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When did it become okay for politicians to talk like this?
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- When did it become okay for politicians to talk like this?
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- And before you assign all the blame to President Trump, let's acknowledge that democrats do it too (they're just not as good at it).
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- Chicago's unusually warm October boosts business at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The pleasant stretch of weather is having a positive impact on some of the city’s most festive outdoor activities, including Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-up, where the weather has been great for business. WGN's Alyssa Donovan has more details.
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- Midterm election: Chicago's early voting numbers up drastically compared with 2022
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The midterm election is just one week away, and while midterms don't usually see as much turnout as the general election, Chicago's early voting numbers are up, per election officials.
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- Colon cancer rates rising across older age groups — and more health headlines | Medical Watch
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- After a widespread warning about diagnoses among people 45-49 years old, new data shows colorectal cancer rates are increasing across older age groups.
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- What Does the Future of Death Look Like? | Backstory
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- 9:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Death is the great equalizer. But how we mourn, our ceremonies and rituals, can be very different across cultures and through generations. In the United States, our perspective on funerals and grieving is rapidly changing. Larry Potash reports on the future of death in this piece for Backstory.
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- How Candy Changed From Luxury to Everyday Life | Backstory
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- 10:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Chocolate, and candy overall, used to be the domain of the wealthy, royalty, the elite. But all that changed in the early 20th century. In this piece for Backstory, Larry Potash looks at the past, present, and future of candy.
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- Thieves target freight train in Little Village, causing Metra delays
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Metra is advising riders to double-check their train schedules during the evening rush because more delays are possible after thieves targeted a freight train along the BNSF line Tuesday morning. WGN's Jenna Barnes reports.
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- Robin’s Revenge! After playing a prank, Larry, Pat, and Paul hit the chair swings
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Molly's Cupcakes among several businesses targeted in wave of Lincoln Park smash-and-grabs
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Chicago police are investigating a string of smash-and-grab burglaries on the city's North Side.
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- Tom Gimbel talks searching for entry-level jobs
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Graduation celebrations turn into job search nightmares as young people say entry level jobs are just not there.
Tom Gimbel, chairman of the American Staffing Association, joined WGN's Evening News at 5 p.m. on Monday to offer advice and more.
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- Suspect killed in shooting involving FBI agents in Pilsen
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A person who was shot by FBI agents in Pilsen on Monday afternoon has died, according to officials.
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- Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial M
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A new park that features a COVID-19 Memorial Monument is now open in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago's West Side. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, elected leaders and the COVID-19 Monument Commission say the public space serves as a place to gather, connect and recharge. Nearly 90,000 people visit the Illinois Medical District daily, and elected leaders say the new park and monument will be a lasting investment.
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- Robin the penguin makes debut at Brookfield Zoo
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A new Humboldt penguin named Robin has made her debut at Brookfield Zoo Chicago after hatching this summer.
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- Freight train robbed; some BNSF trains experiencing extensive delays, Metra confirms
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Some BNSF trains are experiencing extensive delays Tuesday due to a break-in on a freight train, Metra confirmed.
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- Quincy man charged with mailing white powder to members of Congress in Chicago
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A 36-year-old Illinois man is charged with sending threatening letters to members of Congress containing a white powder, including one with a note reading “HAH enjoy the gift,” according to federal court records. The criminal complaint unsealed Monday claims Matthew Unglesbee of Quincy, in the southwestern part of the state near St. Louis, sent at least four plain white envelopes with a powdery substance to elected officials in Chicago. They were postmarked in Springfield on Oct. 19 and had Unglesbee's name handwritten in the return address section.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/ap-illinois-man-charged-with-mailing-white-powder-to-members-of-congress/
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- 7 displaced after West Side apartment fire
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Officials say seven people are without a place to stay after a fire erupted at an apartment building on the city's West Side on Tuesday morning.
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- 2 injured in shooting inside Loop business
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Authorities say two men are recovering in the hospital following a shooting inside a business in the Loop on Monday evening.
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- Incarcerated women make history after earning bachelor's degrees from Northwestern University
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- 5:56
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- On graduation day at Northwestern University, a group of students received their college degrees after completing their coursework way off campus.
WGN's Mike Lowe takes you inside Northwestern University's Prison Education Program where a group of incarcerated women made history.
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- Shooting involving federal agents under investigation on Chicago's Lower West Side
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A shooting involving federal agents is under investigation Monday evening on Chicago’s Lower West Side, according to Chicago police. WGN's Emmy Victor has the latest details.
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- Final Sprint to Midterm Elections | Candidates for Chicago Mayor File Petitions | The Point
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- 11:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- With just 8 days until the midterm elections, the contests that could determine control of Congress are taking over local airwaves.
But in Chicago, what happens after November is getting all of the attention. Monday was the final day for candidates to file petitions to get on the 2027 mayoral ballot.
Professor Connie Mixon, director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, joins The Point to talk about both elections.
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- Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Surgeons on Oct. 13 removed a lobe where the nodule later diagnosed as malignant was located, in the first major health event of Leo's 17-month pontificate.
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- Illinois man charged with mailing white powder to members of Congress
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A 37-year-old Illinois man is charged with sending threatening letters to members of Congress containing a white powder, including one with a note reading “HAH enjoy the gift,” according to federal court records.
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- Family speaks out after Chicago mother was shot in head during alleged road rage incident
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The family of a Chicago mother who was shot in the head in a suspected road rage incident is speaking out as she remains in a medically induced coma. WGN's Jenna Barnes has the full story.
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- Chicago-style dirty tricks on display in Alaska?
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Are Chicago-style dirty tricks on display in the Alaska Senate race? It reminds WGN's Ben Bradley of similarly cynical moves used by the godfather of Illinois election chicanery: Michael J. Madigan.
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- Chicago police launch investigation into license plate reader misuse
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Chicago police have launched an internal investigation into the potential misuse of license plate readers and are seeking local input on how the department can make better use of the technology. WGN's Emmy Victor reports.
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- Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed denial of Brandon Johnson's corporate head tax
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Billions of dollars are up for debate and it's all part of the City of Chicago's budget process. Monday marked the first day city leaders officially started looking at ideas of what to spend money on, and what to cut back.
WGN's Jeremy Ross reports on the leading items of contention as city budget negotiations officially begin.
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- King tides bring major coastal flooding to Florida
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Major coastal flooding in Florida caused huge problems for residents Monday. The onshore flooding shut down roads, impacted businesses and lead to dangerous surf and beach erosion. WGN's Alyssa Donovan has more details.
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- Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines | Medical Watch
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- For Monday, Oct. 26, WGN's Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information.
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- Beef jerky sold in 7 states, including Illinois, recalled after bypassing federal inspection
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Have you bought beef jerky recently? A recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says it might be time to throw it out.
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- Open enrollment begins: What Medicare beneficiaries need to know for 2027
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Open enrollment for Medicare plans is underway, and several changes are going into effect in 2027 that could affect your health care coverage. Medicare beneficiaries can now change their health and drug coverage plans for the upcoming year through Dec. 7.
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- Lemont man accused of keeping 76 dogs in 'deplorable conditions' released
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A Cook County judge released a suburban man from custody Monday after he was accused of keeping 76 dogs in “deplorable conditions" at his Lemont home. WGN's Patrick Elwood has the latest details.
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- Chicago Bears headlines after their Thursday Night win against the Patriots | The Sports Office
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- 18:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Chris Boden, Kevin Powell and Nate Poppen break down the growing hype surrounding Caleb Williams, the nickname growing in popularity for Luther Burden, takeaways from the Bears' skill position groups after their win over the Patriots, and the impact of Cole Kmet's season-ending injury on the Bears' offense.
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- Are Chicago-style dirty tricks on display in Alaska senate race?
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- It reminds of similarly cynical moves used by the godfather of Illinois election chicanery: Michael J. Madigan.
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- Power grid investment, Trash cleanup challenge, Battery research, Unmanned flights - The Forecasters
- Runtime
- 24:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- 'The Forecasters," focusing on weather, climate and environment, streams weeknights at 7 p.m. CT on WGN+.
On Friday's program:
- Chicago is going up against Philly and Los Angeles to prove which city can pick up the most trash in just one month
- A company is testing fully autonomous planes
- Ceremony recognizes partnership between NASA and the US Navy following the Artemis II mission
- Billions of federal dollars are being spent to improve America's energy grid
- Major corporations are teaming up with universities in the global race to improve batteries
- A sewer inspection robot gets credit for helping rescue a stranded cat
- Divers off the coast of North Carolina are documenting undersea history
@ wgntv.com/TheForecasters
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- Six Flags Great America to add seat belts to Raging Bull after fatal incident on similar coaster at
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Seat belts will be added to one of the most popular roller coasters at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee following the death of a man who was ejected from his seat on a similar coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia earlier this month, park officials have confirmed.
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- Frankfort mother accused of killing her 2-year-old appears in court
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Frankfort mother accused of killing her 2-year-old son had another court date Monday morning.
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- Budget hearings begin Monday for Mayor Johnson's $17.6B budget proposal
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Days after Mayor Brandon Johnson presented his city budget proposal, city leaders are debating the details.
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- Commuters react to extension of CTA Green, Pink Line disruptions due to ongoing construction
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Commuters riding the CTA Green and Pink lines will have to navigate additional disruptions to start the week, as a construction project associated with the replacement of the Lake Street Bridge is being extended an additional two days. The Chicago Department of Transportation announced Sunday that construction associated with the replacement of the Lake Street Bridge is now scheduled to wrap up at 4 a.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 28. The original completion date had been Monday, Oct. 26. Commuters at the CTA Clinton Station, the Green and Pink Line stop at 540 West Lake Street, expressed frustration Monday at the ongoing delays.
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- Woman critically injured after being hit by CTA bus on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, according to Chicag
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A woman was critically injured after being hit by a CTA bus on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview late Sunday night, according to Chicago police. Police say officers responding to a call of a person in the road around 9 p.m. found the woman, approximately 40 years old, lying in the road in the 2500 block of North DuSable LSD with lower-body injuries.
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- Construction delay extends CTA Green and Pink Line disruptions through the start of the week, CDOT a
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- CTA construction on the Lake Street Bridge has been extended due to unexpected alignment issues, delaying regular service until Wednesday, Oct. 28. This delay impacts Green Line riders, who must use a free shuttle bus to traverse a temporary split in the Loop, and Pink Line riders, who are required to transfer to the Blue Line at Racine. Additionally, several elevated Loop stations remain closed for essential maintenance.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/traffic/construction-delay-extends-green-pink-line-disruptions/
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- CDOT construction project runs behind, impacting Green and Pink Line riders
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A construction project is running behind schedule, impacting Green and Pink Line riders as commuters navigate additional disruptions this weekend. WGN's Emmy Victor has the latest details.
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- Lakeview's Catcade returns after quick repair and fundraising
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A popular North Side cat adoption lounge is back open after a close call last week.
The Catcade — a cat adoption lounge in Lakeview where patrons can pay a flat rate to hang out with furry, four-legged friends of the feline variety — reopened on Sunday after a window was smashed on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
WGN's Jewell Hillery reports on the story.
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- Families celebrate Halloween with a side of science at Nature Museum
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum invited families to its annual BOO-seum Bash Sunday, with animal encounters, hands-on activities and plenty of Halloween fun. WGN's Christine Flores has the full story.
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- CTA construction delay extends Green, Pink Line disruptions
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A construction project is running behind schedule, impacting Green and Pink Line riders as commuters navigate additional disruptions this weekend. WGN's Emmy Victor has the latest details.
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- Weekend Break: The Cube Chicago
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- If you're looking for a high-energy gaming experience this weekend, The Cube Chicago offers an interactive adventure based on a hit game show from across the pond.
WGN's Shannon Halligan takes you there on this edition of Weekend Break.
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- Imani Dream Angel Harvest Fest honors teen killed by stray bullet with annual harvest fest
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Twelve years after their daughter’s senseless murder, a Chicago family continues to turn their pain into purpose, uplifting others along the way. Invited to show up in costumes, families came out for some fall fun at the Aspira Community Center and High School. The annual Imani Dream Angel Harvest Fest is about much more than fun and games.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/features/chicago-family-honors-teen-killed-by-stray-bullet-with-annual-harvest-fest/
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- 1 man killed, 2 men injured in shooting late Saturday night in Garfield Park, according to Chicago p
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- One man was killed and two other men were wounded, including one critically, in a shooting late Saturday night in Garfield Park on the city's West Side, according to Chicago police. Police say the three men were standing at a gas station around 10 p.m. in the 400 block of South Kostner Avenue when a white SUV pulled up. Three armed men got out of the SUV, police say, and began shooting at the three men before fleeing the scene in the same SUV.
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- Record crowd raises more than $1M at Chicago ALS Walk for Life
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A record number of people made their way to Soldier Field Saturday for the annual ALS Walk for Life. WGN's Christine Flores has more details.
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- CPD: 3 shot, 1 critically, on Chicago's West Side
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Three people were shot, one critically, Saturday afternoon on Chicago’s West Side.
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- Chicago family honors teen killed by stray bullet with annual harvest fest
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The annual Imani Dream Angel Harvest Fest honors Alexandria Imani Burgos, who was killed by a stray bullet in 2014. The event also supports local families and promotes gun safety. WGN's Jewell Hillery has more details.
