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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
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- Episodes
- 4244
- Years Active
- 2025
Bears Optimism: Can Chicago Defy the Odds?
Chicago Bears fans are buzzing with optimism, daring to dream of outshining the Packers and Vikings in the NFC North, despite the Lions being favored. While experts doubt, local support surges, fuele…
00:01:32 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Flossmoor Graffit: Police Investigate Racist Vandalism
Racial slurs found scrawled at a train station and park in Flossmoor spark outrage! Police are investigating the hateful graffiti discovered early Friday morning and working to hold vandals accountab…
00:01:31 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Naperville Teachers Avoid Strike With Last-Minute Deal
Naperville 203 narrowly avoids a teacher strike! After months of tense negotiations, teachers and the school board reach a tentative agreement, averting a walkout and bringing relief to students and …
00:01:24 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Trump vs. Chicago: National Guard Showdown
Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago, sparking outrage! Is it about crime or politics? Chicago Mayor Johnson fights back, citing plummeting crime rates and potential legal battles. Disco…
00:01:32 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Trump Hints at Federal Action in Chicago
Is Chicago next? Trump threatens federal intervention, citing crime and homelessness, while Mayor Johnson slams the idea as harmful, emphasizing community-led solutions and recent crime rate declines…
00:01:25 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Illinois Strengthens Protections for Journalists
Illinois just threw up a legal shield for journalists! Governor Pritzker signed a new law expanding protections against SLAPP lawsuits designed to silence reporters. This move, sparked by a case invo…
00:02:10 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Coal Ash Rules in the Spotlight
EPA's coal ash rule changes spark controversy! Proposed revisions could weaken cleanups, delay deadlines, and shift enforcement, impacting communities nationwide. Will public health be compromised fo…
00:01:52 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Chicago Schools Face Budget Crisis
Chicago Public Schools face a budget apocalypse! Massive cuts threaten classrooms, teachers, and vital programs. Can the Chicago Teachers Union and community pressure save the city's schools from dis…
00:01:12 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Detained Husband: A Family's Fight
A wife's world is shattered when her husband is unexpectedly detained by ICE during a routine traffic stop, facing possible deportation. Hear her heartbreaking story of family upheaval, community sup…
00:01:23 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Portillo's Tragedy: Family Sues for Safety Changes
Two-year-old Finnegan McKee was tragically killed when a car crashed into an Oswego Portillo's. Now, his parents are suing the restaurant, claiming the lack of safety barriers directly caused their s…
00:01:35 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Justice for Andy Ramos
Drunk driver or tragic accident? A young man's death divides two families and exposes dangerous conditions for work release inmates. Was justice served when a jury acquitted a driver of causing death…
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Fri 22 Aug 2025
Dow Soars on Rate Cut Hopes
Wall Street cheers as the Dow leaps 900 points! Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints at potential interest rate cuts, igniting investor optimism and a major stock rally. Will lower borrowing cos…
00:01:36 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Deadly Shooting at Matteson Deli
Argument at Matteson, Illinois Deli Turns Deadly: A 26-year-old man was fatally shot after a fight erupted at Main Street Deli. The alleged shooter fled to a hospital and was arrested. Schools were b…
00:01:10 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Chicago Homeownership Success Story
Tired of renting? Discover how a Chicago couple achieved their dream of homeownership after 25 years, thanks to a game-changing program fueled by Builders Vision and Self-Help Federal Credit Union. L…
00:01:50 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Jeopardy! Live in Chicago: Ken Jennings and More!
Jeopardy! invades Chicago! Ken Jennings hosts a live, interactive game at the Chicago Theatre on September 12th, with audience contestants vying for prizes. The Inside Jeopardy! podcast will be taped…
00:01:40 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Big Ten Football Predictions: Who's Going to the Playoffs?
Big Ten Showdown: Can Penn State Dethrone Ohio State? Get ready for bold college football predictions! Will the Nittany Lions mirror Ohio State's path to the title, even with a loss? We break down th…
00:02:07 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
400K Lottery Ticket Sold in Humboldt Park: Who Won?
Humboldt Park gas station sold a $400,000 winning lottery ticket and no one has claimed it yet! Is the winner you? The Division Mobil has a history of big wins, and now they're waiting for someone to…
00:01:40 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Jewel Osco & I Can Dream Center: A Thriving Partnership
Discover how Jewel Osco and the I Can Dream Center are teaming up to empower students with disabilities! From fun-filled mornings with a red monster mascot to real-world job skills, hear how this ins…
00:02:03 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Lake County Convictions Upheld by Appeals Court
Indiana Court of Appeals upholds convictions in two shocking Lake County cases: a 70-year sentence for a Chicago man in a Gary murder fueled by social media evidence, and a 15.5-year sentence for a m…
00:01:36 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Lincoln-Way East: Chasing a Championship
Can Lincoln-Way East finally grab that elusive state title? With star QB Jonas Williams drawing Michael Jordan comparisons and a loaded roster featuring game-changing transfers and undercover pieces,…
00:02:12 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
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