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New Polar Bear Alert: Amelia Gray Arrives at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo is about to get cooler! Meet Amelia Gray, the adorable eight-year-old polar bear making her grand entrance in mid-October. This isn't just a cute addition; it's a crucial step in polar…

00:01:35 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

NWI News Roundup: Fulbright, Back Pain Study, and Community Honors

Valpo grad scores Fulbright, heads to Paraguay! Plus, stem cell trial offers hope for back pain sufferers, Purdue Northwest celebrates local innovators, and Northwest Indiana communities thrive with …

00:01:48 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Batavia Farmers Market: Late Summer Harvest

Batavia's Farmers Market is still thriving! As summer fades, the market remains a vibrant hub for fresh produce, local crafts, and community connections. Discover seasonal delights, support local ven…

00:01:37 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Cubs Playoff Push: Heating Up in August

Cubs on Fire! Chicago closes in on a wild card spot after explosive wins against the Angels, fueled by Kyle Tucker's homers and a grand slam from Reese McGuire. With a magic number of 25, can they ho…

00:02:03 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Chicago Man Shot After Car Crash

Humboldt Park Chaos: A 22-year-old man is fighting for his life after a brutal shooting following a car crash. An unknown assailant opened fire, leaving the victim in critical condition. Police are s…

00:00:58 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Chicago Police Warn of Elderly Targeted in Burglaries

Chicago's elderly are being targeted in a string of burglaries on the Southwest Side, with at least 15 homes hit since August 5th. Posing as city workers or striking when residents are out, a group o…

00:01:41 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Gary Teen Wins National Writing Award

Gary, Indiana's Ellis Dumas IV stuns the nation with his powerful poem America to Me, winning a bronze medal at the NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics! Inspired by…

00:01:49 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Porter County Budget Battle: Sheriff's Office vs. Finances

Budget battle in Porter County! The Sheriff is pushing for a major funding boost to hire more officers and increase retention, citing low staffing and pay compared to neighboring counties. But with r…

00:01:59 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Foot Locker Robbery: Thieves Ram Store, Flee in Chicago

Brazen thieves are terrorizing Chicago Foot Locker stores with smash-and-grab robberies! In the latest incident, a Jeep crashed into a store on Martin Luther King Drive, with thieves making off with …

00:01:18 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

DuPage County Celebrates New Food Co-op

DuPage County's brand-new food co-op is revolutionizing access to locally-sourced goodness! Tired of supermarket chains? This co-op connects you directly to farmers for the freshest produce, dairy, a…

00:01:36 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Uptown Theatre: Chicago's Silent Giant Awaits Revival

Chicago's iconic Uptown Theatre just turned 100, but its doors have been shut for 44 years. Once a movie palace and rock concert mecca hosting legends like the Grateful Dead and Prince, this stunning…

00:02:02 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

South Side Shooting: Investigation Underway

Argument Turns Violent: Man Shot in Greater Grand Crossing. A 24-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the back and leg following a heated argument on Chicago's South Side. Suspects remain a…

00:01:17 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Michole Briana White: Chicago Homecoming

Chicago native and acclaimed actress Michole Briana White returns home to City Winery this Sunday! See a new side of the star as she blends soul, jazz, and R&B in a live vocal performance. Tickets st…

00:01:14 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Chicago Alley Attack: Man Stabbed in River North

Chicago alley attack: A 43-year-old man was stabbed in River North, leaving police with few leads. The victim is expected to recover, but the attacker remains at large. Did you see something? Authori…

00:01:12 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Chicago Weather: Fall Preview and Beach Hazards

Chicago gets an early taste of fall! Expect breezy, comfortable conditions this weekend with highs in the low 70s. But beware: a beach hazard statement is in effect for northwest Indiana due to dange…

00:01:34 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Crash on I-355

Wrong-way crash on I-355 leaves one dead, another seriously injured. Early Sunday morning, a driver traveling north in the southbound lanes near the Des Plaines River collided head-on with another ve…

00:01:11 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Chicago Crash Leads to Shocking Shooting

Humboldt Park Nightmare: A car crash turned into a shooting in Chicago early Sunday morning. A 22-year-old man was shot multiple times after a secondary vehicle arrived on the scene. The shooter is s…

00:00:59 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Deadly Wrong-Way Crash on I-355

Wrong-way crash on I-355 leaves one dead, another seriously injured. Early this morning near the Des Plaines River, a car traveling northbound in the southbound lanes collided head-on with another ve…

00:01:06 | Sun 24 Aug 2025

Radioactive Shrimp Recall: FDA Expands Warning

Radioactive shrimp? The FDA just expanded its recall of potentially contaminated shrimp sold nationwide due to detectable radiation levels. Find out what this means for your health, how the contamina…