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- Episodes
- 2108
- Years Active
- 2025
Air Canada Flight Diverted: Unruly Passenger Causes Delay
Turbulence of a different kind! Find out how a disruptive passenger forced an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Vegas to make an unexpected landing in Chicago. Hear how the situation unfolded, the ai…
00:01:21 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Christkindlmarket Returns to Wrigleyville This Holiday Season
Christkindlmarket is back in Wrigleyville! After a year's absence, the festive German holiday market returns to Gallagher Way on November 23rd, joining the Daley Plaza and Aurora locations in bringin…
00:01:36 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Garfield Park Shooting: Police Search for Suspects
Breaking: A late-night shooting in Chicago's Garfield Park leaves two men wounded after a heated argument escalates into gunfire. Police are hunting for multiple suspects who fled the scene. Find out…
00:01:14 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Luella's Southern Kitchen Reopens in Albany Park
Chicago's beloved Luella's Southern Kitchen is back! Chef Darnell Reed reopens in Albany Park with a breakfast and brunch-only menu packed with Southern classics and creative twists like crab-stuffed…
00:02:05 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Chicago Outdoor Adventures: Fishing, Foraging, and More!
Chicago's outdoor scene is exploding with activity! From gourmet mushrooms popping up after summer rains to young anglers reeling in impressive catches in local waterways, adventure awaits around eve…
00:01:48 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Metra Expands Service: More Trains, More Options!
Chicago suburban commuters, get ready for expanded Metra service! Starting in September, the BNSF, UP-West, and UP-North lines are adding more trains and stops, especially on weekends. Enjoy more fle…
00:01:58 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Women's Equality Day: A Work in Progress
Is Women's Equality Day just a symbolic gesture? With the ERA still unratified and rights under attack, this episode dives into the urgent fight for true equality. Discover how the Dobbs decision, gr…
00:01:58 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Teen Arrested After Red Line Stabbing
Teen stabbing near Chicago's 69th Street Red Line station leaves 20-year-old woman in critical condition. A 17-year-old girl is in custody, charged with felony aggravated battery. What sparked this v…
00:01:01 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Bears' Wake-Up Call: Jaylon Johnson Sounds Alarm
Bears Cornerback Jaylon Johnson sounds the alarm! After a brutal week of training camp and a disastrous showing against the Kansas City team, Johnson calls out sloppy football and a frustrating lack …
00:01:16 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Hobart Council Debates Data Center and Park Upgrades
Hobart City Council advances a controversial data center proposal despite resident concerns about quality of life impacts. A key rezoning request was unanimously approved, paving the way for a potent…
00:01:42 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Taste of Greektown Festival Returns to Chicago
OPA! Chicago's Greektown explodes with flavor and culture this weekend! Taste authentic gyros and baklava, groove to live music, and witness traditional Greek dancing. Explore artisan crafts and fami…
00:01:18 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Lawndale Block Party for Peace
Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood is hosting the 18th annual Block Party for Peace this Sunday, a hip-hop celebration promoting nonviolence and unity. Enjoy live music, art, food, and more, with procee…
00:01:37 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Man Shoots Someone Over Unpleasant Odor
A handshake turned deadly in Gary, Indiana, when a man shot and killed another over a dispute about an odor. Darren Michael Bryant Junior claims he feared for his life when Robert Gaskin Junior appro…
00:01:25 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Teen Arrested After Englewood Stabbing
Chicago reels after a 17-year-old girl stabs a 20-year-old woman in Englewood, leaving her seriously injured. Details are scarce as police investigate the motive behind the attack, fueling community …
00:01:18 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
The Kidney Party: Raising Awareness for Kidney Disease
Don't miss the Kidney Party on August 23rd! This vital event unites patients, doctors, and advocates to fight kidney disease, a silent epidemic affecting millions. Expect powerful stories, expert ins…
00:01:38 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Chicago Triathlon Weekend: Athletes, Charity, and Community
Chicago gears up for its biggest triathlon ever! Over 7,500 athletes will swim, bike, and run, with all eyes on the elite Supersprint League. The event aims to double last year's $55,000 donation to …
00:01:38 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
BetBash: Inside the Thriving World of Sports Betting
Discover how BetBash is revolutionizing sports betting! From its humble beginnings as a networking event to a Vegas mega-conference, learn how Captain Jack and the Unabated team are fostering communi…
00:02:19 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Menendez Brothers: Parole Denied Again
Lyle Menendez denied parole after 35 years! Hear why the notorious killer remains behind bars despite claims of abuse and remorse. Was it prison rule violations, a fabricated story, or the shadow of …
00:01:42 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Bears Defense: The Real Story?
Forget Caleb Williams! The Bears' playoff hopes hinge on a defense ready to shock the NFL. Can Dennis Allen transform returning stars and unproven talent into a top-tier unit? Injuries derailed them …
00:02:25 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Trump and Epstein: No Evidence, Says Associate
Bombshell prison confession: Ghislaine Maxwell claims she NEVER saw Trump act inappropriately with Epstein. Newly released Justice Department files reveal Maxwell repeatedly denied Trump's involvemen…
00:01:19 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
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