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- Years Active
- 2025
Chicago's Best Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Fall is here, and Chicago is your ultimate pumpkin patch playground. From free hayrides at Sonny Acres to pig races at Bengston's and giant corn mazes at Richardson…
00:02:14 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Chicago West Side Shooting: A Community Shaken
West Side Tragedy: A man was fatally shot in broad daylight on Chicago's West Side, marking another devastating incident in the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence. The victim, shot multiple ti…
00:01:24 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Roseland Shooting: Man Dead in Daylight Attack
Daylight tragedy in Chicago's Roseland: A 42-year-old man was fatally shot inside a home on West 93rd Street. Details are scarce, the victim remains unidentified, and no arrests have been made, leavi…
00:01:11 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Roseland Shooting: Man Dead, Community on Edge
Chicago's Roseland neighborhood is reeling after a 42-year-old man was fatally shot inside his home on West Ninety-third Street. Police found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds and are now inves…
00:01:25 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Burns Harbor Clerk-Treasurer Job in Jeopardy Over Missed Deadline
Burns Harbor Clerk-Treasurer Nick Loving's job hangs in the balance after he missed the deadline to file his official oath of office by over two months! Did a tip from a former clerk-treasurer expose…
00:01:58 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Valparaiso Protests: Clashes, Costs, and Community Concerns
Valparaiso Protests Escalate: Activists clash with aggressive counter-protesters, leading to physical confrontations and raising safety concerns. Despite city efforts and police presence, tensions re…
00:02:11 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Porsche Crash: DUI, Cash Offers, and a K-9 Find
DUI, ditching his passenger, and a K-9 takedown! Hear about the wild ride of an Illinois man who crashed his Porsche, tried to bribe witnesses for a getaway, and then bolted into the woods, leaving h…
00:01:43 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Fall Back: The History and Future of Daylight Saving Time
Don't forget to turn back time! Daylight saving time ends November second, giving you an extra hour of sleep, but less sunlight. Find out the history of this twice-a-year time change, and which state…
00:02:07 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Chicago Shooting: Lawndale Man Dead, Investigation Ongoing
Another shooting rocks Chicago: A man is dead after a West Side shooting in Lawndale, adding to the city's growing violence crisis. Details are scarce as police investigate, leaving the community on …
00:01:22 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Elgin News: Holt's Run, Student Leaders, and Business Updates
Elgin's buzzing: Former school board member Cody Holt throws his hat in the ring for Illinois State Senate, promising to tackle high taxes and retain residents. Plus, meet Elgin Community College's n…
00:01:56 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Trump's Deportation Threat: Chicago on Edge
Trump's Chipocalypse Now post—an AI-generated image of himself in military garb declaring he loves the smell of deportations in the morning—has ignited outrage in Chicago. Illinois leaders like Durbi…
00:01:55 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Trump's Chipocalypse Now: Chicago on Edge
Trump Threatens War on Chicago: Did the Ex-President Cross a Line? Trump's shocking Truth Social post, complete with Apocalypse Now imagery, ignited fury after he appeared to threaten Chicago, coinci…
00:02:13 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Trump's 'Department of War' Threatens Chicago
Trump ignites fury with Apocalypse Now style threat to Chicago, hinting at immigration crackdown and sparking fierce backlash from Illinois leaders who condemn his disgusting rhetoric and fear milita…
00:01:46 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Trump's Immigration 'War' on Chicago
Trump Declares War on Chicago: Is a Federal Immigration Crackdown Imminent? Hear how Trump's dramatic meme and executive order signal a massive surge in federal agents, sparking protests and fears of…
00:02:19 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Durbin at Mexican Independence Day Parade: Immigration Concerns Addressed
Senator Durbin's appearance at Chicago's Mexican Independence Day Parade offered reassurance amidst rising immigration enforcement fears. The parade, a vibrant cultural celebration, became a platform…
00:01:46 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Chicago Mexican Independence Day Events Canceled Amid Immigration Fears
Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations are vanishing! Fear grips the city and suburbs as Trump's hinted immigration crackdown forces major event cancellations, including the massive El Grito…
00:02:07 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Bears Injury Concerns: Johnson and Edwards Status Uncertain
Bears defense in danger? Injury updates on Jaylon Johnson and T.J. Edwards leave their status for the Vikings game uncertain. Will Johnson be ready to cover Justin Jefferson, or will the Bears' defen…
00:02:04 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Indiana Redistricting: Porter County Split?
Is Porter County about to be split? A leaked map has Indiana officials scrambling as rumors swirl about redrawing congressional lines mid-decade. Discover how this potential shake-up could dilute Nor…
00:02:29 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
National Guard & Immigration: A State-by-State Breakdown
Indiana National Guard to assist with immigration enforcement! Discover how 50 members will provide crucial admin support, while a surge of federal agents hits Chicago. Is this the start of a new tre…
00:01:54 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Fatal Friday: Workplace Shooting on South Michigan
Chicago business turns deadly: An argument escalates into a fatal shooting on South Michigan Avenue, leaving one man dead after a struggle over a gun. Was it self-defense or a crime? Details on the e…
00:01:23 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
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