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More concrete barriers are being added on Beach Street outside the ICE processing center in suburban Broadview after a clash between protesters and agents led to at least 21 arrests and four law enforcement officers injured.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
More concrete barriers are being added on Beach Street outside the ICE processing center in suburban Broadview after a clash between protesters and agents led to at least 21 arrests and four law enforcement officers injured.
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An Illinois grandmother is celebrating after winning $3 million on a $30 scratch-off ticket.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
An Illinois grandmother is celebrating after winning $3 million on a $30 scratch-off ticket.
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The northern lights are visible in parts of Chicagoland tonight due to a strong solar flare! Viewer Sharon Fessler shared these photos with WGN from Elburn.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The northern lights are visible in parts of Chicagoland tonight due to a strong solar flare! Viewer Sharon Fessler shared these photos with WGN from Elburn.
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A family is hoping for answers after a couple was killed while walking early Friday evening near a busy DuPage County intersection.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A family is hoping for answers after a couple was killed while walking early Friday evening near a busy DuPage County intersection.
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Hundreds of flights were cancelled at O'Hare today as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic across the nation could “slow to a trickle” if the government shutdown lingers into the week of Thanksgiving.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Hundreds of flights were cancelled at O'Hare today as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic across the nation could “slow to a trickle” if the government shutdown lingers into the week of Thanksgiving.
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BREAKING: Chicago police officers have an ambulance surrounded in the city’s Austin neighborhood.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
BREAKING: Chicago police officers have an ambulance surrounded in the city’s Austin neighborhood.
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A mural that honors 12 men from South Chicago who gave their lives in Vietnam will be restored.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A mural that honors 12 men from South Chicago who gave their lives in Vietnam will be restored.
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A west suburban chiropractor is accused of secretly video taping his patients as they were undressed or unclothed, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A west suburban chiropractor is accused of secretly video taping his patients as they were undressed or unclothed, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
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The Chicago Fire Department is battling a house fire in the 5000 block of North Troy Street on the city's North Side.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Chicago Fire Department is battling a house fire in the 5000 block of North Troy Street on the city's North Side.
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A father and daughter were traumatized after being robbed at gunpoint in front of their home in Bridgeport, with neighbors outraged and calling for more police patrols in the area.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:51 AM
A father and daughter were traumatized after being robbed at gunpoint in front of their home in Bridgeport, with neighbors outraged and calling for more police patrols in the area.
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Beginning on Monday, Manny's Deli, located at 1141 South Jefferson Street, will offer free meals to anyone who presents a SNAP card. Families can choose to dine in or take their meal to go.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Beginning on Monday, Manny's Deli, located at 1141 South Jefferson Street, will offer free meals to anyone who presents a SNAP card. Families can choose to dine in or take their meal to go.
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BREAKING: A man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting at officers from inside his Addison home Thursday morning, hitting one officer in the back of his vest.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
BREAKING: A man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting at officers from inside his Addison home Thursday morning, hitting one officer in the back of his vest.
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MISSING PERSON: The Skokie Police Department is searching for a missing woman last seen boarding a CTA bus traveling eastbound on 26th Street from California Avenue in Chicago.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
MISSING PERSON: The Skokie Police Department is searching for a missing woman last seen boarding a CTA bus traveling eastbound on 26th Street from California Avenue in Chicago.
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BULLS WIN! Matas Buzelis scored 27 points, and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Sacramento Kings 126-113 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
BULLS WIN! Matas Buzelis scored 27 points, and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Sacramento Kings 126-113 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten.
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Game recap: https://tinyurl.com/3rpfkt4d
Chicago is known for its skyline but tucked away in Lincoln Park is a place that feels worlds apart from the city. See the newly restored Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/its-a-deep-breath-chicagos-alfred-caldwell-lily-pool-restored-to-its-natural-beauty/
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/its-a-deep-breath-chicagos-alfred-caldwell-lily-pool-restored-to-its-natural-beauty/
October 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Chicago is known for its skyline but tucked away in Lincoln Park is a place that feels worlds apart from the city. See the newly restored Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/its-a-deep-breath-chicagos-alfred-caldwell-lily-pool-restored-to-its-natural-beauty/
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/its-a-deep-breath-chicagos-alfred-caldwell-lily-pool-restored-to-its-natural-beauty/
A Gary family is speaking out after an ICE raid at their home left them separated from each other.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A Gary family is speaking out after an ICE raid at their home left them separated from each other.
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#breaking: A jury has convicted former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey: https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/second-day-of-jury-deliberations-in-sonya-massey-murder-trial/
October 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
#breaking: A jury has convicted former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey: https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/second-day-of-jury-deliberations-in-sonya-massey-murder-trial/
BLACKHAWKS WIN! Connor Bedard had three goals and an assist in his first career hat trick, and the Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Tuesday night.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
BLACKHAWKS WIN! Connor Bedard had three goals and an assist in his first career hat trick, and the Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Game recap: https://tinyurl.com/dkkxbyws
Game recap: https://tinyurl.com/dkkxbyws
MISSING PERSON: Wilmette police said a 13-year-old boy named Jacob was last seen wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, a yellow shirt and black pants.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
MISSING PERSON: Wilmette police said a 13-year-old boy named Jacob was last seen wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, a yellow shirt and black pants.
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A DHS operation in Addison is drawing criticism from community members who say several arrests made Sunday morning were unwarranted.
Agents surrounded an SUV and smashed the windows, taking several people into custody.
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Agents surrounded an SUV and smashed the windows, taking several people into custody.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A DHS operation in Addison is drawing criticism from community members who say several arrests made Sunday morning were unwarranted.
Agents surrounded an SUV and smashed the windows, taking several people into custody.
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Agents surrounded an SUV and smashed the windows, taking several people into custody.
FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/47zm2nbf
Female brown bears Ash and Lexi made their public debut today at the Lincoln Park Zoo, marking the first time the zoo has cared for brown bears since 1979.
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📷: Cassy Kutilek / Lincoln Park Zoo
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📷: Cassy Kutilek / Lincoln Park Zoo
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Female brown bears Ash and Lexi made their public debut today at the Lincoln Park Zoo, marking the first time the zoo has cared for brown bears since 1979.
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📷: Cassy Kutilek / Lincoln Park Zoo
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📷: Cassy Kutilek / Lincoln Park Zoo
Firefighters in Orland Park rescued a kitten from a smoke-filled apartment after a fire broke out, and administered oxygen to help it recover.
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📷: Orland Fire Protection District
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📷: Orland Fire Protection District
October 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Firefighters in Orland Park rescued a kitten from a smoke-filled apartment after a fire broke out, and administered oxygen to help it recover.
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📷: Orland Fire Protection District
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📷: Orland Fire Protection District
Parents in Evanston protested against District 65's plan to close several schools next year due to financial challenges and a decline in enrollment, calling for leaders to explore other cost-saving measures.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Parents in Evanston protested against District 65's plan to close several schools next year due to financial challenges and a decline in enrollment, calling for leaders to explore other cost-saving measures.
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The search for 29-year-old Austin Bell continues after police say he allegedly stole a vehicle with four children in the backseat from a home in Riverdale, prompting a statewide Amber Alert. The children were located but he is still at large.
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October 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The search for 29-year-old Austin Bell continues after police say he allegedly stole a vehicle with four children in the backseat from a home in Riverdale, prompting a statewide Amber Alert. The children were located but he is still at large.
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BLACKHAWKS WIN! Ryan Donato scored two more goals to help the Blackhawks beat the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Thursday night. Chicago has won four of its last five games!
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Recap: https://tinyurl.com/4s7cw6f9
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
BLACKHAWKS WIN! Ryan Donato scored two more goals to help the Blackhawks beat the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Thursday night. Chicago has won four of its last five games!
Recap: https://tinyurl.com/4s7cw6f9
Recap: https://tinyurl.com/4s7cw6f9