have the right to search a vehicle if it smells of cannabis; Two convenience stores robbed at gunpoint within 90 minutes last night; Food delivery driver shot in West Humboldt Park and more.

Another potential winter storm is headed to Chicago area

January 10, 2024 21:45 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

Also in the news: Chicago police officer wounded after burglary and shootout; Pritzker says state continues to offer Chicago assistance for migrants; Chicago-area man suing Facebook, more than a dozen women for trashing him online and more.

Two people shot to death in Downers Grove home

January 10, 2024 14:36 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

Also in the news: Former CPS assistant principal stole more than $250,000 from the school; A record number of people attended Lollapalooza last year; Suburban church gathering coats for migrants and more.

What's Happening at Chicago's Migrant Landing Zone?

January 10, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

As multiple suburbs of Chicago have now begun to pass ordinances responding to large numbers of migrants being bussed in from out-of-state, host and producer Jim Hanke speaks with several guests this week about the latest update on this multi-layered and ongoing issue: WBBM's Carolina Garibay reports on what she saw at the city's south loop landing zone, where recently-arriving migrants were sleeping on buses, but spoke with her about their hope for a brighter future here in the United Stat...

New Winter Weather Advisory announced for Chicago area tonight

January 09, 2024 21:30 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

Also in the news: 9 hospitalized, including 6 children, following carbon monoxide leak on SE Side; Bollards a potential antidote to 'smash and grabs,' downtown alderman says; Suspended U of I basketball star suing to be reinstated during sexual assault allegations and more.

Wintry mix to become heavier snow in the evening in Chicago area

January 09, 2024 14:34 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MB

Also in the news: Chicago police warn of 8 burglaries reported over three-day period; Chicago Air and Water Show will be held early this year; Divvy will increase prices starting in February and more.

Highland Park shooting gunman in maximum security after jail violation

January 08, 2024 21:34 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB

Also in the news: Chicago Inspector General addressing allegations of retaliation; After more than 50 years, FBI picking up case of missing Chicago girl; Chicago's civilian police oversight system looking for people to carry on work and more.

Is Your Kid on TikTok? They Could Be Owed Money

January 08, 2024 20:52 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Illinois is the first state to tackle the issue on many social media-user's minds: what about the children? Starting in July of this year, kids involved in their family's lucrative vlog content are now required financial compensation for their time on the screen. In this episode, host Arielle Raveney unpacks the specifics of this bill and how growing up behind a screen could effect these kids in the long run. ----- Mentioned in the Episode: Quit Clicking Kids | State Senator Koehler | ...

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