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- Years Active
- 2025
Chicago Crash Leaves Three Critically Injured
Chicago's West Side reels after a fiery car crash critically injures two young girls, ages two and four, and a woman early this morning. A Nissan SUV, driven by a 25-year-old, slammed into a tree on …
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Stabbing Outside Chicago Casino Leaves Man Injured
Casino Chaos: A stabbing outside Bally's in River North leaves a man injured and police searching for answers. The victim is not cooperating, leaving many unanswered questions. How will this impact t…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Englewood Crash: SUV Hits Police Car
Chicago police car involved in South Side crash! A black SUV ran a stop sign, sending its driver and two officers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Citations are pending as the inve…
00:00:54 |
Sun 24 Aug 2025
Chicago Leadership: A Push for Transparency
Chicago's leadership is under scrutiny! Former city watchdog Joe Ferguson calls for urgent reform, citing budget strains, public distrust, and a disconnect between residents and City Hall. Will Chica…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
National Guard to Chicago: A Secret Plan?
Thousands of National Guard troops to Chicago? The Department of Defense is reportedly preparing a plan to deploy troops to Chicago, raising concerns and sparking debate about public safety, federal …
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Justice Department Requests Illinois Voter Data
Why is the Justice Department demanding private voter data from Illinois? Millions of residents' personal information hangs in the balance as the state faces a looming deadline to comply. Is this a t…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Chicago vs. Federal Troops: A Growing Conflict
Illinois officials clash with Trump administration over potential federal troop deployment to Chicago. Accusations of political motivation and federal overreach fly as Governor Pritzker and Mayor Joh…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Chicago Says No to Federal Troops
Is Trump Deploying the National Guard to Chicago? Illinois Governor Pritzker denies any request from the federal government to send troops, accusing Trump of creating a crisis. Despite reports of Pen…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Hadley Valley: 20 Years of Restoring Nature
From Farm Ditch to Gold-Standard Landscape: Discover how a 20-year, $26 million restoration transformed Hadley Valley Preserve into a thriving natural oasis, attracting rare wildlife and offering a s…
00:02:14 |
Sun 24 Aug 2025
Fatal Car Crash in Elk Grove Village
Tragedy in Elk Grove Village: A fatal car accident claims the life of a 59-year-old woman, causing major traffic disruptions and raising concerns about road safety in the northwest suburbs.
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Kobe Bryant Day: Remembering the Mamba
Kobe's Legacy Lives On: Heartfelt tributes poured in on what would have been Kobe Bryant's birthday, with Vanessa Bryant leading the way. NBA legends like Magic Johnson and former teammates celebrate…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Hendricks vs. Cubs: A Reunion on the Mound
After an emotional decade with the Cubs, pitcher Kyle Hendricks prepares to face his former team for the first time. Relive his unforgettable career, from the 2016 World Series win to a tearful Wrigl…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Pentagon Plans National Guard Deployment to Chicago
Is the National Guard Headed to Chicago? The Pentagon is reportedly planning a major deployment of thousands of National Guard members to Chicago in September, even without Illinois requesting it. Go…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Lake Michigan Search: Swimmer Missing
Search suspended but set to resume for a swimmer missing in Lake Michigan near Highland Park after a harrowing Saturday afternoon. A bystander's rescue attempt failed, and even a firefighter diver we…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Chicago Footwork: A Celebration of House Music and Dance
Chicago House Music Festival electrifies Millennium Park! Witness the rise of young talent like DJ Corey Hill, experience the energy of the Chicago House Dance Summit, and celebrate the official reco…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Chicago's Classical Music Street Festival: A Tenth Anniversary
Chicago's Thirsty Ears Festival just celebrated its tenth anniversary, bringing classical music to the streets of Uptown! The Confluence Quartet and other ensembles like the Bach and Beethoven Experi…
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Sun 24 Aug 2025
Chicago Stabbing: Man in Critical Condition
Chicago's South Side is on edge after a violent stabbing in Grand Boulevard. A 48-year-old man is fighting for his life after being repeatedly stabbed by a woman during a heated argument. Police are …
00:01:11 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Battle for the City: Graffiti, Community, and Creativity
Chicago's streets transformed into a vibrant canvas as artists from around the globe clashed in the Battle for the City graffiti competition, vying for a $10,000 prize and igniting a block party atmo…
00:02:05 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Little Village Fights Back Against ICE Raids
Little Village residents are living in fear after ICE raids, and they're fighting back. Community leaders and Mexican lawmakers are uniting to combat unjust detentions, support deportees through prog…
00:01:48 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Chicago's First Bald-Off: A Hair-Raising Competition
Chicago's about to crown its baldest and boldest! Forget look-alike contests, the Bald-Off is here, celebrating chrome domes channeling Pitbull and Cynthia Erivo. Taking place August 24th at the AIDS…
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Sat 23 Aug 2025
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