WGN News
Felony charges filed against man accused of killing woman, assaulting another in East Chatham
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- Felony charges filed against man accused of killing woman, assaulting another in East Chatham
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A Chicago man accused of murdering a woman and sexually assaulting another in the city's East Chatham neighborhood is now facing felony charges. WGN's Jeremy Ross has more details.
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- 5 E. coli cases possibly linked to Bengston's Pumpkin Farm - WGN Weekend Morning News at 7
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Will County Health Department is investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli that may be connected to Bengston's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.
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- CTA riders to face disruptions as repair work shuts down all elevated Loop 'L' stations over the wee
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- CTA riders may face some disruptions this weekend as track work gets underway in the Loop.
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- Chicago police investigating strangulation death, assault in East Chatham
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Mourners gathered in West Englewood Friday night, honoring the memory of the woman killed. WGN's Jeremy Ross reports.
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- 5 E. coli cases possibly linked to Bengston's Pumpkin Farm
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Will County Health Department is investigating five confirmed E. coli cases that may be linked to Bengston's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen. WGN's Emmy Victor reports.
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- Conversation about the Midterms
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- 5:10
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Anthony Fowler, Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago talks about the current state of the midterms set for Nov. 3rd.
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- ShotSpotter replacement technology is set to begin testing on Chicago's West, South sides
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has long called ShotSpotter an ineffective tool, but in a matter of days, the city's south and west sides will get new technology to detect gunfire. WGN's Jenna Barnes reports.
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- Bronzeville landmark moves closer to reopening after major renovation
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Founded in 1940 as a space for Black artists to shine and express themselves, the center is recognized as one of the oldest independent Black art centers in the country. WGN's Jewell Hillery reports.
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- Pollution could play role in harming brains as we age — and more health headlines | Medical Watch
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- For Friday, Oct. 23, WGN's Micah Materre, filling in for Dina Bair, has the latest on new medical information.
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- New stretch of I-490 opening in Chicago's suburbs
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- It's nearly a billion dollars over budget and more than two years late, but a new stretch of the Illinois Tollway is opening.
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- Person of interest questioned in East Chatham death, sexual assault, source says
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A chilling investigation is underway in Chicago’s East Chatham neighborhood, as police say they are looking into one death and at least one sexual assault, as they question one person, according to a CPD source.
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- 'Things are looking up': South Side Community Art Center holds beam raising celebration
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The South Side Community Art Center held a beam raising celebration Friday — shifting the Chicago landmark one step closer to its multi-million dollar restoration goals.
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- New inspection at South Chicago Chapel, where over 50 decomposing bodies found
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- On Friday, a court-ordered inspection is set to take place at a Southeast Side funeral home where more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in various states of decomposition over the summer.
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- WATCH LIVE | Indiana Secretary of State debate
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- 2:21:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The two major party candidates for Indiana’s Secretary of State race will answer some of your questions ahead of November’s general election on Thursday evening.
Beau Bayh, the Democratic Party candidate, and Max Engling, the Republican Party candidate, qualified to participate in FOX59/CBS4’s live Secretary of State debate. The debate will be at 7 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday and will air live from the station’s Indianapolis studios.
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- Chicagoland's Halloween Houses: Whispering Shadows Estate in Winthrop Harbor
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Something scary is happening in the far north suburbs.
Aaron Shriver and his family have been putting on a Halloween home haunt for the past few years - and 2026 brings their biggest haunt ever.
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- Chicagoland's Halloween Houses: Whispering Shadows Estate in Winthrop Harbor
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- 4:59
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Something scary is happening in the far north suburbs.
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- Chicagoland's Halloween Houses: Whispering Shadows Estate in Winthrop Harbor
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Something scary is happening in the far north suburbs.
Aaron Shriver and his family have been putting on a Halloween home haunt for the past few years - and 2026 brings their biggest haunt ever.
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- New inspection to take place at South Chicago Chapel, where over 50 decomposing bodies were found ov
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- On Friday, a court-ordered inspection is set to take place at a Southeast Side funeral home where more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in various states of decomposition over the summer.
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- Chicago basks in sunniest October open in 102 years
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Thursday's 100% sunny skies made it the sixth consecutive day the city has logged more than 90% of possible sunshine. It brings the monthly tally to 76%, making this the sunniest open to October in 102 years, since 1924.
#ilwx #chicago #october2026
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- Habitat for Humanity Women Build brings affordable homes and hope to West Pullman
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- 4:05
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Every October, women pick up hammers and get to work, building houses in one Chicago neighborhood.
For 50 years, Habitat for Humanity has turned the dream of homeownership into reality, building hope in the process. This year is the 14th annual Habitat for Humanity Women Build, where crews are working on the first eight units of a 20-townhome development called Maple Park Landing in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
WGN's Lauren Jiggetts brings you the Cover Story.
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- NIPSCO says it will release independent review of storm performance
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- 5:27
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- NIPSCO President and COO Vince Parisi discussed the utility company's response to the August 11 derecho and its commitment to releasing the results of an upcoming independent audit during an interview with WGN's Emmy Victor.
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- Woman shot with children in backset in apparent Brighton Park road rage incident
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Chicago police are investigating after a woman was shot in the head while inside a car on the city’s Southwest Side. Authorities said two young children were in the backseat. WGN's Jenna Barnes reports.
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- Bears Honor Mike Ditka before and during Thursday Night Football game vs. Patriots
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Before the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams square off against the New England Patriots and Drake Maye — and later during halftime — Soldier Field played host to a number of celebrations in honor of Da Coach, Mike Ditka.
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- NIPSCO CEO addresses criticisms over storm restoration response
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- NIPSCO is finally answering questions — weeks after a powerful derecho left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents in the dark.
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- LCSAO declines criminal charges in shooting death of Mary Alice Love at hands of MPD officer
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The family of Mary Alice Love learned Thursday that the Lake County State's Attorney's Office (LCSAO) will not be filing criminal charges against the Mundelein Police Department (MPD) officer who shot and killed her back in May.
WGN's Dana Rebik reports on the story.
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- Reporting Sexual Assault on Campus
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- 5:17
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Debra Perry, Director of Advocacy & Crisis Intervention Services at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago talks about the resources available for those who experience sexual violence on campus or anywhere. She says the most important step for the victim is going to an ER to start the process of reporting the assault. The YWCA Chicago has resources available for victims. Find more information at ywcachicago.org.
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- How mRNA vaccines could help the immune system fight cancer cells
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Triumph over disease takes many research approaches. It involves collaboration, artificial intelligence, and sometimes looking to other diseases to figure out what works. That's the thinking behind how COVID-19 vaccine research may play a role in a cancer cure. WGN's Dina Bair reports.
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- Fast-acting neighbors help save cats from escaping after window shattered at The Catcade
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- After the window was shattered at The Catcade in Lakeview, fast-acting neighbors rushed to it to make sure no cats escaped.
WGN's Jewell Hillery reports on the story.
More info: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/fast-acting-neighbors-help-save-cats-from-escaping-after-window-shattered-at-the-catcade/
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- Off-duty Hammond police officer charged with reckless homicide in deadly drunk driving crash
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- An off-duty Hammond police officer has been charged after a deadly drunk driving accident in Northwest Indiana last Friday.
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- From the WGN archives: Mike Ditka and Robert Duvall talk about "Kicking and Screaming"
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- 4:30
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- As Chicago continues to honor the late, great Mike Ditka, WGN dug through our archives and found a gem of an interview with the charismatic Super Bowl-winning coach.
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- Fast-acting neighbors help save cats from escaping after window shattered at The Catcade
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- After the window was shattered at The Catcade in Lakeview, fast-acting neighbors rushed to it to make sure no cats escaped.
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- Woman shot in head during apparent road rage incident in Brighton Park: alderman
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Chicago police are investigating after a woman was shot in the head while inside a car on the city's Southwest Side.
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- Bears to honor late Mike Ditka before, during Thursday night's game against Patriots at Soldier Fiel
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Thursday night's game marks the first time the Chicago Bears have played at Soldier Field since legendary Hall of Famer player and coach Mike Ditka died on Oct. 9 at age 86. The first 10,000 fans into Soldier Field will receive a free giveaway of a fake mustache and a headband inspired by Ditka's iconic Bears sweater. Additionally, a moment of silence will be held before the game, and tributes to Ditka will run throughout it. Bears players will wear Ditka's No. 89 patch on their jerseys for the rest of the season.
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- 3 Chicagoland US representatives receive more suspicious mail
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois), Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) and Brad Schneider (D-Illinois) have received more suspicious mail at their respective offices.
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- The Point Special: School Board Forum
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- 48:14
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley hosts a special forum with the three candidates who want to be Chicago's next school board president.
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- Huntley man who drives school bus for preschool children with special needs charged with possession
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A 43-year-old northwest suburban man who drives a school bus for preschool children with special needs has been arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials. Jon Roth of Huntley has been charged with 10 felony counts of possession of CSAM of a victim under 13 years of age, the Huntley Police Department announced Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, WGN-TV learned that Roth is a bus driver for the Early Childhood Center, a preschool for children with special needs in Huntley School District 158. Parents subsequently received an email from the school district alerting them of Roth's arrest, saying they immediately put him on leave pending the investigation.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/northwest-suburbs/huntley-man-arrested-charged-with-possession-of-child-sexual-abuse-materials/
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- WATCH LIVE | Mayor Johnson to present budget proposal
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- 1:36:13
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Mayor Brandon Johnson will unveil his $17.6 billion budget proposal this morning, with new taxes aimed at closing a massive budget gap.
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- School bus driver for preschool children with special needs charged with possession of CSAM
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A 43-year-old northwest suburban man has been arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials.
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- The Long-Lost Suburban Amusement Park Sandwiched Between 2 Cemeteries
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Chicago was once home to a plethora of amusement parks: Old Chicago. Kiddieland. Riverview, but one that was in suburban Forest Park had a particular distinction, as Larry Potash reports in this Backstory short.
For the full piece, go to: https://tinyurl.com/5n6sw2z5
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- From Playboy to Ali: The Chicagoan who was the Father of Contemporary Sports Art
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- In this piece for Backstory, Larry Potash takes a fresh look at LeRoy Nieman, and why his style–situated at the confluence of art and commerce—is perhaps more influential than he gets credit for.
For the full piece, go to: https://tinyurl.com/bdh4cnyc
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- The Spy Who Sent Himself into the Nazi Death Camps
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- In this piece for Backstory, Larry Potash profiles the amazing tale of Witold Pilecki and others who chose to fight back against Nazi tyranny.
For the full story, go to: https://tinyurl.com/2jppr4wj
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- The Point Special: School Board Forum - Extended Digital Coverage
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- 29:19
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley hosts extended digital coverage of The Point Special: School Board Forum
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- Right over easy: Chicago School Board president hopefuls talk about fight for the future
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- 12:23
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Our Political Editor Tahman Bradley hosts a special forum with the three candidates who want to be Chicago’s next school board president. PART 2
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- Chicago School Board president hopefuls talk voter confidence, district improvements and enrollment
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- 13:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Our Political Editor, Tahman Bradley, hosts a special forum with the three candidates vying to become Chicago’s next school board president. PART 1
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- Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould steps down as St. Viator football coach
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Former Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould resigned as head football coach at St. Viator High School Wednesday.
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- Three members of violence prevention nonprofit shot outside Chicago office
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A nonprofit group assisting in violence prevention says three of its members were victims of a shooting outside one of their offices. WGN's Angelica Sanchez has the latest details.
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- Reaction to forum for Chicago School Board President
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- 5:54
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- It's become one of the most competitive contests in Chicago's November election. Three candidates are vying to be Chicago's next school board president and each one is facing controversy in the run-up to Election Day.
WGN-TV Political Editor Tahman Bradley moderated a special forum tonight with the candidates and joined WGN News at 9 to discuss
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- Rare AZ severe weather outbreak, Nor'Easter damage, New National Park - The Forecasters
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- 24:13
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- 'The Forecasters' on Wednesday evening are WGN Weather Producer Bill Snyder and WGN Meteorologist Justin Hobbs.
On the program:
- A rare severe weather outbreak, including the first tornado watch in several years, hits Arizona
- Along the southern California coast, emergency work is underway to shore up eroding beaches
- Images from North Carolina show significant damage from a passing Nor'Easter
- Gary, Ind., residents are still having trouble keep the lights on, months after severe storms
- The feds will give $8 billion to farmers to help offset high diesel prices
- Honolulu is looking to AI to help detect weather threats and natural disasters
- America has a new national park
- Plus: Stunning viewer-submitted weather photos, Meteorologist Tim Joyce's Climate Report and the complete Chicagoland forecast.
@ wgntv.com/TheForecasters
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'The Forecasters' streams live weeknights at 7 p.m. CT...
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- Outreach workers recovering after drive-by shooting in Little Village
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A nonprofit group assisting in violence prevention says three of its members were victims of a shooting outside one of their offices. The nonprofit's members do not believe they were the intended target. WGN's Angelica Sanchez reports.
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- Aurora officer speaks after saving man from house fire
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- An Aurora police officer who was first to arrive at a home on fire is being called a hero and spoke with WGN-TV on Wednesday.
