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In Springfield, Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks more money for Chicago and talks Bears

‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT…

WGN TV Chicago · 12d ago
Sports

Rolison represents again as Cubs' winning streak reaches seven

Ryan Rolison doesn’t have his own entrance music, like Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina,” which heralded Cubs closer Danny Palen…

Chicago Sun-Times · 13d ago
Neighborhoods

Man fatally shot in West Englewood

A man was fatally shot Tuesday night in West Englewood, according to Chicago police.The man, 47, was standing outside in…

Chicago Sun-Times · 13d ago
Food

Man pulled from lake in Kenwood dies

Chicago police have launched a death investigation after a man was recovered from Lake Michigan Tuesday night, according…

Chicago Sun-Times · 13d ago
Food

Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying homer in the eighth and…

WGN TV Chicago · 13d ago
Politics

Will Illinois lawmakers pass bill to limit cell phones in schools?

Illinois lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill this month to limit cell phone use in schools.…

WGN TV Chicago · 13d ago
General

Why the end of Spirit Airlines could mean higher fares for everyone

Spirit Airlines was often the punchline of jokes, but its low fares helped keep prices in check.…

WGN TV Chicago · 13d ago
Neighborhoods

Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side

A man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago’s 49th Street Beach on Tuesday night, according to pol…

WGN TV Chicago · 13d ago
Politics

Chicago police sergeant charged with fraud tied to $41K in COVID relief funds

A Chicago police sergeant is facing federal fraud charges after prosecutors say she illegally obtained over $41,000 in p…

WGN TV Chicago · 13d ago
Sports

Michael Conforto's walk-off homer proves he's not done yet

Michael Conforto’s wife, Cabernet, sent the video to his phone Monday night while he was still at the ballpark: their 2½…

Chicago Sun-Times · 13d ago
General

Former Waukegan cop convicted of reckless conduct in handcuff throwing case

Sentencing is set for June 11.…

WGN TV Chicago · 13d ago
Sports

Michael Conforto's walk-off homer caps Cubs' rally to beat Reds

Folks are trained to pay attention to the weather at Wrigley Field.They can tell you how the Cubs are faring this season…

Chicago Sun-Times · 14d ago
Food

Michael Conforto comes through in a pinch as streaking Cubs rally in 9th for 5-4 win over Reds

CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto capped a two-run ninth inning with a solo homer, and the Chicago Cubs ralli…

WGN TV Chicago · 14d ago
Food

Chicago’s coyotes — the 'ghosts of the city' — help balance urban ecosystem

Chicago is home to 1,700 coyotes, which have been studied for 26 years, revealing that they are highly adaptable and int…

WGN TV Chicago · 14d ago
Sports

White Sox sign outfielder Randal Grichuk, put outfielder Austin Hays on injured list

ANAHEIM, Calif. — White Sox outfielder Austin Hays made it back for a couple of days from an injured right hamstring, bu…

Chicago Sun-Times · 14d ago
Culture

Alex Bregman bringing every-day energy to Cubs

The play’s the thing? That’s “Hamlet.”To play’s the thing? That’s Alex Bregman.“That’s it,” said Bregman, who has played…

Chicago Sun-Times · 14d ago
Culture

Rovito out on $1 million bond as court proceedings begin in Operation Porterhouse Parlay case

HAMMOND, Ind. (WGN) — Fillippo Rovito is out on $1 million bond after a federal court appearance on Monday in an alleged…

WGN TV Chicago · 14d ago
Neighborhoods

Ukrainian man's indictment for bilking billionaire out of $450 million runs through Chicago

A man accused of stealing $450 million from a Mexican billionaire while posing as an associate of the wealthy Astor fami…

Chicago Sun-Times · 14d ago
Politics

Remaining 'Broadview Six' defendants move to disclose grand jury transcripts, drop conspiracy charges

Four remaining members of the so-called “Broadview Six” filed a motion Monday urging a federal judge to release grand ju…

Chicago Sun-Times · 14d ago
Politics

Political Consultant Running for Governor as Independent

Long-time political consultant Collin Corbett is severing ties with the Republican Party and launching a campaign for Go…

WGN TV Chicago · 14d ago
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