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At least 5 dead, 5 others injured after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
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- At least 5 dead, 5 others injured after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people as it struck vehicles and burst into flames, authorities said.
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- South Sider rally at Gresham Community Center to donate blood in fight against sickle cell anemia
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A South Side community center transformed into a health clinic on Sunday, where loved ones and complete strangers showed up hoping to make life a little bit easier for a local woman battling sickle cell anemia.
WGN's Jewell Hillery has the story.
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- Chicago hosts 25th annual Bike the Drive event on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A portion of DuSable Lake Shore Drive was closed to car traffic for several hours Sunday morning for the 25th annual "Bike the Drive" event. WGN's Christine Flores has the full story.
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- Labor Day travel rush underway: What to expect at Chicago airports
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- The busiest travel day of the holiday weekend is underway at O’Hare International Airport, with thousands of passengers making their way through the terminals. WGN's Angelica Sanchez has more on what to expect at the airports.
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- At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people as it struck vehicles and burst into flames, authorities said.
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- Weekend Break: Neverland Tea at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A little bit of brunch and pixie dust can sprinkle some magic into the weekend.
WGN's Shannon Halligan takes you to the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace for a cup of "Neverland Tea" on this edition of Weekend Break.
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- 15-year-old boy shot multiple times in South Shore, according to Chicago police | Crime Watch
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in the South Shore neighborhood Saturday night, according to Chicago police.
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- 25th annual 'Bike the Drive' event underway Sunday morning on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A portion of DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed to car traffic for several hours Sunday morning for the 25th annual "Bike the Drive" event. Bike riders of all ages will enjoy a scenic 30-mile loop that includes rest stops, water and snacks. The event includes riders of all ages, and participants can bike all 30 miles of the route or just a portion of it.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/25th-annual-bike-the-drive-event-underway-sunday-morning-on-dusable-lake-shore-drive/
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- Englewood Village Market offers affordable produce and local goods
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- While summer may be winding down, fresh produce and good vibes are always in season at the Englewood Village Market. WGN's Angelica Sanchez has the full story.
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- Parents, students speak out after racist incident at suburban high school football game
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- An investigation is underway after an incident of "racist harassment" at a suburban high school football game Friday night. WGN's Christine Flores has the latest details, including reaction from parents and students.
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- Officials probe incident of ‘racist harassment’ at suburban high school football game
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- An investigation is underway after an incident of “racist harassment” at a suburban high school football game Friday night.
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- AVP League Championships return to Chicago's Oak Street Beach
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- After traveling across the country this summer, the AVP League Championships are back in the Windy City, taking over Oak Street Beach. WGN's Jewell Hillery has the full story.
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- Future White Sox owner reveals renderings for riverfront stadium at 'The Railyards'
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- An option for a new Chicago White Sox stadium has been revealed amid the franchise's push for a new ballpark.
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- Coast Guard reminding Chicago to stay water safe during Labor Day weekend
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The United States Coast Guard is reminding Chicagoans to stay water safe this holiday weekend.
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- Labor Day Weekend Weather | Hawaii & Hurricane Lowell | 'Dead' Deer | Moon Base - The Forecasters
- Runtime
- 24:23
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- On Friday's episode:
- Labor Day means last call for Chicago-area beaches and outdoor pools
- Preparations are ongoing in Hawaii for a brush with Hurricane Lowell in the coming days
- First responders are using boats to rescue people from flooded homes in Ohio
- A sheriff's deputy gets quite a scare while checking on what he thought was roadkill
- A wedding continues -- despite the church being flooded!
- Surveillance video shows what happens when you mess with a rogue robot
- Investing in America: NASA's administrator talks about a planned base on the moon
- Two separate craft are on their way to study Mercury
- Meet the man who has a knack for finding what's been lost in the lake
- We reveal our 'We Bet on Weather' leaderboard
- The complete Chicagoland forecast
https://www.wgntv.com/TheForecasters
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'The Forecasters' streams live weeknights at 7 p.m. CT on WGN+.
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- Murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ends with hung jury
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has ended with a hung jury. After seven days of deliberations, jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on murder charges, and now there are questions about whether prosecutors will re-try the case.
WGN's Jenna Barnes has the latest developments.
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- Travelers to hit the skies and roads over Labor Day Weekend despite high fuel prices
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- More than 1.7 million travelers are expected to move through Chicago airports and many others are expected to hit the roads this Labor Day Weekend. It all comes amid rising fuel prices.
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- ‘They forgot him’: Suburban doggy day care owner charged after dog dies in van
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The owner of a suburban doggy day care has been charged after a black lab died in a van Wednesday during the heat.
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- CPS Board president candidate faces questions of her past, her plans - The Point
- Runtime
- 11:40
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Jessica Biggs, a Chicago Board of Education member, is running for Board President in the city's first ever election for that post. As the campaign heats up, Biggs is facing questions about her past.
She joins The Point to discuss her past and her plans for the board.
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'The Point' airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.
Airdate: September 4, 2026
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- Illinois rule denies non-U.S. citizens fishing licenses
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Anglers and the businesses that serve them are noticing a quiet change in state policy that determines who can cast a line in Illinois lakes and rivers.
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- Lita Simanis of Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois joins to discuss mothers & mental health
- Runtime
- 5:33
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The weeks-long trial of Lindsay Clancy....a Massachusetts mother charged with murder in the deaths of her three children, has brought new attention to a condition called postpartum psychosis. After a week of deliberations - the case ended in a mistrial, with the jury deadlocked which gives you a sense of the complexity behind these cases.
Lita Simanis with the "Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois" is joining us to continue the conversation around mothers and mental health.
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- Docs: Frankfort mom accused of killing 2-year-old son was 'very invested' with Lindsay Clancy case
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Frankfort mother charged with first-degree murder of her 2-year-old son was "very invested" with the Lindsay Clancy case, according to court documents obtained Friday.
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- Coast Guard reminding Chicago to stay water safe during Labor Day weekend
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The United States Coast Guard is reminding Chicagoans to stay water safe this holiday weekend.
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- 9/4 MEDWATCH
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- 5:59
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- 9/4 MEDWATCH
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- State defends medically assisted end-of-life law in court
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The state of Illinois is defending its medically assisted end-of-life law in federal court on Friday.
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- Weekender: From jazz festival to Rob Zombie, something for everyone this LDW
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- From a jazz festival in Millennium Park to Rob Zombie, there's something for everyone this Labor Day weekend.
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- Over 1.7M travelers expected through Chicago airports this Labor Day weekend
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Chicago Department of Aviation is estimating there will be more than 1,700,000 travelers going through airports this holiday weekend.
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- Josh Talks PCA, Bears Outlook with Adam Amin
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- 8:46
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Adam Amin is about to be a very busy man. He'll be on the call for the Bears/Panthers game MLB Playoffs for FOX, in addition to being the TV voice of the Bulls. Josh caught up with Adam Thursday at Wrigley Field to talk about PCA's breakout season and what he saw from the Bears this preseason.
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- Ballet and Broadway dancers' wedding routine amasses millions of views
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A newlywed couple danced “like no one was watching” on their wedding day, only to find out that millions have seen their first dance.
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- Power outages continue in Gary amid hot temperatures
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- A limited number of NIPSCO customers still do not have power stemming from the heavy storms on Aug. 11, but with the extreme heat this week, being without air conditioning is taking a toll, especially on vulnerable residents.
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- Chicago inventor launches new card game 'Rupture'
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- 4:29
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The card and board game business is already a $20 billion industry, and the next popular pastime might come from Chicago.
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- Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury still deadlocked after 6 days of deliberations
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial sent the jury home on Friday. They're still deadlocked after six days of deliberations without a verdict.
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- Record Heat Tonight? | Pacific Storm Trio | Mice Fight | Employees of the Month - The Forecasters
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- 24:23
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- On Thursday's edition:
- Chicago could set an overnight heat record
- Health officials warn: we're in peak West Nile season
- The Atlantic remains quiet, but there are three hurricanes churning in the Pacific
- The WGN Weather Team wins Employee of the Month. So who gets the parking spot?
https://www.wgntv.com/TheForecasters
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'The Forecasters' streams live weeknights at 7 p.m. CT on WGN+.
Airdate: September 3, 2026 | Episode 255
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- Budget forecast blame game & midterm election mail-in ballot confusion - The Point
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- 12:49
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration released its 2027 budget forecast. The city is facing a $882.4 million dollar budget hole. Johnson blames a group of City Council members for signing off on one-time revenue sources rather than his tax-the-rich proposals.
But the Budget Accountability Coalition is pushing back. Alderman Anthony Beale (9th) joins to The Point to discuss.
Later, Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins to discuss preparations for the midterm elections amid confusion of mail-in ballots.
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'The Point' airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.
Airdate: September 3, 2026
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- ADL trains security to spot anti-Semitic symbols at Ye's Chicago show
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Ye is in town for his first concert in Chicago after years of making anti-Semitic remarks. As fans flock to Soldier Field for the rapper's homecoming show, the Anti-Defamation League is training security guards to recognize anti-Semitic symbols that could show up in the stands.
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- Adler Planetarium Team Assisting with Recovery in Nepal
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Laura Trouille, VP of Science Engagement at the Adler Planetarium, joins the WGN Evening News at 5 to discuss how scientists are using satellite images to help with recovery after the devastating flooding in Nepal.
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- Chicago mayor projects $283.9 million reduction in 2027 budget gap, latest on mail-in ballots
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration released its 2027 budget forecast on Thursday, and while Chicago still faces a multi-million dollar deficit, there are some signs of improvement.
The Trump administration on Thursday again asked the Supreme Court to let it move ahead with restrictions on mail ballots before the midterm elections in November.
WGN political editor Tahman Bradley brings you the stories.
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- Extreme heat takes toll on Gary residents waiting for power
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A limited number of NIPSCO customers still do not have power stemming from the heavy storms on Aug. 11, but with the extreme heat this week, being without air conditioning is taking a toll, especially on vulnerable residents.
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- Meet Yohei Yamada, Chicago's go-to diver for sunken valuables
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- If you've ever seen a phone, ring or something far more valuable disappear over the side of a boat, there's one Chicago number you might want in your phone.
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- Woman dead, man injured in Lockport Township crossfire
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Deputies arrived on the scene and found two victims, a 31-year-old woman and an adult male, in the driveway of the home. WGN's Jewell Hillery reports.
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- Gloria Steinem, defining symbol of women’s movement and eloquent advocate for equality, dies at 92
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became the most visible symbol of the U.S. women’s movement and remained a fierce and eloquent advocate for equality for six decades, has died. She was 92.
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- Deerfield family demands accountability after dog dies in pet daycare van
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A north suburban family is trying to make sense of how their dog, a 5-year-old black lab named Miller, was left in a pet daycare van all day, leading to his death in the extreme heat.
WGN's Pat Elwood brings you the story.
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- The power of music to relieve pain — and more health headlines | Medical Watch
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- For Thursday, Sept. 3, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information.
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- Suburban chiropractor pleads guilty to secret recordings of patients | Crime Watch Chicago
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- A suburban chiropractor accused of using hidden cameras to take secret recordings of his patients pleaded guilty, the Office of the Kane County State’s Attorney announced on Thursday.
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- Shedd Aquarium working to find answers after 3rd beluga whale dies in just over a week
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Two beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium died Wednesday afternoon, including one who arrived just weeks ago as part of an international rescue effort. Overall, three beluga whales have died at the aquarium in just over a week. Shedd officials say there are now 15 belugas remaining at the aquarium, eight that were rescued from Marineland Park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and seven that are part of Shedd's resident pod.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/2-beluga-whales-die-at-shedd-aquarium/
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- Woman killed, man injured after becoming caught in crossfire of shooting in Lockport Township
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Authorities say a woman is dead and a man is recovering in the hospital after they were caught in the crossfire of a shooting in suburban Lockport on Wednesday afternoon.
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- 2 beluga whales dies at Shedd Aquarium, 3rd overall in just over a week
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Two beluga whales, 20-year-old female Rain and 34-year-old male Beethoven, died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium on Wednesday. Rain had recently joined the facility as part of an international rescue effort from a closed Canadian marine park. Officials are conducting necropsies and medical exams to determine the cause of death. This follows the recent passing of another rescued whale, Peekachu, last week.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/2-beluga-whales-die-at-shedd-aquarium/
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- WATCH LIVE | The Sports Office | Sept. 1, 2026
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- 47:51
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- LIVE NOW | The Sports Office!
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- Homicide investigation launched after 2-year-old boy killed in Frankfort | Crime Watch Chicago
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A homicide investigation is underway in suburban Frankfort after a two-year-old boy was killed on Tuesday afternoon.
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- Residents in Bridgeport and Chinatown speak out against Amtrak’s plans to open a new rail yard
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Residents in Bridgeport and Chinatown gathered Wednesday evening to speak out against Amtrak’s plans to open a new rail yard in the neighborhood. WGN's Emmy Victor has the latest.
