WGN News
Chicago police seek man for sexual abuse at Wicker Park CTA station
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- Chicago police seek man for sexual abuse at Wicker Park CTA station
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- Chicago police have released surveillance images of a man wanted for sexually abusing a woman at a CTA Blue Line station in the city's Wicker Park neighborhood.
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- 2 boys among 3 hospitalized after Portage Park house fire
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- At least three people are hospitalized, including two minors, after a house fire on the city's Northwest Side.
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- Off-duty Gary firefighter faces several felony charges after striking ISP trooper, fleeing scene
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- A Gary firefighter faces several felony charges, including drunk driving, after crashing into an Indiana State trooper and fleeing the scene.
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- Other candidates react after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reelection bid
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- Mayor Brandon Johnson is running for reelection as Chicago's top official, the incumbent declared Sunday, first in a social media video and later in an official announcement. Johnson first posted the video, just over two minutes long, touting the accomplishments of his administration since he was elected in 2023 and ending with supporters shouting, "Four more years." Johnson then made the official announcement that he's running for reelection on Sunday afternoon at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in front of a crowd of hundreds of supporters.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/politics/mayor-brandon-johnson-announces-his-plans-to-run-for-reelection/
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- Investigation continues after 1 killed, 6 wounded in Humboldt Park shooting
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Seven people were shot, one fatally, after multiple suspects opened fire Sunday afternoon on the city's Northwest Side, causing one woman to crash into a CTA bus, according to Chicago police. The shooting happened around 12:15 p.m. in the 700 block of North Christiana Avenue, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. Police say six people were standing outside near an alley when two vehicles pulled up, then multiple suspects exited the vehicles and began firing.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/seven-shot-in-humboldt-park/
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- 3 hospitalized, including 2 minors, after Portage Park house fire
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- At least three people are hospitalized, including a child, after a house fire on the city's Northwest Side.
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- Mayor Brandon Johnson announces his plans to run for reelection
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Mayor Brandon Johnson is running for reelection as Chicago's top official, according to a video released on his social media Sunday morning. WGN's Courtney Spinelli has the full story.
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- One dead, six wounded in Humboldt Park shooting; injured driver crashes into CTA bus
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Seven people were shot, one fatally, after multiple suspects opened fire on Chicago’s Northwest Side Sunday afternoon, causing a woman to crash into a CTA bus.
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- Sunday Brunch: A Pizza BLT with Tievoli Pizza Bar
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- 5:26
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Chef Giovanni Labbate from Tievoli Pizza Bar joined WGN Weekend Morning News to show Chicago their take on how to make a pizza BLT.
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- Weekend Break: Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- WGN's Shannon Halligan takes you to Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park on this edition of WGN's Weekend Break.
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- 3 people, including 2 teenagers, wounded in drive-by shooting in Chicago Lawn, according to police
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Three people, including two teenagers, were wounded in a drive-by shooting Saturday night in Chicago Lawn on the city's Southwest Side, according to police. Police say the three victims were standing outside in the 7100 block of South Campbell Avenue around 7 p.m. when two unknown offenders in a light-colored sedan drove up, took out guns and started shooting in the victims' direction.
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- Mexican heritage to be celebrated in several events around Chicago on Sunday to mark Mexican Indepen
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Celebrations of culture, pride and tradition will take over multiple parts of Chicago throughout several events Sunday to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. El Grito Chicago is already underway in Grant Park, bringing together music, food, art and dancing to celebrate Mexican culture and pride. Also Sunday is the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, which kicks off in Little Village at 2 p.m. Additionally, there's a parade Sunday on the Far South Side, which starts at 1 p.m. near East 87th Street and South Commercial Avenue.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/el-grito-chicago-celebrates-mexican-independence/
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- Tunnel to Towers Foundation holds inaugural Chicago tower climb
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is celebrating first responders and military veterans this weekend with its inaugural Chicago tower climb. WGN's Angelica Sanchez has more details.
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- El Grito Chicago celebrates Mexican heritage and independence in Grant Park
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- El Grito Chicago is underway in Grant Park, bringing together music, food, art and dancing to celebrate Mexican culture and pride. WGN's Jewell Hillery has more details.
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- 1-year-old girl dies after being found with injuries on Chicago's North Side
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Police are investigating after a 1-year-old girl died on Chicago’s North Side Saturday morning.
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- Hinsdale Central High School holds 9/11 remembrance, salute to service before football game
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Hinsdale Central High School held a 9/11 remembrance and a salute to service before their football game on Sept. 11, 2026.
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- Tunnel to Towers Bike Ride
- Runtime
- 4:49
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Two longtime friends who first met in college are in the middle of their most challenging journey yet. They are biking 2,500 miles to raise money and honor the memories of those who died on 9/11 25 years ago.
Jim Lipuma and Dr. JD McCourt began Day 25 of the ride on 9/11 and joined the WGN Morning News to discuss their progress.
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- Tunnel to Towers Foundation holds inaugural Chicago tower climb honoring first responders, military
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is celebrating first responders and military veterans this weekend with its inaugural Chicago tower climb.
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- Family to honor son's memory during Lung Force Walk
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Chronic lung diseases claim millions of lives each year, and here in Chicago the American Lung Association is trying to spotlight the ways we can protect our lungs.
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- Chicago remembers 9/11
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- 4:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Chicago held numerous events Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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- Frankfort community holds prayer vigil following series of local tragedies
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Community members in Frankfort came together Friday evening for a prayer vigil after a string of incidents impacted the village in recent weeks.
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- Super El Niño Impact | Well-Defined Waterspout | UFO Investigation - The Forecasters
- Runtime
- 24:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- On Friday's edition:
- A well-defined waterspout along Italy's coast is caught on video
- Another tropical storm forms in the Pacific
- Experts say erosion and surf that puts property and lives at risk could get worse with a Super El Niño later this year
- We reveal our 'We Bet on Weather' leaderboard
- Viewer photos
- UFO investigation: coverups, retribution and exotic tech of unknown origins
- The complete Chicagoland weekend forecast
https://www.wgntv.com/TheForecasters
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Airdate: September 11, 2026 | Episode 260
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- Cook County judge criticized after holding deputies in contempt
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A Cook County judge is facing harsh criticism from the Cook County Sheriff and the teamsters union that represents deputies and jailers.
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- Batavia woman allegedly stole more than $1.5M from two former employers
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A Batavia woman was charged after allegedly stealing more than $1.5 million from two former employers.
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- Wheaton holds 9/11 memorial to honor local victims, heroes
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Wheaton held a memorial Friday to honor residents who perished during and after the Sept. 11 attacks. WGN's Jewell Hillery reports.
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- CFD battling large fire on West Side
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Chicago Fire Department is working to put out a large fire on the city’s West Side.
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- Chicago’s school enrollment crisis… WGN Investigates…
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
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- Chicago volunteers aim to pack 200,000 meals to mark 9/11 anniversary
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Gov. JB Pritzker spent Friday morning at Chicago's Union Station to kickoff a day of service honoring the victims and memory of the Sept. 11 attacks.
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- Anti Cruelty | Adopt-A-Pet
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Darlene Duggan, President of Anti-Cruelty
Anti Cruelty
157 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
https://anticruelty.org
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- Chicago firefighters commemorate 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Local firefighters are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Thursday with a ceremony at Navy Pier.
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- WATCH LIVE | Chicago Football Weekly | Sept. 9, 2026
- Runtime
- 47:59
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- LIVE NOW | Chicago Football Weekly!
Catch The Sports Office on the WGN+ App on your smart TV at 7:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday!
Also, make sure to catch the GN Sports gang every weeknight at 10:30 p.m. CT.
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- Investigation continues after teen dies in shooting at skate park
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Police are searching for answers after a teen boy was fatally shot at a skate park in the South Loop on Wednesday night.
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- CDPH warns of possible measles exposure at Union Station
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- City health officials are offering a warning to residents following a potential measles exposure at Union Station back in August.
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- Peter King book features Sean Payton Bears QB stories with Mike Ditka, 1987 NFL Strike
- Runtime
- 15:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Peter King discusses his new book "The Game" which features stories from his 40 years of NFL coverage, including tales from Sean Payton who played under Mike Ditka as Chicago Bears quarterback during the 1987 NFL Strike season
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- CPS data shows 13 high schools are 80% empty
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A review of public data shows 35 percent of Chicago’s public schools are less than half full. A key reason is the district lost more than 77,000 students since 2010.
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- The Cubs have September concerns and the White Sox have the M&M&M Boys | The Sports Office
- Runtime
- 12:33
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Things aren't too hot for either Chicago MLB team right now, but the South Siders' bats keep on cruising along (from a historical perspective).
Josh Frydman, Andy Masur and Eli Ong break down the latest with Cubs and White Sox baseball, including whether the Cubs should be concerned about a September collapse, and how the infield trio of Colson Montgomery, Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas are on the precipice of an MLB first, on The Sports Office!
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- Inside look at new Ryan Field for Northwestern football
- Runtime
- 8:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Pat Ryan Jr. stops by GN Sports to discuss the opening of the new Ryan Field. Northwestern football will play there for the first time October 2nd, when the Wildcats host Penn State
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- Heat Records | Why Hurricane Hunters Fly Prop Planes | Cyber Roaches - The Forecasters
- Runtime
- 26:32
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- On Thursday's edition:
- Why the Hurricane Hunters fly propeller planes
- Is there a difference between 'partly sunny' and 'partly cloudy'?
- August broke more heat records, globally and across the Lower 48
- Scientists are putting cockroaches to work
- Our solar system's smallest planet may be shrinking faster than previously known
https://www.wgntv.com/TheForecasters
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'The Forecasters' streams live weeknights at 7 p.m. CT on WGN+.
Airdate: September 10, 2026 | Episode 259
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- The state of bipartisanship in America | The Point
- Runtime
- 11:47
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- It’s hard to believe, but there was a time not so long ago when politicians viewed the other side as opponents, not the enemy. But a New York Times and Siena College poll taken last fall showed 64 percent of Americans now believe the country is too politically divided to solve its problems.
Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and current Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley on The Point to discuss bipartisan cooperation from the halls of the US Capitol to the Illinois Statehouse.
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- Oak Brook Healing Field honors 9/11 victims approaching 25th anniversary
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- As we approach the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a special memorial is on display in Oak Brook.
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- Man killed in Des Plaines police-involved shooting was ‘armed with electric hedge trimmer’: police
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Police have released new details in what led up to a deadly police shooting Wednesday afternoon in north suburban Des Plaines, during which a man whose family said had struggled with mental health issues for years was killed.
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- Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- City health officials are warning residents after a potential measles exposure at Union Station in August. WGN's Christine Flores reports.
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- New photography exhibit "If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground" now open
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Starting Thursday, you are invited to honor the life and legacy of Emmett Till at the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College.
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- 'It's time': Chicago alderman Matt O'Shea not seeking reelection
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Veteran Chicago alderman Matt O'Shea announced on Thursday that he will step down after four terms in office and more than 15 years on the City Council. WGN's Patrick Elwood reports.
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- DuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge closing Sept. 10-16 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge over the Chicago River will be closed overnight for the next week.
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- Jalen Brunson, Stevenson HS grad and NBA champion, to host "SNL"
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson is just the fifth NBA player to host "SNL," joining Bill Russell, Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
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- Harry Styles announces new ‘Together, Together’ 2027 tour dates, including 2 nights in Chicago
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Harry Styles announced Thursday a 2027 global stadium tour as an extension of his “Together, Together” tour run.
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- Lurie Children's doctor urges early screening as youth mental health ER visits spike | Medical Watch
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A disturbing trend is emerging in children's emergency rooms, with more kids seeking help for mental health crises. WGN's Dina Bair reports.
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- New photography exhibit honors Emmett Till's legacy in Chicago
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Starting Thursday, you are invited to honor the life and legacy of Emmett Till at the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College.
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- Federal judge rejects request to block Illinois' medically-assisted, end of life law
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A federal judge has rejected a request to block Illinois' medically-assisted end-of-life law.
