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Tropical Storm Bertha | Stinky Sargassum - The Forecasters
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- Tropical Storm Bertha | Stinky Sargassum - The Forecasters
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- 24:44
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- It's been a warm start to July. In fact, it's the fourth-warmest since O’Hare International Airport observations began in 1959, more than six and a half decades ago. That heat is now blamed for six deaths in Cook County.
Tropical Storm Bertha is churning in the Gulf of Mexico. We check in with meteorologists from our Tampa and New Orleans stations.
Later, WGN news anchor Lourdes Duarte joins to discuss the stink at the southernmost point in Key West: the massive amounts of rotting sargassum!
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'The Forecasters' streams live weeknights at 7 p.m. CT on WGN+.
Airdate: July 21, 2026 | Episode 224
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- Machine politics at work? Patty Garcia responds after opponents kicked off the ballot - The Point
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- 11:50
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Illinois Board of Elections kicked two Latino independent candidates off the ballot in the 4th Congressional contest, easing the road ahead for Rep. Chuy Garcia's preferred successor, Patty Garcia.
She joins WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley for an exclusive interview on The Point after the decision.
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'The Point' airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.
Airdate: July 21, 2026
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- Viral video shows man slapping another man for sitting down during national anthem at Wrigley Field
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A viral video at Sunday’s Cubs game shows a fan slapping another fan for apparently not standing up for the national anthem.
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- 4 beluga whales rescued from Canadian Marineland arrive at Shedd Aquarium
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The rescue of 30 beluga whales from a closed Canadian theme park is underway, and Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is playing a key role in the international effort. WGN's Jenna Barnes has more details.
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- Surveillance video shows woman attacking young girl selling flowers in River North
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Surveillance video captured a shocking confrontation showing woman approaching a young girl selling flowers in River North, then grabbing the child, pushing her to the ground and falling on top of her.
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- Why sleep experts urge standard time over permanent daylight saving time
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- To fall or not to fall back? The debate rages on about making daylight saving time permanent. Congress approved a bill called “The Sunshine Protection Act,” but doctors say it’s more important to protect people. WGN Medical Reporter Dina Bair reports.
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- Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him, plans to sue
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- An active-duty soldier who was hit by a stray bullet during a shooting outside the White House announced on Tuesday that he plans to sue the Secret Service over his life-threatening injuries. WGN's Patrick Elwood reports.
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- Lincoln Park bar temporarily shut down after fight allegedly led to deadly shooting
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A Lincoln Park bar accused of being the starting point of a fight that ended in a deadly shooting has been temporarily shut down by Chicago police. WGN's Emmy Victor has the latest details.
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- Chicago's new medical school is city's first in nearly 100 years
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- For the first time in nearly 100 years, Chicago has a new medical school. The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) officially opened on Monday, July 20. Leaders say the facility is not just training doctors, it's rethinking how they're trained. WGN's Bryant McCray reports.
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- Persons of interest sought in Highland Park shooting, police say - WGN Midday New
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- An investigation continues on Tuesday following a shooting in suburban Highland Park on Monday.
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- CPD officer's gun fires during struggle with suspect on West Side
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- An investigation by Chicago's Office of Police Accountability is underway on Tuesday morning after a CPD officer's gun went off during a struggle with a suspect on the city's West Side.
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- WGN People to People - Chicago musicians Opal Staples and Isaiah Sharkey
- Runtime
- 7:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- July 18, 2026 - Chicago soul artists Opal Staples and Isaiah Sharkey share the inspiration for their music, plus a live in studio performance!
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- WGN People to People - Community program helps Chicagoans break into Hollywood
- Runtime
- 5:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- July 18, 2026 - Danita Patterson, founder of Destiny Outreach has a long history with the entertainment business. Now, she's using her experience to set the next generation up for success, exposing them to opportunities in Chicago's growing film and tv industry.
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- WGN People to People - Chicago design firm behind OPC's "Home Court"
- Runtime
- 5:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- July 18, 2026 - Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center is already one of the museum campus's most popular places. Renauld D. Mitchell is a partner with Moody Nolan, the architectural firm that designed the world class sports and community space.
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- CPD officer’s gun fires during struggle with suspect on West Side
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- An investigation by Chicago's Office of Police Accountability is underway on Tuesday morning after a CPD officer's gun went off during a struggle with a suspect on the city's West Side.
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- Is Your Daily Coffee Healthy? What New Research Says
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- New research reveals that up to 5 cups of black coffee daily isn't harmful, but watch out for added sugar, syrups, and dairy. Learn about the 400mg caffeine limit to avoid health risks like high blood pressure, and how unfiltered brewing methods like espresso and French press can impact your cholesterol levels.
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- Commuters face delays after crash involving South Shore Line train in Hegewisch
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Commuters are facing some delays after a crash involving a South Shore Line train early Tuesday morning on the Far South Side.
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- Layoffs at CPS? Teachers Union pushes back against budget plan - The Point
- Runtime
- 12:10
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Before Chicago Public Schools students return to class in about a month, the district will try to pass a budget.
The proposal on the table is another tough one. To plug a $732M deficit, CPS is turning to layoffs and furloughs.
The Chicago Teachers Union calls it "reckless."
CPS CEO Macquline King and a representative from the CTU join WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley on The Point to talk about it.
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'The Point' airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.
Airdate: July 20, 2026
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- Lakeview's Army Navy Sales celebrates 80 years as a Chicago institution
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- In 1946, a husband and wife — both World War II veterans — opened a small military surplus store in Chicago, selling American-made government-issue gear.
80 years later, the shop has become a Chicago institution. WGN's Kevin Doellman brings you the story.
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- Surveillance video shows armed confrontation before fatal shooting of man outside Lincoln Park bar
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A 30-year-old man was shot and killed during a confrontation outside a Lincoln Park bar late Sunday night. WGN's Emmy Victor has the latest details.
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- Domestic incident leads to SWAT response in Albany Park; CPD officer, 3 others hurt
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A Chicago police officer was among four people injured after a domestic incident sparked a SWAT response Monday morning on the city’s Northwest Side. WGN's Jeremy Ross has the latest details.
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- Did the World Cup have the best possible outcome? | The Sports Office
- Runtime
- 17:12
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Jarrett Payton, Andy Masur and Nate Poppen sit down and recap everything that was the 2026 World Cup, plus talk through the future of the Chicago Fire after news of the Hugo Cuypers transfer broke, on The Sports Office!
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- Satellite Wildfire Detection | Tropical Storm Bertha | Border Buoys Break Free - The Forecasters
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- 24:21
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- 'The Forecasters' begin the week as the haze of wildfire smoke continues to blanket Chicagoland. We explore new technology that could help firefighters spot wildfires before they grow out of control.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf.
As Gulf states prepare for the possibility of flooding, the rising waters in Texas created a new problem: dozens of border buoys were swept away and floated downstream.
Videos show a rare double tornado and an intense downpour in southern Arizona.
In our second half, we turn our attention to the water woes along the Colorado River basin and the soon-to-expire water compact between seven states.
We announce our new 'We Bet on Weather' forecast challenge, share viewer-submitted weather photos.
And of course, a dive into the local forecast.
https://www.wgntv.com/TheForecasters
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- Surveillance video shows moments leading up to fatal shooting outside Lincoln Park bar
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A 30-year-old man was shot and killed during a fight outside King of Cups bar in the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue around 11:45 p.m. Sunday. WGN's Emmy Victor has the latest details, along with surveillance video showing the moments leading up to the incident.
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- Illinois experts weigh in on latest developments in Cyclosporiasis outbreak
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- While the Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that a positive test result linked to samples of Taylor Farms-branded shredded lettuce sourced from central Mexico was instead a false positive, the investigation remains focused on the produce.
WGN's Andrea Medina spoke to experts on how to best handle the parasite if contracted, and how to handle produce before prep and consumption.
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- Chicago police officer recovering after being shot during SWAT incident on city’s Northwest Side
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A Chicago police officer and a 67-year-old woman were shot, while another woman and a teenage girl were hurt after a domestic incident led to a SWAT response on the Northwest Side. WGN's Jeremy Ross has more details.
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- Mass layoffs and furloughs on the table as Chicago Public Schools navigates budget crisis
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Stakeholders made their voices heard about Chicago Public Schools' 2026 budget, and the deep cuts the district faces if a massive bailout plan is not achieved on Monday.
WGN's Tahman Bradley reports from CPS's headquarters on the story.
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- Starting a business? Tom Gimbel offers tips every entrepreneur should know
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Starting a new business can be intimidating and challenging for beginners. But knowing the fundamentals of entrepreneurship can make the process a lot easier. Tom Gimbel, the head of the American Staffing Association, joined WGN's Evening News at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 20, to share what you need to know if you're interested in starting a business.
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- Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
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- Where is Darren Bailey and the Illinois GOP?
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Amid crime concerns and the Dems' sexual harassment scandal, IL GOP fairly quiet. Candidate for governor Darren Bailey hasn't had a press conference in the Chicago region in more than a month. @BenBradleyTV asks: Why aren't Illinois republicans making more noise?
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- CPD officer among 4 injured after domestic incident sparks SWAT response in Albany Park
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A Chicago police officer was among four people injured after a domestic incident sparked a SWAT response Monday morning on the city’s Northwest Side. WGN's Bryant McCray has the latest details.
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- Usha Vance gives birth to a baby boy
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Second lady Usha Vance delivered a baby boy on Sunday morning, marking the first time a sitting second lady has been pregnant or given birth in 156 years.
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- Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they are charged with rape and sex trafficking
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom, their lawyer told a U.S. magistrate in Miami on Monday after the brothers were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges.
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- 5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in an Ohio river, sheriff says
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday.
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- A warning about certain medications for pregnant women – and more health headlines
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- For Monday, July 20, WGN's Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information.
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- Gary man drowns while swimming in Lake Michigan
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A Gary man drowned Sunday evening in Lake Michigan.
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- Connor Bedard on New Contract, Shoulder Injury and a possible Patrick Kane reunion | GN Sports
- Runtime
- 16:47
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Connor Bedard spoke to the media Monday about his new contract and his recently injured shoulder. He also discussed how excited he'd be if the team signed Patrick Kane and what his expectations are for the season.
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- Chicago police officer shot in Albany Park
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A Chicago police officer was shot Monday morning in Albany Park.
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- CPD officer shot on Northwest Side
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A Chicago police officer was shot Monday morning in Albany Park.
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- Where Chicago’s Very Own Around Town reporter Ana Belaval goes when she’s homesick @AnaBelavalTV
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
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- 30-year-old man shot and killed outside bar in Lincoln Park late Sunday night, police say suspect in
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A 30-year-old man was shot and killed during a fight outside a bar in Lincoln Park on the city's North Side late Sunday night, according to Chicago police. Police say the shooting happened around 11:45 p.m. in the 2200 block of North Lincoln Avenue, outside King of Cups bar.
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- Fans pack Recess in the West Loop for FIFA World Cup final watch party
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday. WGN's Andrea Medina was at Recess in the West Loop where fans gathered for a watch party.
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- Hundreds of dachshunds take over Lincoln Park for Weenie Walk Weekend
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Lincoln Park was filled with wagging tails and tiny legs Sunday morning as hundreds of dachshunds and their owners gathered for the annual Weenie Walk Weekend fest.
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- Tips for saving on back-to-school shopping in Illinois as the season approaches
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Back to school is right around the corner, meaning parents will be on the hunt for the best deals to set their kids up for success this school year.
"It always comes up very quickly," Kevin Rheaume said. "As a parent, you want to enjoy the summer and you want ... the children to enjoy the summer as well."
WGN's Jewell Hillery reports on the story.
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- Fans in Chicago's West Loop cheer on Spain and Argentina in World Cup final
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final. WGN's Andrea Medina caught up with fans in Chicago's West Loop cheering on both teams.
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- Weekend Break: Chicago Sky By You, A Sound Off collaboration
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- WGN’s Shannon Halligan got a look at a special collaboration celebrating Chicago Sky fans as a part of this edition of Weekend Break.
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- Sunday Brunch: Chicken and Waffles on a stick with Daniel's Test Kitchen
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- 5:39
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Chef Daniel Will from Daniel's Test Kitchen on Chicago's South Side joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to show folks how he prepares chicken and waffles on a stick.
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- Wildfire smoke drifts back into Chicagoland on Sunday as weekend full of summer events continues
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Another round of Canadian wildfire smoke drifted into Chicagoland overnight, with an Air Quality Alert extended through Sunday around the area. Experts are advising people with pulmonary or respiratory issues to limit their time outdoors. This, of course, comes at a time when festivals and outdoor events are in full swing around Chicagoland.
READ MORE: https://wgntv.com/weather/tourists-visiting-chicago-navigating-smoky-weekend/
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- Chicagoans enjoy a brief break from wildfire smoke before a new round moves in
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Another round of Canadian wildfire smoke is expected to drift into the Chicago area. WGN's Emmy Victor caught up with residents who enjoyed the great outdoors before it returns.
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- US military: 2 troops dead, 1 missing after Iranian attack
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- An attack on a base in Jordan killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization.
