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Exclusive: Mayor responds to calls for ethics investigation, speaks on education agenda - The Point
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- Exclusive: Mayor responds to calls for ethics investigation, speaks on education agenda - The Point
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- 11:48
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Mayor Brandon Johnson responds after a group of alders call for an ethics investigation into his use of videos produced by World Business Chicago that they say enter muddy ground between governing and campaigning.
Also, Libertarian candidate for Cook County Assessor Nico Tsatsoulis joins the show to share his vision for property tax assessments going forward.
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'The Point' airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.
Airdate: September 2, 2026
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- Alsip businesses consider security fog after recent smash-and-grabs | Crime Watch Chicago
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Some businesses have alarms, some have surveillance, but a handful of businesses in Alsip are thinking about adding fog to the mix.
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- Northwestern University study links extreme heat to spike in Chicago ER visits
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Extreme heat can harm the body. Many know the obvious health risks of heat—dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke—but a new study suggests heat may also cause other health problems. WGN's Alyssa Donavan reports from the lakefront.
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- Got a bad boss? Expert shares tips for making the workplace better
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Tom Gimble, of the American Staffing Association, joined WGN Evening News to share practical tips for dealing with a difficult boss, from staying positive and communicating clearly to setting goals and more.
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- Bridgeport and Chinatown residents protest Amtrak's new railyard plan
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Residents in Bridgeport and Chinatown gathered Wednesday evening to speak out against Amtrak’s plans to open a new railyard in the neighborhood. WGN's Emmy Victor reports.
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- Mayor Johnson extends free internet program for 28,000 CPS students as reelection rumors swirl
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Mayor Brandon Johnson visited Back of the Yards College Prep on Wednesday to announce an extension of a program allowing some Chicago Public Schools students free high-speed internet at home. Johnson's visit comes with speculation soaring that he will soon announce his 2027 reelection plans.
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- A new target for treating high blood pressure — and more health headlines | Medical Watch
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- For Wednesday, Sept. 2, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information
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- Traffic on the move after heat causes Lake Shore Drive bridge to get stuck open
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Traffic is back on the move after a bridge along DuSable Lake Shore Drive that was stuck in the "up" position finally closed. WGN's Jenna Barnes has the latest details.
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- Inside The Berghoff and its 130-year brewing history in Chicago
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- There aren’t many places in Chicago where ordering a beer can take you back more than 130 years. But a place along Adams and Dearborn is doing just that. WGN's Erin McElroy has the full story.
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- Far South Side bridge appears to be stuck in "up" position
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Another bridge in Chicago appears to be stuck in the "up" position.
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- Homicide investigation underway after 2-year-old boy killed in suburban Frankfort
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- 2:53
- 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. WGN's Dana Rebik reports.
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- Tom Pelissero on Year 2 for the Bears under Ben Johnson | GN Sports
- Runtime
- 10:58
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Tom Pelissero from Netflix and The Ringer joined CB to discuss year two under Ben Johnson, what the effect of the injuries in the Bears Secondary will mean, and what he expects from Caleb Williams this season.
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- 2nd teenager dies in Crest Hill quadruple shooting, authorities say
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- A second teenager has died following a shooting late Saturday night in southwest suburban Crest Hill, according to authorities. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that 18-year-old Jamari Finch of Joliet, who police said had been airlifted to a Chicago hospital in critical condition after being shot, died Tuesday morning. Another 18-year-old, Kamarion Coleman of Woodridge, was pronounced dead at the scene.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/news/southwest-suburbs/1-teenager-killed-3-others-wounded-in-shooting-late-saturday-night-in-southwest-suburban-crest-hill-police-say/
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- Mayor, governor fire back after Trump's claims about Chicago violence
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Mayor Brandon Johnson did not mince words Tuesday when asked about a recent social media post from President Donald Trump criticizing the city’s handling of violence following the largest mass shooting in Chicago so far this year. And Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, also a frequent critic of the president, fired back in his own social media post. It started with a pre-dawn post from Trump early Tuesday morning, after a shooting on the South Side over the weekend left one person dead and at least 14 others wounded. Trump's subsequent Truth Social post mischaracterized violence in Chicago, and when Johnson was asked about the president’s comments, he unloaded.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/politics-3/johnson-fires-back-at-trump-after-chicago-violence-claims/
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- Teams totaling up storm damage in south suburbs for potential aid
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Teams on the ground spent Wednesday morning seeing the storm damage in the south suburbs in an effort to get federal disaster funding.
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- Drivers face backups as Lake Shore Drive bridge remains in up position
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Drivers are facing some backups on Wednesday morning after a bridge along Lake Shore Drive was lifted.
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- 2 rescued after driver crashes truck into pond in north suburbs
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Authorities say two people and a dog were pulled to safety on Wednesday morning after they crashed their truck into a pond in the north suburbs.
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- WATCH LIVE | The Sports Office | Sept. 1, 2026
- Runtime
- 29:41
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- LIVE NOW | The Sports Office!
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- Teen boy injured in shooting outside West Side restaurant | Crime Watch Chicago
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Police are searching for two people after a teen boy was injured in a shooting on the city's West Side on Tuesday night.
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- Heavy police presence reported at Frankfort home | Crime Watch Chicago
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- A large police presence has been spotted at a home in suburban Frankfort on Wednesday morning.
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- Johnson, Pritzker fire back at Trump's claims on Chicago violence following Washington Park mass sho
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Mayor Brandon Johnson did not mince words Tuesday when asked about a recent social media post from President Donald Trump criticizing the city’s handling of violence following the largest mass shooting in Chicago so far this year. And Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, also a frequent critic of the president, fired back in his own social media post. It started with a pre-dawn post from Trump early Tuesday morning, after a shooting on the South Side over the weekend left one person dead and at least 14 others wounded. Trump's subsequent Truth Social post mischaracterized violence in Chicago, and when Johnson was asked about the president’s comments, he unloaded.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/politics-3/johnson-fires-back-at-trump-after-chicago-violence-claims/
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- 2 CPD officers injured in overnight crash in Chatham
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- A pair of CPD officers were taken to the hospital following a crash on the city's South Side overnight.
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- Chicago 4th grader ranked #1 by USA Boxing
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Markise 'MJ' Wilson Jr. celebrated his 9th birthday on August 31st, but the 4th grader from Chicago's South Side already had more wins between the ropes than candles on his cake.
In a city rich in boxing tradition, Markise is one of a trio of young fighters punching above their weight as they make a name for themselves in arenas across the country
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- Sweltering heat blankets Chicagoland as Northwest Indiana residents still without power seek relief
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- September is off to a hot start and the heat is on full blast from Chicago to Northwest Indiana.
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- Remembering Todd Beamer, whose legendary phrase ‘Let’s roll’ aboard Flight 93 lives on
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- The legacy of Sept. 11 hero Todd Beamer remains ever-present at Wheaton College, where his former basketball teammate continues to honor his memory 25 years after the attacks. WGN's Mike Lowe has the full story.
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- Lightning Strike Survivor | Tropical Storm Edouard | Plastic into Food - The Forecasters
- Runtime
- 24:14
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- On Tuesday's episode:
- The heat is on! Chicago records the hottest start to September in more than four decades
- The heat advisory extends to Northwest Indiana, where some are still without power, and that means no airconditioning
- Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to make landfall along the Gulf coast Tuesday evening
- In the Grand Canyon, the search continues for those missing after flash floods amid the threat of more severe weather
- A plan by the president to offer a piece of Yosemite National Park for development gets pushback
- Scientists in Switzerland say dirty underwear can help identify a healthy ecosystem
- Scientists at Southern Illinois University use a process to turn plastic waste into food
- Lightning killed 11 people this meteorological summer
- One man who was struck by lightning survived and shares his story
- More rescued Beluga whales have arrived at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
- Viewer pho...
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- What NITA control means for transit in Chicagoland- The Point
- Runtime
- 11:50
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Public transit in the Chicago area is now under the control of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
NITA was created after Springfield stepped in to prevent a financial crisis in public transit. It will oversee the CTA, Metra, and Pace.
NITA's Chief Transition Officer Maulik Vaishnav joined The Point to discuss the changes.
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Airdate: September 1, 2026
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- Will Kyler Gordon play for the Chicago Bears this season? | The Sports Office
- Runtime
- 8:22
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- It's a question that's been seemingly stuck in limbo all offseason into training camp and the preseason for the Chicago Bears — What's going on with Kyler Gordon and will he ever see the field in 2026 as this nebulous calf injury continues to ail him and the Bears' defense?
Josh Frydman, Andy Masur and Nate Poppen discuss Gordon's future with the Bears on The Sports Office after what seemed like Bears General Manager Ryan Poles calling him out at Halas Hall earlier in the day on Sept. 1, 2026.
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- Northwest Indiana residents still without power seek relief from heat
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Some Northwest Indiana residents are still without power and are seeking a place to stay cool as September is off to a hot start.
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- Flock License Plate Cameras: Misuse, Privacy, and Public Safety Debate
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- This report examines the growing backlash against Flock license plate reader cameras, with Florida taking its cameras offline and Chicago-area communities debating their use. It highlights concerns over law enforcement misuse, ongoing investigations into unauthorized data access, and efforts by some municipalities to increase transparency while balancing public safety with privacy.
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- Flock cameras spark debate as Chicago suburbs take different approaches
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Suburban leaders are navigating growing controversies over the use of Flock license plate reader technology as some municipalities embrace its security benefits while others pause implementation due to privacy concerns and potential misuse. WGN's Jenna Barnes has more details.
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- Groundbreaking begins on $600 million Woodlawn Central project
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- A groundbreaking took place on Saturday, Aug. 29, for Woodlawn Central, located at 63rd and Cottage Grove. The church-led development will house nearly 1,000 residential units, a hotel, retail and office space, and more.
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- 3 businesses in Irving Park shopping strip broken into overnight | Crime Watch Chicago
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Within minutes, three businesses were broken into in the same Irving Park shopping strip. For one business owner, it's not the first time she's been targeted. And according to one contractor, numerous other North Side businesses have called for help cleaning up after overnight break-ins.
WGN's Dana Rebik reports on the story.
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- Founders Clock dedicated at Clark and Addison for Cubs 150th anniversary
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attended the dedication of a Founders Clock at Clark and Addison, which celebrates the championship players, fans, traditions, and the city.
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- Curbing violence in Chicago: Deputy mayor for community safety Emmanuel Andre shares vision
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Following President Donald Trump's comments about Chicago crime, the city's deputy mayor for community safety, Emmanuel Andre, joined WGN Evening News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to discuss the issue and more.
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- Former Chicago northwest suburbs care home employee pleads not guilty to filming naked residents
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- A former employee of an elderly care home in Chicago's northwest suburbs has pleaded not guilty to several felony charges alleging she unlawfully recorded naked residents at the care home.
WGN's Patrick Elwood reports on the story.
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- Suburban youth coach arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor faces judge | Crime Watch Chicago
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- A suburban youth coach wanted for the alleged criminal sexual abuse of a minor is now in custody, police in Vernon Hills said Monday. On Tuesday, he faced a judge for the first time.
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- Kane County man charged with first-degree murder of woman | Crime Watch Chicago
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- A man is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly killing a woman who was found dead in her home Sunday in Elgin.
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- Bears QB Caleb Williams set for 'Hot Ones'
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is bracing for a different kind of heat when he guest stars on 'Hot Ones' on Thursday, Sept. 3.
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- Naperville police searching for battery suspect
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- CrimeStoppers is now offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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- Understanding the truth behind peptide trends for health and fitness | Medical Watch
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Peptides are all the rage. Social media touts them as a powerful tool for weight loss, recovery from exercise, muscle building, and more. But do they work, and are they safe? WGN's Medical reporter Dina Bair has more.
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- Indiana deputy allegedly used Flock cameras to search same license plate 2,055 times
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- A former Indiana sheriff’s deputy was charged with official misconduct after reports he abused his access to Flock cameras by essentially stalking his girlfriend with the far-reaching surveillance system.
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- Mayor Brandon Johnson fires back at President Trump after Chicago violence claims
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was not mincing words Tuesday when asked about a recent social media post from President Donald Trump criticizing the city’s handling of violence. WGN's Tahman Bradley has the full story.
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- Pakistani neurological hospital fundraiser
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Chicago area donors are expected to contribute the most money to help the largest neurological diseases hospital in Pakistan.
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- City to open emergency assistance center for those impacted by Washington Park shooting - WGN Midday
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- The city of Chicago is opening an emergency assistance center on Tuesday to help those impacted by the deadly shooting in Washington Park over the weekend.
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- Suburban youth court makes court appearance after sexual abuse arrest | Crime Watch Chicago
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- A suburban youth coach wanted for the alleged criminal sexual abuse of a minor is now in custody and had his first court hearing Tuesday.
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- FEMA opens Gary assistance center for storm victims
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- FEMA is in Gary offering assistance to those impacted by last month’s severe storms.
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- Civil rights march and forum held Saturday
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Congressman Danny Davis was in attendance Saturday for the Civil Rights March and Forum.
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- City to open emergency assistance center for those impacted by Washington Park shooting
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- The City of Chicago is opening an emergency assistance center on Tuesday to help those impacted by the deadly shooting in Washington Park over the weekend.
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- Emergency crews battle house fire in suburban Harvey
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Emergency crews were called to the scene of a fire that broke out at a home in south suburban Harvey on Tuesday morning.
