Steve Grzanich
@stevegrzanich.bsky.social
Chicago's experiencing the coldest weather in 7 years. An extreme cold warning is in effect until noon 1/23/26
January 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Chicago's experiencing the coldest weather in 7 years. An extreme cold warning is in effect until noon 1/23/26
Chicago Public Schools will be closed Friday January 23 because of dangerous cold
January 22, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Chicago Public Schools will be closed Friday January 23 because of dangerous cold
NEW: Hundreds of flights have been delayed at O'Hare Airport in Chicago because of a burst pipe in a control tower. The FAA says the average delay is 82 minutes. www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_othe...
January 20, 2026 at 4:10 PM
NEW: Hundreds of flights have been delayed at O'Hare Airport in Chicago because of a burst pipe in a control tower. The FAA says the average delay is 82 minutes. www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_othe...
Rick Garcia, leading Chicago gay rights activist, dies at 69: ‘He was relentless’ www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/14/r...
Rick Garcia, leading Chicago gay rights activist, dies at 69: ‘He was relentless’
Rick Garcia, the indefatigable Chicago gay rights activist, passed away this week at age 69. He spearheaded campaigns banning discrimination against LGBTQ people in Illinois.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Rick Garcia, leading Chicago gay rights activist, dies at 69: ‘He was relentless’ www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/14/r...
Light at the end of the tunnel? #chicagoweather
January 7, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Light at the end of the tunnel? #chicagoweather
America is falling out of love with pizza www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
America is falling out of love with pizza www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
May your news be merry, your traffic light and your weather bright!
December 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
May your news be merry, your traffic light and your weather bright!
Chicago ranks 11th among best US cities for Christmas wallethub.com/edu/best-pla...
20th – Christmas Tree Farms per Capita
1st – Number of Affordable, High-Quality Restaurants
21st – Average Beverage Price
23rd – Food Banks per Capita
11th – Online Giving per Capita
20th – Christmas Tree Farms per Capita
1st – Number of Affordable, High-Quality Restaurants
21st – Average Beverage Price
23rd – Food Banks per Capita
11th – Online Giving per Capita
2025's Best Cities for Christmas
2025's Best Cities for Christmas
wallethub.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Chicago ranks 11th among best US cities for Christmas wallethub.com/edu/best-pla...
20th – Christmas Tree Farms per Capita
1st – Number of Affordable, High-Quality Restaurants
21st – Average Beverage Price
23rd – Food Banks per Capita
11th – Online Giving per Capita
20th – Christmas Tree Farms per Capita
1st – Number of Affordable, High-Quality Restaurants
21st – Average Beverage Price
23rd – Food Banks per Capita
11th – Online Giving per Capita
Today is my 10th anniversary at @wgnradio.bsky.social. It’s a privilege to be on your radio every morning reporting Chicago news. Thank you for listening!
December 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Today is my 10th anniversary at @wgnradio.bsky.social. It’s a privilege to be on your radio every morning reporting Chicago news. Thank you for listening!
It’s snowing again in Chicago. Temps are dropping back below freezing.
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It’s snowing again in Chicago. Temps are dropping back below freezing.
Chicago's off to a snowy start to the winter season. Chicago's already experienced nearly the same amount as snow as all of last season. This is the quickest start to winter since 1978, when 24.1" of snow fall by December 7.
December 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Chicago's off to a snowy start to the winter season. Chicago's already experienced nearly the same amount as snow as all of last season. This is the quickest start to winter since 1978, when 24.1" of snow fall by December 7.
Snowy Sunday in Chicago. It’s really piling up.
December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Snowy Sunday in Chicago. It’s really piling up.
Thank you for listening! @wgnradio.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Thank you for listening! @wgnradio.bsky.social
Winter storm warning for the Chicago area Saturday
November 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Winter storm warning for the Chicago area Saturday
Chicago is well-represented on the list -- 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century robbreport.com/food-drink/d...
The 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century
We polled 250 chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, ingredient purveyors, well-traveled diners, and more to rank the best restaurants since 2000.
robbreport.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Chicago is well-represented on the list -- 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century robbreport.com/food-drink/d...
Chicago residents: Do you have sticker shock as you open your property tax bills? How bad is it?
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Chicago residents: Do you have sticker shock as you open your property tax bills? How bad is it?
New study: Listening to music may cut dementia risk in older people neurosciencenews.com/dementia-agi...
Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by Nearly 40% - Neuroscience News
Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according to a study of more than 10,800 people over age 70.
neurosciencenews.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New study: Listening to music may cut dementia risk in older people neurosciencenews.com/dementia-agi...
Good luck to Steve Bertrand as he retires. WGN won’t be the same. All the best Steve!
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Good luck to Steve Bertrand as he retires. WGN won’t be the same. All the best Steve!
Snow totals range from 1.6" at O'Hare to 2.5" at Midway. There was a report of 12" at Momence early this morning and 10" in Crown Point. Here's a listener photo from Kenosha:
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Snow totals range from 1.6" at O'Hare to 2.5" at Midway. There was a report of 12" at Momence early this morning and 10" in Crown Point. Here's a listener photo from Kenosha:
Heads up for lake effect snow in Chicago. Looks like the worst is tonight into tomorrow morning.
November 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Heads up for lake effect snow in Chicago. Looks like the worst is tonight into tomorrow morning.
Fall colors are reaching their peak in Chicago
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Fall colors are reaching their peak in Chicago
‘Chicago Rat Hole’ is not imprint of rat, study suggests wgnradio.com/news/chicago...
October 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
‘Chicago Rat Hole’ is not imprint of rat, study suggests wgnradio.com/news/chicago...
Reposted by Steve Grzanich
President Trump on Wednesday called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed as the two leaders push back on the Trump administration’s crime crackdown and immigration enforcement raids on the Windy City.
Trump says Pritzker, Johnson ‘should be in jail’
President Trump on Wednesday called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed.
wgnradio.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
President Trump on Wednesday called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed as the two leaders push back on the Trump administration’s crime crackdown and immigration enforcement raids on the Windy City.
Condé Nast Traveler names Chicago the best big city in America for a 9th year in a row.
"It's no wonder Chicago tops this list yet again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs..."
www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best...
"It's no wonder Chicago tops this list yet again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs..."
www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best...
October 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Condé Nast Traveler names Chicago the best big city in America for a 9th year in a row.
"It's no wonder Chicago tops this list yet again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs..."
www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best...
"It's no wonder Chicago tops this list yet again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs..."
www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best...