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Local WGN News 6h ago
Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield each drive in two runs as the Rockies beat the Cubs, 5-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Willi Castro continued his hot streak with two RBIs and TJ Rumfield hit a two-run home run as the Colorado Rockies evened their series against the Chicago Cubs with a 5-2 win Tuesday. Castro is 7 for 13 with two home runs, three walks and nine RBIs over the past three games. [...]

Local WGN News 8h ago
Metra and Ravinia Festival partner for sixth year of free travel

The Ravinia Festival music venue is located at 200 Ravinia Park Road.

Local WGN News 9h ago
Column: It's time to swallow your pride, Bears ownership

CHICAGO (WGN) — The unimaginable is on the precipice of becoming reality, which means it's time for sacrifice from those who helm Chicago's most popular team. To be clear, I am talking to the McCaskey family, team president and CEO Kevin Warren, and the horde of vice presidents brought on board to oversee what should [...]

Local WGN News 11h ago
New Illinois laws take effect July 1, bringing changes to e-bikes, schools, and driver rules

A new set of Illinois laws is set to take effect July 1, ushering in changes that will affect everything from how people get around town to how schools handle bullying and how older drivers renew their licenses.

Local WGN News 11h ago
Stress on San Andreas Fault reaches highest levels in 1,000 years as scientists await next 'major rupture'

The fault lines have reached “unprecedented levels,” according to the study.

Local WGN News 12h ago
Aldi giving away free grocery blind boxes: How to claim yours

The promotion taps into the surging popularity of surprise unboxing culture.

Local Block Club Chicago 12h ago
New Housing OK’d For Avondale, McKinley Park, Streeterville And Across From Johnny’s Icehouse

The City Council's zoning committee approved nearly 300 housing units for Avondale and McKinley Park, as well as a hotel conversion and new homes in East Garfield Park.

Local Block Club Chicago 12h ago
Late-Night Jazz Is Coming Back To The Green Mill

The famed Uptown lounge will now be open until 4 a.m. Fridays and 5 a.m. Saturdays under new ownership.

Local WGN News 13h ago
Move over Chick-fil-A, US has a new favorite quick-service restaurant chain

A newcomer to the customer satisfaction index has taken the top spot from Chick-fil-A, the long-time No. 1 chain.

Local Block Club Chicago 14h ago
Free New York Times Subscriptions Now Available To All Chicagoans Through City’s Public Libraries

Anyone with a Chicago Public Library card can now access all of the Times' news coverage, games, recipes and more.

Local WGN News 15h ago
Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge who helped immigrant evade ICE

Hannah Dugan resigned from the Milwaukee County Circuit Court following her conviction.

Local WGN News 16h ago
Move over Chick-fil-A, US has a new favorite quick-service restaurant chain

A newcomer to the customer satisfaction index has taken the top spot from Chick-fil-A, the long-time No. 1 chain.

Local WGN News 17h ago
Fourth of July 2026: Your guide to fireworks and festivities around Chicagoland as America celebrates 250th birthday

Our guide to Fourth of July fireworks and festivities around Chicagoland in 2026 as America celebrates its 250th birthday.

Local WGN News 19h ago
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo divorcing after nearly 10 years of marriage

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo were married in Las Vegas in August 2016, years ahead of his mainstream success in the music industry.

Local WGN News Yesterday
Breaking barriers: How Captain Margie Freeman is inspiring future generations

Captain Margie Freeman, a female pilot who has been flying for 37 years, hopes to inspire more women to follow in her footsteps and reach the top of the aviation profession.

Local Block Club Chicago Yesterday
Feld Chef Jake Potashnick Is Chicago’s Newest James Beard Award Winner

Potashnick, who opened his 20-seat Ukrainian Village restaurant in 2024, took home the Best Chef: Great Lakes title, pledging to "support other people in the industry so they get this opportunity as well."

Local WGN News Yesterday
James Beard Awards return to Chicago, local chef among winners

The James Beard Awards were handed out Monday night at Chicago’s Civic Opera House, recognizing some of the nation’s top chefs, restaurants and hospitality professionals.

Local WGN News Yesterday
From Chicago's suburbs to MVP: Jalen Brunson's road to NBA championship

Many of those who were with him in his early years are now celebrating his success after the 6"1' guard led the New York Knicks to their first championship in 53 years.

Local WGN News Yesterday
Tuesday was third consecutive day with highs below normal  

Tuesday opened with plenty of cloud cover and a few widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, but they exited the area by lunchtime allowing for some mixed sunshine to emerge.

Local WGN News Yesterday
Queen of Martyrs School in Evergreen Park to close due to declining enrollment

In a statement, the school noted a personnel matter that "shook the trust of some families and contributed to their decision to leave."

Local Block Club Chicago Yesterday
New State Program Will Expand Access By Libraries To Digital Databases For Research, Education

The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.

Local WGN News Yesterday
Report: Bulls to hire Trail Blazers interim Tiago Splitter as new head coach

Tiago Splitter, 41, will become the 25th head coach in Chicago Bulls history, succeeding Billy Donovan, who resigned in April after six seasons leading the Bulls.

Local Block Club Chicago Yesterday
Kanye West Is Returning Home With 2 September Soldier Field Performances

South Shore-raised rapper Ye is coming to Chicago Sept. 3 and 4 as part of his "Bully" tour.

Local WGN News Yesterday
Birthday celebrations, taco salad, the Knicks: Here's what we did this weekend

Here's what the WGN Morning News team did this weekend.