https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/west-side-business-owners-want-usd5m-worth-of-security-cameras 2022-11-22T15:18:54+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-city-council.jpg?id=64088213&width=1200 Chicago City Council daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/study-finds-muskrats-key-to-restoring-great-lakes-wetlands 2025-11-04T18:53:14+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-new-study-from-loyola-university-chicago-finds-that-muskrats-the-humble-semi-aquatic-rodents-long-overshadowed-by-beavers.jpg?id=63652056&width=1200 A new study from Loyola University Chicago finds that muskrats – the humble, semi-aquatic rodents long overshadowed by beavers – may play a crucial role in restoring the health of the Great Lakes wetlands. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/pritzker-says-hes-still-studying-right-to-die-bill 2025-11-04T11:00:02+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gov-j-b-pritzker-says-he-s-still-studying-proposed-right-to-die-measure-for-illinois.jpg?id=63652055&width=1200 Gov. 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Pritzker says he's still studying proposed "right-to-die" measure for Illinois. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/dhs-denies-inhumane-conditions-at-broadview-ice-facility 2025-11-04T13:44:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-department-of-homeland-security-is-pushing-back-against-a-lawsuit-accusing-federal-agents-of-subjecting-detainees-to-inhuman.jpg?id=63652075&width=1200 ICE processing facility in Broadview The Department of Homeland Security is pushing back against a lawsuit accusing federal agents of subjecting detainees to inhumane conditions inside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Broadview. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/prost-brookfield-zoo-hosts-oktoberfest-this-weekend 2021-09-23T16:50:08+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/on-september-25-the-die-musikmeisters-will-entertain-guests-during-brookfield-zoo-s-oktoberfest-celebration.jpg?id=64088228&width=1200 On September 25, the Die Musikmeisters will entertain guests during Brookfield Zoo's Oktoberfest celebration. On September 25, the Die Musikmeisters will entertain guests during Brookfield Zoo's Oktoberfest celebration. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/guests-over-21-years-old-who-spot-the-leinie.jpg?id=64088235&width=1200 Guests over 21 years old, who spot the Leinie's PolkaPedi may be treated to some complimentary memorabilia during Brookfield Zoo's Oktoberfest. Guests over 21 years old, who spot the Leinie daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/reward-announced-for-chicago-lawn-mass-shooting 2024-12-11T16:36:39+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/crime-scene.jpg?id=64079126&width=1200 Crime scene following Monday, Dec. 2 shooting near 59th and St. Louis, in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood crime scene daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/johnson-court-orders-for-ice-in-chicago-a-start 2025-10-28T18:16:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-talks-to-reporters-at-city-hall-october-28-2025.jpg?id=63652127&width=1200 Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson talks to reporters at City Hall, October 28, 2025. Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson talks to reporters at City Hall, October 28, 2025. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/man-who-torched-cta-van-during-2020-riots-gets-3-plus-years 2022-11-22T17:31:11+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cta-van-on-fire.png?id=64088187&width=1200 A 26-year-old man was sentenced to at least nearly four years in prison for setting a CTA van on fire on May 30, 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. CTA van on fire daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/elderly-woman-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-north-side 2023-07-27T00:45:02+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/police.jpg?id=63704675&width=1200 police daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/heather-mack-asking-for-release-from-prison-before-trial 2022-11-22T17:54:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/heather-mack.jpg?id=64088179&width=1200 Heather Mack, then 19, of the United States cries during her verdict hearing on April 21, 2015 in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Heather Mack https://www.audacy.com/media-library/heather-mack.jpg?id=64088178&width=1200 Heather Mack, then 19, of the United States cries during her verdict hearing on April 21, 2015 in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Heather Mack daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/national/dad-dies-in-freak-accident-collecting-girl-scout-donations 2022-11-22T17:06:02+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mia-erin-and-aaron-lamore.png?id=63951420&width=1200 Mia, Erin and Aaron LaMore. Mia, Erin and Aaron LaMore. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mia-erin-and-aaron-lamore.png?id=63951430&width=1200 Girl Scouts of the USA kicks off National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal on February 7, 2014 in New York City. Mia, Erin and Aaron LaMore. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/migrants-sent-by-texas-governor-abbott-welcomed-to-chicago 2022-09-01T15:44:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/texas-migrants.jpg?id=64079493&width=1200 Texas migrants daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/loop-carjacking-ends-in-fatal-crash-into-cta-l-track-beam 2023-01-05T16:31:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cta.jpg?id=64088152&width=1200 Chicago police work the scene of a serious crash after a dark colored SUV crashed into a support column of the CTA ‘EL’ on East Lake Street and North Wabash Street in The Loop neighborhood, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. CTA daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/aldermen-fine-tune-security-tax-on-mag-mile 2021-12-15T20:37:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mag-mile-sign.png?id=63718794&width=1200 North Michigan Avenue Mag Mile sign daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/advocates-call-on-lightfoot-to-fund-services-for-homeless 2022-09-01T17:35:26+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/group-of-people-outside-thompson-center-in-chicago.jpg?id=64079481&width=1200 Advocates, activists, and service providers for the 58,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago rallied outside of the Thompson Center on Thursday. Group of people outside Thompson Center in Chicago daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/whitney-young-high-school-basketball-team-headed-to-state 2022-03-10T18:04:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/pep-rally.jpg?id=63718800&width=1200 People celebrated Whitney Young High School pep rally March 10, 2022. pep rally https://www.audacy.com/media-library/team.jpg?id=63718784&width=1200 Whitney Young High School boys basketball team poses for photo on March 10, 2022. team daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/state-offers-parents-tax-break-for-certain-school-expenses 2023-08-25T12:23:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tax-credit.jpg?id=63692001&width=1200 tax credit daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/illinois-home-buyers-can-get-usd6-000-through-new-initiative 2022-10-02T16:58:39+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/getty-images.jpg?id=64079448&width=1200 Getty Images daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicagoans-call-for-continued-support-of-ukrainian-people 2022-06-06T16:37:40+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-ukraine-rally.jpg?id=63718748&width=1200 Chicagoans rally for Ukraine in Daley Plaza Sunday, June 5, 2022. Chicago Ukraine Rally daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/two-people-shot-following-a-gary-high-school-graduation 2022-06-06T13:56:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gary.jpg?id=63718805&width=1200 Gary daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/ides-begins-reopening-offices-by-appointment-only 2021-08-27T14:07:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/illinois-department-of-employment-security.png?id=63718777&width=1200 Illinois Department of Employment Security Illinois Department of Employment Security daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/how-volunteers-are-helping-chicago-public-schools-in-2022 2022-10-02T20:57:32+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-public-schools.jpg?id=64079450&width=1200 Chicago Public Schools will rely on a network of volunteers this year to provide tutoring, arts, and counseling services to its students. Chicago Public Schools daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/lawmakers-advance-bill-allowing-public-officials-to-details 2025-10-29T21:07:41+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/capitol-news-illinois-photo-by-jerry-nowicki.jpg?id=63652129&width=1200 State Rep. Katie Stuart presents her bill aimed at protecting public officials from doxing on the Illinois House floor on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-water-taxi-resumes-weekday-service-for-commuters 2023-08-25T15:25:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/boat.jpg?id=63691978&width=1200 boat daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/man-sensed-evil-as-he-drove-woman-accused-of-murder 2022-10-14T21:42:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/suv.png?id=64079457&width=1200 Chicago police SUV SUV daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/man-60-shot-during-fight-on-south-side-red-line-train 2022-10-15T16:58:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/train.jpg?id=64079443&width=1200 train daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/madigan-charged-for-arranging-payments-for-political-ally-in-alleged-conspiracy-involving-at-and-t-illinois 2022-10-15T16:58:31+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/madigan.jpg?id=64079442&width=1200 Madigan daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/stolen-car-leads-to-police-chase-in-elmhurst-4-in-custody 2022-10-15T16:58:15+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/police.jpg?id=64079431&width=1200 police daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/victim-of-botched-police-raid-backs-lightfoot-opponent 2023-02-22T14:48:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/anjanette-young-speaking-to-reporters-in-2021.jpg?id=63691939&width=1200 Anjanette Young and supporters gather at Daley Plaza in Chicago after marching from Federal Plaza to commemorate the National Day of Protests on Oct. 22, 2021. Anjanette Young speaking to reporters in 2021 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/man-charged-with-fatal-shooting-outside-red-line-cta-stop-on-south-side 2022-09-02T19:13:28+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/christian-thompson.jpg?id=63691929&width=1200 Christian Thompson Christian Thompson daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/nearly-700-immigrants-become-u-s-citizens-at-wrigley-field 2022-07-29T02:29:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wrigley-field.png?id=64082371&width=1200 A general view of the Marquee outside Wrigley Field with orange flags in support of Gun Violence Awareness prior to the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Wrigley Field daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/lightfoot-attacks-abbotts-character-for-migrant-handling 2022-09-02T19:14:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lightfoot-abbott.jpg?id=63691915&width=1200 Mayor Lightfoot had choice words for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, while speaking to reporters about the arrival of migrants from Texas. Lightfoot-Abbott daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/wieners-circle-worker-dishes-on-restaurants-r-rated-rep 2024-08-26T20:34:34+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/patrons-outside-of-the-wiener-s-circle-in-chicago-s-lincoln-park-neighborhood.jpg?id=64079414&width=1200 Patrons outside of the Wiener's Circle in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Patrons outside of the Wiener's Circle in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/toni-morris-who.jpg?id=64079420&width=1200 Toni Morris, who's worked at the Wiener's Circle for 23 years, listens to a customer as they order food. Toni Morris, who https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64079415&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64079423&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/dui-driver-arrested-after-crashing-into-parked-cop-car 2020-12-20T22:20:22+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/north-chicago-dui-driver-after-crashing-into-parked-police-car-in-suburban-beach-park.jpg?id=64082366&width=1200 North Chicago DUI driver after crashing into parked police car in suburban Beach Park https://www.audacy.com/media-library/north-chicago-dui-driver-after-crashing-into-parked-police-car-in-suburban-beach-park.jpg?id=64082376&width=1200 Alaya Solomon North Chicago DUI driver after crashing into parked police car in suburban Beach Park daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/illinois-state-trooper-injured-in-crash-involving-semi 2023-08-25T18:20:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/state-police.webp?id=63691952&width=1200 state police daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-reports-first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus 2022-09-02T17:31:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-west-nile-virus.jpg?id=63691917&width=1200 Chicago West Nile Virus daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/man-gets-more-than-12-years-for-possessing-guns-explosives 2022-09-03T00:39:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/guns.png?id=63691923&width=1200 Image of weapons allegedly found in John Feeney's possession. guns daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/extreme-heat-to-hit-chicago-area-how-long-will-it-last 2024-08-26T22:32:40+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago.jpg?id=64079417&width=1200 Chicago daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/all-rise-for-lake-county-courthouses-newest-employee-a-dog 2024-08-27T13:39:30+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/desi-a-1-year-old-standard-poodle-is-the-newest-hire-at-the-lake-county-circuit-court-and-she-s-been-tasked-with-making-the-e.jpg?id=64079400&width=1200 Desi, a 1-year-old standard poodle, is the newest hire at the Lake County Circuit Court, and she's been tasked with making the experience there a bit more pleasant. Desi, a 1-year-old standard poodle, is the newest hire at the Lake County Circuit Court, and she's been tasked with making the experience there a bit more pleasant. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/corrections-officer-saved-2-inmates-from-committing-suicide 2021-02-12T16:09:59+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lake-county-jail-correctional-officer-elvis-fejzic-holding-his-state-correctional-officer-of-the-year-award-is-pictured-with-l.png?id=63718665&width=1200 Lake County jail correctional officer Elvis Fejzic, holding his state Correctional Officer of the Year award, is pictured with Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg, right, and Lake County jail corrections chief Patrick Firman. Lake County jail correctional officer Elvis Fejzic, holding his state Correctional Officer of the Year award, is pictured with Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg, right, and Lake County jail corrections chief Patrick Firman. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/kankakee-sheriff-devastating-and-horrific-event 2026-02-03T18:27:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-line-bar.png?id=65264335&width=1200 The Line bar https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kankakee-county-sheriff.png?id=65264336&width=1200 Kankakee County Sheriff https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kankakee-county-sheriff.png?id=65264337&width=1200 Kankakee County Sheriff daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-mayoral-endorsements-roll-in-for-lightfoot-opponents 2022-11-14T19:56:22+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/brandon-johnson.jpg?id=64079717&width=1200 Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson spoke to the press last week after accepting an endorsement from the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 73. On Monday, Johnson won an endorsement from SEIU Healthcare Illinois. Brandon Johnson daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/south-side-man-dedicates-life-to-helping-young-chicagoans 2024-08-27T23:35:27+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/one-city-basketball-league.jpg?id=64079376&width=1200 One City Basketball League daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-area-schools-adjusting-schedule-due-to-extreme-heat 2024-08-27T15:41:17+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/empty-classroom-with-no-students.jpg?id=64079407&width=1200 Empty classroom with no students Empty classroom with no students daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/isu-grad-student-jelani-days-death-still-an-enigma 2024-08-28T12:27:35+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jelani-day.jpg?id=64079366&width=1200 Jelani Day Jelani Day daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/bulldog-drummond-reminisces-about-late-chicago-mobster 2024-08-28T12:27:15+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/casket.jpg?id=64079372&width=1200 casket daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/high-schoolers-stage-anti-ice-walkout-in-chicago 2026-02-02T23:16:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hundreds-of-high-schoolers-leave-their-classrooms-on-the-north-side-of-chicago-to-protest-the-trump-administrations-immigration.jpg?id=65264328&width=1200 Hundreds of high schoolers leave their classrooms on the North Side of Chicago to protest the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. February 2, 2026. Hundreds of high schoolers leave their classrooms on the North Side of Chicago to protest the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. February 2, 2026. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/theodore-roosevelt-high-school-senior-zay-martinez-pictured-with-megaphone-tells-wbbm-newsradio-chicago-that-he-helped-organiz.jpg?id=65264331&width=1200 Theodore Roosevelt High School senior Zay Martinez (pictured with megaphone) tells WBBM Newsradio Chicago that he helped organize the anti-ICE protest because he could not stay silent. February 2, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt High School senior Zay Martinez (pictured with megaphone) tells WBBM Newsradio Chicago that he helped organize the anti-ICE protest because he could not stay silent. February 2, 2026. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hundreds-of-students-from-several-high-schools-on-chicago.jpg?id=65264338&width=1200 Hundreds of students from several high schools on Chicago's North Side joined a walkout in protest of how federal immigration enforcement is being carried out across the country under the Trump administration. February 2, 2026. Hundreds of students from several high schools on Chicago daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/teacher-with-child-sex-abuse-record-passes-archdiocese-check 2026-02-04T14:38:06+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/getty-images.jpg?id=65264327&width=1200 Getty Images Getty Images daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/only-1-in-4-of-chicagos-indie-music-venues-is-profitable 2026-02-03T19:23:19+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/getty-images.jpg?id=65264326&width=1200 Dave Bayley of Glass Animals performs live at Metro on October 04, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Getty Images) Getty Images daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/carrera-de-los-muertos-5k-in-pilsen-takes-place-on-saturday 2024-11-01T01:51:30+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/carrera-de-los-muertos.jpg?id=63691762&width=1200 Carrera de los Muertos takes place on Saturday. Carrera de los Muertos, daily