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- Episodes
- 4244
- Years Active
- 2025
South Loop Shooting: Man Wounded on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Breaking: Man shot on Chicago's Lake Shore Drive. A 30-year-old was wounded in a drive-by shooting near the South Loop, sparking safety concerns and calls for increased police presence. Get the lates…
00:00:59 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Kindergarten Photo: A Mother, a Daughter, and a Bus Ride
A kindergarten milestone turned into a nightmare when Zoe Fernandez's first school bus ride landed her in the ER. This week, we uncover the story behind a poignant photo capturing Zoe's recovery and …
00:01:53 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Woman Critically Injured in Logan Square Shooting
A young woman is fighting for her life after an early morning shooting in Chicago's Logan Square. Find out what little is known about the crime as Area Five detectives work to uncover details in this…
00:01:11 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
West Side Shooting at Liquor Store
Breaking: Argument outside a West Side liquor store erupts into gunfire, leaving two men wounded. Find out the latest on the victims' conditions and the ongoing search for the shooters. Did you witne…
00:01:10 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Trinity College Faces Leadership Shakeup
Leadership shakeup at Trinity Christian College! The President and VP of Student Life are out amid tuition cuts, layoffs, and a shifting higher education landscape. Find out why they're leaving, what…
00:01:58 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Illinois Voter Data Battle: Trump Admin vs. State
Trump administration demands Illinois hand over sensitive voter data, including social security numbers and driver's license info, sparking a privacy battle and accusations of voter suppression. Illi…
00:02:17 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Williams Struggles, Mahomes Shines: Bears vs. Chiefs
Bears win over Chiefs overshadowed by quarterback duel! Rookie Caleb Williams struggles while Mahomes shines in a tight contest. Was this a measuring stick moment for Williams? Find out how both team…
00:01:20 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Cubs Comeback: Crow-Armstrong and Tucker Power Up
Cubs win it late! Pete Crow-Armstrong's clutch 9th-inning homer seals a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Angels, following Kyle Tucker's early blast that broke a month-long drought. Find out how these t…
00:01:39 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Cubs Sluggers Break Out: Clutch Homers Lead the Way
Cubs sluggers Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker break out of slumps to power Chicago to a 3-2 victory over the Angels! Tucker's early homer snapped a month-long drought, while Crow-Armstrong's clut…
00:01:39 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Bears' Defense Exposed: Mahomes Delivers a Reality Check
Patrick Mahomes humbled the Chicago Bears' defense in a recent preseason game, exposing their need for significant improvement despite strong practice performances. Mahomes torched them for 143 yards…
00:01:49 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Titans Game Interrupted: The Sex Toy Incident
Titans' Preseason Game Interrupted by... a Sex Toy? A neon green object landed on the field during the Titans-Vikings game, mirroring similar incidents in the WNBA. While some laugh, the NFL is takin…
00:01:38 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
White Sox Rookie Pitching and Roster Decisions
White Sox sticking with rookie pitcher Shane Smith despite workload concerns! Find out how the team plans to manage his innings and why manager Will Venable is confident in his resilience. Plus, a st…
00:01:26 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Navy Pier Tragedy: A Family's Loss
Chicago family mourns Hosam Jadrawi, 52, who tragically died in a personal watercraft accident near Navy Pier. Jadrawi, who couldn't swim, lost control on Lake Michigan and was pulled from the water,…
00:01:29 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Aurora University Welcomes New Freshmen
Experience the electric energy as Aurora University welcomes its largest freshman class ever! Hear how over 800 students from 30 states and 3 countries transformed the campus during move-in day. Disc…
00:01:43 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Trump Considers National Guard in Chicago
Trump Threatens Chicago Takeover: Will the National Guard Descend? Tensions explode as Trump weighs sending in federal troops to Chicago amidst rising crime, defying local leaders who insist they can…
00:01:22 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Sanctuary Cities vs. Federal Funding: A Clash
Sanctuary City Showdown: The President vs. Local Leaders! Hear how the escalating battle over immigration enforcement is threatening city funding and igniting a nationwide debate about safety, values…
00:01:33 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Sanctuary Cities Win Funding Battle
Sanctuary cities win a round! A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration from cutting billions in funding to cities like Boston and Chicago over their immigration policies. Is this a victo…
00:01:46 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Lost Glove, Found Memories: A 70-Year Reunion
After 70 years, a lost baseball glove makes its way back to its owner! Hear how an 83-year-old man was reunited with the glove he lost as a 12-year-old, after it was discovered during school renovati…
00:01:21 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Hendricks Returns: A Cubs Reunion
After 11 seasons with the Cubs, Kyle Hendricks is set to pitch against his former team this weekend, a twist of fate that allows him to reconnect with old friends and coaches. Since joining the Angel…
00:01:52 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Elgin's Downtown Association Contract Changes
Elgin's Downtown Neighborhood Association faces a shakeup! City officials propose slashing their contract, demanding financial oversight, and pushing for board changes, raising concerns about the gro…
00:02:04 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
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