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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 1943
- Years Active
- 2025
Headkrack UNMUTED: Comedy, Music, and Culture Collide in Chicago
Headkrack's UNMUTED invades Chicago's Wicker Park this Saturday, promising a wild collision of comedy, music, and culture! Forget traditional shows – this interactive experience blends stand-up, live…
00:02:07 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Medicaid Probes: Trump Admin Targets Immigrant Healthcare
Trump Administration Intensifies Immigration Crackdown: Is Medicaid Funding for Immigrant Healthcare Under Threat? The White House is auditing Democrat-led states, questioning the legality of healthc…
00:02:38 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Laundry Burglar Strikes South Side Apartments
Chicago residents on the South Side are on high alert! A brazen burglar is targeting laundry machine coins in apartment buildings across Oakland, Bronzeville, and Hyde Park. Since August, at least ei…
00:02:02 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Facebook Marketplace Robberies: Teen Suspect & Safety Tips
Facebook Marketplace Nightmare: A 16-year-old is charged in a string of robberies, luring victims through fake profiles. Learn how this teen terrorized buyers and sellers, sparking community fear and…
00:01:42 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Chicago History at Home: Treasures and Tales
Chicago history lives within our homes! Listen to hear the amazing stories behind listener-submitted treasures, from a 1943 Red Line ticket to seats from old Comiskey Park, a 1934 World's Fair cane, …
00:02:03 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Ashland Avenue: Jenna Fischer Brings Chicago Story to Life
The Office star Jenna Fischer hits the Chicago stage in Ashland Avenue, a new play by Lee Kirk, opening September 5th! Inspired by Chicago's unique community vibe, the play centers on a family-owned …
00:02:07 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Hyundai EV Plant Raid: Immigration Investigation Shuts Down Construction
Massive ICE raid at Hyundai's Georgia EV Metaplant! Construction halted at the $4.3 billion battery plant amid a criminal investigation into illegal employment. Hundreds detained, including South Kor…
00:02:16 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Colbert vs. Trump: Chicago in the Crossfire
When Trump called Chicago the worst and most dangerous city, Colbert didn't hold back! Find out how the late-night host defended the Windy City against Trump's claims, firing back with facts, persona…
00:02:20 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Transgender Gun Rights: DOJ Policy Under Fire
DOJ Eyes Gun Ban for Transgender Americans? Following a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, reports surface that the Justice Department is considering restricting firearm ownership for transgender…
00:02:00 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
South Shore Shooting: Woman Charged with Attempted Murder
Chicago shooting: A South Shore neighborhood is shaken after a 26-year-old woman, Jelavonni Gage, is charged with attempted murder. Following an argument, Gage allegedly shot a 35-year-old woman, who…
00:01:22 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Northern Illinois Air Show: Inspiring the Next Generation
Discover how the Northern Illinois Air Show at Waukegan National Airport ignites dreams of flight! Hear the story of Navy Lieutenant Kayla Savage, inspired to a career in aviation after attending the…
00:02:08 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Immigration Raid at Hyundai-LG Battery Plant
Immigration agents raid a Georgia battery plant tied to Hyundai and LG, throwing the electric vehicle industry and local economy into uncertainty. Find out how this enforcement action is impacting wo…
00:01:48 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Abigail Parrish: Setting the Standard for Chesterton Volleyball
Chesterton's Abigail Parrish is rewriting the volleyball record books! This standout setter is chasing the school's all-time assist record while leading her team with heart and hustle. Discover how h…
00:02:28 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Rocky the Rock Snake: A Chicago Suburb's Art Sensation
From three painted rocks to a hundred-foot phenomenon! Discover how one playful rock snake named Rocky transformed a quiet Chicago suburb into a hub of creativity, connection, and kindness, uniting n…
00:02:08 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Chicago Immigration Protest: Tensions Rise at ICE Center
Chicago ICE center becomes a battleground as protesters clash with federal agents over Trump's immigration policies. Discover how activists are physically blocking access, the city's defiant stance a…
00:01:42 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Broadview ICE Protest: Activists Block Center
Chicago suburb becomes ground zero for immigration battle as protesters block ICE facility! Activists risk arrest, block vehicles, and vow to shut down the Broadview processing center amid rising ten…
00:01:52 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Taste of Chicago: Food, Fun, and Festivities Downtown
Chicago's Taste is Back! Get ready to dive into a weekend of deliciousness as the city's iconic food festival returns downtown. Expect classic eats, new flavors from pop-up kitchens, live music, and …
00:01:41 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
St. Charles Happenings: Car Boots, Bird Walks, and Celeb Sightings
Discover St. Charles' hidden gems this September! From a unique Car Boot and Bake Sale at St. Charles Episcopal Church with live music and BBQ, to bird-watching adventures with the Kane County Forest…
00:01:54 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Vatican & Chicago Chefs: A Historic Culinary Collab
Chicago chefs are teaming up with the Vatican to launch the first-ever restaurant inside the Pope’s summer estate, Castel Gandolfo! Get ready for a unique dining experience where Chicago’s culinary s…
00:01:50 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Sandra Cisneros: Honored at Printers Row Lit Fest
Sandra Cisneros, the acclaimed author of The House on Mango Street, is making waves as she receives the prestigious Harold Washington Literary Award at Printers Row Lit Fest! Discover how this recogn…
00:01:58 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
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