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Wrigley Field is known for its iconic marquee sign, its ivy and its hand-operated scoreboard, but when the Friendly Confines opened in 1914, the stadium had none of that. Here's more on the history of Wrigley Field and how the ballpark became what it is today:
https://tinyurl.com/22xyy4fu
about 13 hours ago
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city leaders have launched their Summer Safety Strategy. Here's how officials plan to keep you safe and what you can do to help:
https://tinyurl.com/38uda2wx
about 15 hours ago
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Aurora officials are investigating after the city lost nearly $1.1 million from city payroll accounts to a phone scam. Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/ypzhj2bm
about 17 hours ago
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Ahead of its July return to Grant Park, the food and music lineup for the 2026 Taste of Chicago was released Thursday.
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Taste of Chicago announces food, music lineup for July return
CHICAGO — Ahead of its July return to Grant Park, the food and music lineup for the 2026 Taste of Chicago was released Thursday. The iconic downtown festival returns July 8-12 for five days after i…
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/taste-of-chicago-announces-food-music-lineup-for-july-return/
about 17 hours ago
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Recognition continues for Joe Sass, the heroic Chicago Public Schools crossing guard caught on video carrying a child across a flooded street this past January, which went viral for the heartwarming moment.
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Chicago crossing guard’s viral video helping child earns him ‘Above and Beyond’ award
Students, families, school leaders, and local businesses aid the nomination process.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-crossing-guards-viral-video-helping-child-earns-him-above-and-beyond-award/
about 18 hours ago
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A federal grand jury has indicted a Chicago man accused of using his SUV to assault a federal immigration agent on the city’s Southwest Side during Operation Midway Blitz late last year.
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Chicago man accused of ramming ICE vehicle on Southwest Side facing federal charge
CHICAGO — A federal grand jury has indicted a Chicago man accused of using his SUV to assault a federal immigration agent on the city’s Southwest Side during Operation Midway Blitz late last …
https://wgntv.com/news/operation-midway-blitz/chicago-man-accused-of-ramming-ice-vehicle-on-the-southwest-side-facing-federal-charge/
about 18 hours ago
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The four people impacted include: former congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, Andre Martin, who served on Abughazaleh’s campaign staff, Oak Park village trustee Brian Straw, and 45th Ward Democratic committeeperson Michael Rabbitt.
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Charges dropped against 4 who protested at ICE processing center in Broadview
BROADVIEW, Ill. (WGN) — Charges will be permanently dropped against four people who protested outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) processing center in west suburban B…
https://wgntv.com/news/operation-midway-blitz/charges-dropped-against-4-who-protested-at-ice-processing-center-in-broadview/
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Chicago police released surveillance footage early Thursday of a man wanting for killing a 52-year-old man on the East Side in a triple shooting.
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Man wanted for killing 52-year-old man in East Side triple shooting
CHICAGO — Chicago police released surveillance footage early Thursday of a man wanting for killing a 52-year-old man on the East Side in a triple shooting. The shooting occurred shortly after 5:40 …
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/man-wanted-for-killing-52-year-old-man-in-east-side-triple-shooting/
about 19 hours ago
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Felony charges have been filed against two people accused of battering CPD officers who were responding to a call on the city’s Southwest Side on Tuesday evening.
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Charges filed against 2 accused of attacking CPD officers during call on Southwest Side
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against two people accused of battering CPD officers who were responding to a call on the city’s Southwest Side on Tuesday evening. The first suspect,…
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/charges-filed-against-2-accused-of-attacking-cpd-officers-during-call-on-southwest-side/
about 19 hours ago
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In 2014, Thomas Wortham IV was shot and killed by men trying to steal his motorcycle outside his parents home.
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Chicago pays tribute to slain officer with street dedication
CHICAGO — A fallen Chicago police officer received a long overdue honor Wednesday. In 2014, Thomas Wortham IV was shot and killed by men trying to steal his motorcycle outside his parents home. On …
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-pays-tribute-to-slain-officer-with-street-dedication/
about 19 hours ago
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A judge has denied a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged crimes by immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz.
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Judge denies petition for special prosecutor for Operation Midway Blitz investigation
A judge has denied a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged crimes by immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz, despite a report from the Illinois Accountabilit…
https://wgntv.com/news/operation-midway-blitz/judge-denies-petition-for-special-prosecutor-for-operation-midway-blitz-investigation/
about 20 hours ago
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The Chicago Bears stadium saga keeps churning out new storylines, the latest coming from a new report saying some state lawmakers are still holding out hope the team will stay in Chicago.
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Report: State lawmaker says Bears stadium deal in suburbs being held up because there’s still hope for new stadium in Chicago
The Chicago Bears insist they’re still considering just two sites for a new stadium location, neither of them in Chicago.
https://wgntv.com/sports/report-state-lawmaker-says-bears-stadium-deal-in-suburbs-being-held-up-because-theres-still-hope-for-new-stadium-in-chicago/
about 20 hours ago
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Federal inflation data confirms what you may have been feeling already: Groceries are getting more expensive. Unfortunately, things may be about to get a whole lot worse, economists are warning.
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Groceries just had the biggest price hike in years. It’s about to get even worse, experts warn
Unfortunately, things may be about to get a whole lot more expensive, economists are warning.
https://wgntv.com/business/groceries-just-had-the-biggest-price-hike-in-years-its-about-to-get-even-worse-experts-warn/
about 20 hours ago
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Generations ago, these birds filled Illinois grasslands with a sound unlike anything else. Now, one Jasper County biologist fears that sound may be gone forever.
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Prairie chickens vanishing from Illinois grasslands
The Prairie Chicken Project is still working to save the prairie chicken in Wisconsin, while Illinois has already lost its population due to overhunting and habitat loss.
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/prairie-chickens-vanishing-from-illinois-grasslands/
about 21 hours ago
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In 2023, Early Walker, CEO of I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot, introduced the Parents of Chicago text and email communication lines for parents as teen takeovers were getting more popular downtown.
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Teen takeover communication line reestablished by Chicago businessman
CHICAGO — A Chicago businessman is reestablishing a teen takeover communication line for parents that was initially deployed by him in 2023. In 2023, Early Walker, CEO of I’m Telling, DonR…
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/teen-takeover-communication-line-reestablished-by-chicago-businessman/
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The deadly blaze erupted around 2 a.m. Wednesday at a home located in the 6200 block of South Paulina Street in West Englewood.
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Arson investigation continues after West Englewood house fire claims 4 lives
CHICAGO — An arson investigation is underway following a house fire that left four people, including two children, dead early Wednesday morning. The deadly blaze erupted around 2 a.m. Wednesday at …
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/arson-investigation-continues-after-west-englewood-house-fire-claims-4-lives/
about 21 hours ago
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Thanks to advances in medicine, transplants are common. But when a patient needs four new organs at the same time, the miracle of technology, skill, and generosity on behalf of a donor, is awe-inspiring.
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Woman receives rare quadruple organ transplant
After being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, Jasmine Jones’s liver and kidneys began to fail, leading to a rare and complicated quadruple transplant that was performed by a te…
https://wgntv.com/news/medical-watch/woman-receives-rare-quadruple-organ-transplant/
about 22 hours ago
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A group of journalists, podcasters and voice actors in Illinois are suing several major technology companies, alleging the corporations used their voices without consent to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
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Illinois journalists, podcasters sue tech companies over using their voice to train AI
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A group of journalists, podcasters and voice actors in Illinois are suing several major technology companies, alleging the corporations used their voices without consent to train …
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/illinois-journalists-podcasters-sue-tech-companies-over-using-their-voice-to-train-ai/
about 22 hours ago
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A child was flown to a hospital after being badly injured in a fall at a suburban elementary school Wednesday afternoon. Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/ydm62d4u
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Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson held a town hall on Wednesday night after concerns from residents about data centers. The mayor defended the data centers while hearing from residents who oppose them. Read more on both arguments:
https://tinyurl.com/bde67wk7
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BREAKING UPDATE: An early-morning house fire on the city's Southwest Side left two children and two adults dead, and authorities believe the fire was started intentionally. Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/5e3azn6a
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Gas is over $4 a gallon in every state for the first time since the war in Iran began, just as millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, and Illinois ranks among the top 10 states where gas prices are highest. Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/3akedf74
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A longtime Chicago contractor is suing the city, saying his company that used to transport bodies for Chicago police was pushed out improperly. Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/mtx8pc36
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The Obama Foundation announced that an official watch party will be held for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center.
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Obama Foundation announces free watch party for Presidential Center grand opening: Here’s how to get tickets
The Obama Foundation is hosting a free watch party for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th at the Midway Plaisance in Chicago, with pre-ceremony activities, a l…
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/obama-foundation-announces-free-watch-party-for-presidential-center-opening/
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A DuPage County corrections officer was charged Wednesday with disseminating child sexual abuse material and subsequently fired, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and DuPage County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.
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DuPage County corrections officer charged with disseminating child sexual abuse material, subsequently fired
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. — A DuPage County corrections officer was charged Wednesday with disseminating child sexual abuse material and subsequently fired, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office a…
https://wgntv.com/news/dupage-county/dupage-county-corrections-officer-charged-with-disseminating-child-sexual-abuse-material-subsequently-fired/
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Tiffany Henyard is calling her political comeback “Project Phoenix;” but unlike the mythical bird that dies in the flames and is reborn from its own ashes, there are signs she’s not catching fire in Georgia.
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Tiffany Henyard declares victory in Georgia, despite lackluster support
Tiffany Henyard is calling her political comeback “Project Phoenix;” but unlike the mythical bird that dies in the flames and is reborn from its own ashes, there are signs she’s n…
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/tiffany-henyard-declares-victory-in-georgia-despite-lackluster-support/
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now starting to screen certain international travelers for Ebola at multiple major U.S. airports, including Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/2uhebtmw
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In south suburban Chicago Ridge, residents say they’ve never seen it this bad.
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Suburbanites report rat problem, Chicago complaints rise
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. (WGN) — As temperatures rise, rodent sightings are increasing in communities across the Chicago area. In south suburban Chicago Ridge, residents say they’ve never seen it this b…
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/suburban-residents-report-rat-problem-as-complaints-increase-in-chicago/
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has reportedly been fined $5,000 by Major League Baseball for the profane comments he made to a fan during Sunday’s game against the White Sox at Rate Field, according to the Chicago Sun-Times’ Gordon Edes, who cited “industry sources.”
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Report: Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong fined $5K by MLB for interaction with White Sox fan Sunday at Rate Field
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has reportedly been fined $5,000 by Major League Baseball for the profane comments he made to a fan during Sunday’s game against the White Sox …
https://wgntv.com/sports/cubs/report-cubs-cf-pete-crow-armstrong-fined-5k-by-mlb-for-interaction-with-white-sox-fan-sunday-at-rate-field/
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According to police, the alleged shooting unfolded just before 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 8600 block of South Marquett Avenue.
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Man in custody after allegedly firing shot at police in South Chicago
CHICAGO — A man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after police say he allegedly fired a shot at officers in South Chicago. According to police, the alleged shooting unfolded just before 9 p…
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/man-in-custody-after-allegedly-firing-shot-at-police-in-south-chicago/
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As a member of the speech team, mock trial and model UN at York Community High School, Ricardo Morales is used to speaking in public, but his graduation speech on Sunday didn’t go quite as planned.
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Student gives graduation speech at school board meeting after fainting at graduation ceremony
As a member of the speech team, mock trial and model UN at York Community High School, Ricardo Morales is used to speaking in public, but his graduation speech on Sunday didn’t go quite as pl…
https://wgntv.com/western-suburbs/student-faints-during-graduation-speech/
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Former Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson offers a unique perspective on Chicago politics, having served on the City Council and spending years keeping a close eye on the body as a political analyst.
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Former Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson weighs in on proposed sale of parking meter lease
‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/wgn-the-point-politics-chicago-illinois/former-chicago-alderman-dick-simpson-weighs-in-on-proposed-sale-of-parking-meter-lease/
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Roughly 5 million people could lose coverage from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace this year after the enhanced premium tax credits expired in 2025, according to the latest analysis from KFF.
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5M people may drop coverage from ACA marketplaces: Analysis
Roughly 5 million people could lose coverage from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace this year after the enhanced premium tax credits expired in 2025, according to the latest analysis from KFF.
https://wgntv.com/news/national/5m-people-may-drop-coverage-from-aca-marketplaces-analysis/
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The fight for control of the Chicago School Board is well underway as the CTU aims to frame the Board campaign six months before the election.
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CTU, billionaire donor clash over Chicago School Board
A source familiar with CTU planning says to expect a union-backed candidate for Board President to be announced soon.
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/ctu-billionaire-donor-clash-over-chicago-school-board/
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Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last:
https://wgntv.com/sports/ap-aaron-rodgers-says-the-2026-nfl-season-will-be-his-last-this-is-it/
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If you are one of the millions of Americans hitting the road during the Memorial Day weekend, you may want to plan carefully to avoid being trapped in holiday weekend gridlock.
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This Chicago highway is expected to be among the busiest in the nation this Memorial Day Weekend
If you are one of the millions of Americans hitting the road during the Memorial Day weekend, you may want to plan carefully to avoid being trapped in holiday weekend gridlock.
https://wgntv.com/news/traffic/this-chicago-highway-is-expected-to-be-among-the-busiest-in-the-nation-this-memorial-day-weekend/
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On the agenda: the subminimum wage, Chicago's parking meters, a tax break for the 1901 Project,
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City Council meeting Wednesday to take on multiple unresolved, controversial issues
The Chicago City Council is meeting Wednesday morning at City Hall to take on multiple unresolved and controversial issues.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/city-council-meets-wednesday-to-take-on-multiple-unresolved-controversial-issues/
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Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, a popular summer destination for Chicagoland residents, will open for the 2026 season this Saturday, May 23, for the start of Memorial Day weekend.
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Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells to open for 2026 season this Saturday, May 23, park announces
Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells, a popular summer destination for Chicagoland residents, will open for the 2026 season this Saturday, May 23, for the start of Memorial Day weekend.
https://wgntv.com/news/wisconsin/noahs-ark-waterpark-in-wisconsin-dells-to-open-for-2026-season-this-saturday-may-23-park-announces/
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The blaze erupted around 2 a.m. at a home located in the 6200 block of South Paulina Street in West Englewood.
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2 dead, several injured after fire in West Englewood
CHICAGO — An early-morning house fire on the city’s Southwest Side left two people dead and several others injured. The blaze erupted around 2 a.m. at a home located in the 6200 block of Sout…
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/several-rescued-from-burning-home-in-west-englewood-overnight/
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The disturbing allegations made by the four victims, all boys under the age of 12, include being fed only crumbs until they passed out from hunger and watching as he snapped the necks of their pets in front of their eyes.
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Fed only crumbs: Children say man tortured, sexually abused them in Indiana basement
The man reportedly snapped a kitten’s neck in front of the children, according to police.
https://wgntv.com/news/fed-only-crumbs-children-accuse-florida-man-of-torture-sexual-abuse/
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‘I’ve spoken to the governor’: Gov. JB Pritzker has become increasingly visible in recent weeks as the Bears trudge closer to putting a pin in the years-long back-and-forth over where to build the team a new stadium. Full story:
https://tinyurl.com/5e62zy2c
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As a member of the speech team, mock trial and model UN at York Community High School, Ricardo Morales is used to speaking in public, but his graduation speech on Sunday didn’t go quite as planned. Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/r8z62nr8
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Community members in Tinley Park are rallying to save Tinley Park Apothecary, an independent pharmacy, from closing due to a village decision that denied the business a small business tax break renewal. Full story:
https://tinyurl.com/wn2afsan
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The family of a teenage girl has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation, arguing the concert promoter should be responsible after she was sexually assaulted at its Tinley Park venue last summer. Read more:
https://tinyurl.com/2s3fp8y4
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A 13-year-old boy was charged after another 13-year-old boy was shot Monday afternoon in Joliet.
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13-year-old charged after teen critically wounded in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — A 13-year-old boy was charged after another 13-year-old boy was shot Monday afternoon in Joliet. Just before 4:55 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 400 block of Market Street…
https://wgntv.com/news/joliet/13-year-old-charged-after-teen-critically-wounded-in-joliet/
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A 24-year-old man was injured in a shooting at a South Side barber shop this afternoon. The investigation is still ongoing. Full story:
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/man-injured-in-shooting-at-south-side-barber-shop/
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The race to replace retiring Congressman Jesus “Chuy” García is getting more competitive this week.
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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty launches independent bid for 4th Congressional District
‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/wgn-the-point-politics-chicago-illinois/lyons-mayor-chris-getty-launches-independent-bid-for-4th-congressional-district/
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One of the biggest challenges for detectives working child pornography and exploitation cases is finding hidden evidence that can be as small as a thumb drive.
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How 2 dogs are making big busts in the suburbs
Enzo and Grip, two Labradors, have been helping detectives find hidden electronic evidence in child pornography and exploitation cases by using their incredible sense of smell to detect a specific …
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/how-2-dogs-are-making-big-busts-in-the-chicago-suburbs/
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A question asked of Gov. JB Pritzker on the Chicago Bears’ stadium search and where it stands turned into a jab at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Pritzker takes jab at Johnson over Bears stadium search
Governor JB Pritzker criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for not having a plan for the Chicago Bears’ stadium situation, while also discussing his recent health scare and the Bears’…
https://wgntv.com/politics-3/the-mayor-has-no-plan-pritzker-takes-jab-at-mayor-johnson-over-chicago-bears-stadium-situation/
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Members of the Chi-town Crime Chasers told WGN News that there were close to 300 teens on the lakefront.
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Girl, 14, charged after teen takeover in Hyde Park
The teen faces two felony counts.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/girl-14-charged-after-teen-takeover-in-hyde-park/
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