Gotta See It: Rinks and Revivals
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Take a spin at a unique South Side roller rink, get lawncare advice from the White Sox groundskeeper and listen to a one-on-one interview with composer Hans Zimmer. You "Gotta See it!"

Gotta See It: Arts and Afterlife
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Did you know that "The Wizard of Oz" was created in Chicago? It all happened at the Fine Arts Building, formerly known as the Studebaker Building, on Michigan Avenue. We take a look inside the building, which remains the epicenter of Chicago’s art scene. Then, we celebrate 40 years of Shaw’s Crab House, home to one of the first oyster bars in the city. Plus, from Parmesan to mozzarella, we explore how the award-winning cheesemaker Caputo Cheese creates your favorite charcuterie snacks.

Wearing the Badge: How?NYPD football team creates brotherhood. Plus, other cop stories
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On this episode of ?Wearing the Badge,? we look at how the NYPD Finest football team has fostered lifelong relationships among officers.?Host Garry McCarthy sits down with former teammate Steve McAllister, now police commissioner?in Floral Park, as they share stories from their time on the team. From funny nicknames like "Veal" to the team's experiences with tragedy, they discuss the intense highs and lows that officers encounter every day.

Illinois State Police arrest 3 Chicago men in deadly I-94 shootings

Illinois State Police say three men from Chicago have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with two separate expressway shootings on the city’s South Side.

2 men charged in violent robbery spree, attempted murder of off-duty Chicago cop

Two men have been charged with dozens of felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, following a violent string of crimes that included a shootout with an off-duty Chicago police officer last summer.

Chicago's State Street bridge to close for months on Monday

The State Street bridge in downtown Chicago will shut down Monday for emergency repairs and remain closed through mid-November.

Chicago woman charged in deadly hit-and-run crash

A Chicago woman has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in January that killed a 66-year-old pedestrian in the West Town neighborhood.

Fans line up on Michigan Avenue in Chicago for loveable monster plush 'Labubu'

It was an early morning on Michigan Avenue as fans lined up outside Pop Mart for the release of a plush toy — and this one has quite the personality.

Boy, 14, shot in Englewood

A 14-year-old boy was shot early Friday morning while walking in the city’s Englewood neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

Chicago's State Street bridge to close for months on Monday
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The State Street bridge in downtown Chicago will close for emergency repairs starting next Monday, with the shutdown expected to last through mid-November.

Winning $3M lottery ticket sold in Chicago

A winning Illinois Lottery ticket worth $3.1 million was purchased at a Chicago liquor store.

Chicago weather: Cooler air moves in after Thursday’s 80s

After a warm Thursday for many, the Chicago area cools down briefly this weekend before storms and 80s return early next week.

Man fatally struck by CTA Blue Line train on West Side, police say

A man was fatally struck by a CTA Blue Line train Thursday evening after falling onto the tracks on the city's West Side, according to Chicago police.

Man charged in CTA Blue Line shooting that injured teen during robbery attempt: police

A Chicago man has been charged in the shooting of a 16-year-old during an attempted armed robbery on a CTA Blue Line train platform in December 2023, police said.

Chicago man arrested years after DUI crash that critically injured woman

A Chicago man accused of critically injuring a woman in a 2023 crash in Humboldt Park while driving under the influence has been arrested.

Jeff Joniak joins Bears Draft Live
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Live at Soldier Field ahead of the NFL Draft, Jeff Joniak joins us to talk about the Bears and their draft prospects.