https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/national/rare-blue-moon-will-light-the-sky-this-halloween 2020-10-27T16:54:01+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/moon.jpg?id=63589183&width=1200 Moon daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/d1e74f887abeb57051d4adbeb844d3fa/episodes/kiss_mornings_with_alley_and_d-8375195 2026-05-12T15:29:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837819&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/articles/comedian-actor-brings-groucho-marx-chicago-one-night 2020-09-10T04:55:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/frank-ferrante.jpg?id=64077048&width=1200 Frank Ferrante https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64077049&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/articles/illinois-black-caucus-calls-for-end-to-looting-violence 2020-09-10T12:28:28+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63668691&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/thefandc/video/who-is-the-goat-no-1-overall-pick-i-bmitch-finlat-xa9ikzo 2026-05-12T15:29:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=66723726&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/oak-park-native-ronnie-malley-the-bands-visit 2020-09-10T05:16:50+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/ronnie-malley.jpg?id=63695862&width=1200 Ronnie Malley https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63695847&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-tribute-bands-shine-at-summer-festivals 2026-05-12T15:29:09+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/molly-callinan.jpg?id=63738972&width=1200 Cover band singer Molly Callinan Molly Callinan https://www.audacy.com/media-library/molly-callinan.jpg?id=63738971&width=1200 Molly Callinan, singing alongside actor Gary Sinise, is a featured singer in the Lieutenant Dan Band. Molly Callinan https://www.audacy.com/media-library/molly-callinan.jpg?id=63738975&width=1200 Cover band singer Molly Callinan (pictured bottom, center) Molly Callinan https://www.audacy.com/media-library/molly-callinan.jpg?id=63738968&width=1200 Molly Callinan previously starred in the band Rock Candy Molly Callinan daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/architect-helmut-jahn-celebrated-in-new-chicago-exhibit 2021-08-31T19:35:01+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jahn.png?id=64078535&width=1200 A decorative wall panel at the Chicago Architecture Center's new exhibit on Helmut Jahn. Jahn daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/as-chicago-rivers-health-improves-its-bad-rap-sticks 2024-04-18T19:08:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-chicago-river-friends-of-the-chicago-river-executive-director-margert-frisbie-said-her-organization-has-helped-bring-the-ri.jpg?id=63678745&width=1200 The Chicago River. Friends of the Chicago River Executive Director Margert Frisbie said her organization has helped bring the river's health a long way over the past decade. The Chicago River. Friends of the Chicago River Executive Director Margert Frisbie said her organization has helped bring the river's health a long way over the past decade. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-chicago-river-friends-of-the-chicago-river-executive-director-margert-frisbie-said-her-organization-has-helped-bring-the-ri.jpg?id=63678755&width=1200 The Chicago River. Friends of the Chicago River Executive Director Margert Frisbie said her organization has helped bring the river's health a long way over the past decade. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kayak-tour-on-chicago-river-in-2022.jpg?id=63678747&width=1200 Kayak tour on Chicago River in 2022. Frisbie said that as the Chicago River's health has improved, her organization has found itself needing to change the river's perception among longtime Chicagoans. Kayak tour on Chicago River in 2022. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/doug-mcconnell-of-the-nonprofit-a-long-swim-directs-a-group-of-swimmers-about-to-participate-in-one-of-the-organization.png?id=63678749&width=1200 Doug McConnell, of the nonprofit A Long Swim, directs a group of swimmers about to participate in one of the organization's open water fundraiser swims. This September, the group will host a historic swim event on the Chicago River. Doug McConnell, of the nonprofit A Long Swim, directs a group of swimmers about to participate in one of the organization daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/dark-side-of-the-moon-at-the-adler-planetarium-honors-pink-floyd 2023-04-03T18:02:35+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/pink-floyd.jpg?id=63679830&width=1200 Adler Planetarium's The Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd https://www.audacy.com/media-library/pink-floyd.jpg?id=63679831&width=1200 Pink Floyd daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/seniors-get-into-the-olympic-spirit 2021-07-30T22:57:17+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/seniors.png?id=63716646&width=1200 Jim Faust with Terri Jacobs seniors https://www.audacy.com/media-library/seniors.png?id=63716647&width=1200 Jim Faust oversees the festivities seniors https://www.audacy.com/media-library/seniors.png?id=63716650&width=1200 Seniors celebrate the Tokyo Games. seniors daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/articles/chicago-nun-prepares-for-10th-marathon 2020-09-10T04:22:00+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sister-stephanie-baliga.jpg?id=63693332&width=1200 Sister Stephanie Baliga https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63693346&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/west-side-collaborative-connecting-residents-with-resources 2026-05-12T15:28:48+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/access-to-health-care.jpg?id=63711743&width=1200 Access to health care daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/cabaret-style-show-plunges-in-with-return-to-live-shows 2021-08-30T17:49:03+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/theater.jpg?id=63746867&width=1200 Frank Ferrante backstage, in his element. theater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/frank-ferrante-in-chicago.jpg?id=63746876&width=1200 Frank Ferrante in Chicago Frank Ferrante in Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lea-hinz.jpg?id=63746883&width=1200 Lea Hinz https://www.audacy.com/media-library/joe-de-paul.jpg?id=63746881&width=1200 Joe De Paul https://www.audacy.com/media-library/frank-ferrante-as-caesar.jpg?id=63746873&width=1200 Frank Ferrante as Caesar Frank Ferrante as Caesar https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tent.png?id=63746862&width=1200 The circus like ambience of Teatro ZinZanni. tent https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lobby-of-spiegeltent-zazou.jpg?id=63746880&width=1200 Lobby of Spiegeltent ZaZou Lobby of Spiegeltent ZaZou https://www.audacy.com/media-library/teatro-zinzanni-moon.jpg?id=63746875&width=1200 Teatro ZinZanni Moon Teatro ZinZanni Moon daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/electrifying-new-exhibit-opens-in-chicagos-river-north 2021-09-16T14:43:39+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/ken-saunders-has-owned-a-glass-sculpture-gallery-in-west-town-for-36-years-now-he-s-curator-of-the-newest-pop-up-museum-in-riv.jpg?id=63726204&width=1200 Ken Saunders has owned a glass sculpture gallery in West Town for 36 years. Now, he's curator of the newest pop-up museum in River North. Ken Saunders has owned a glass sculpture gallery in West Town for 36 years. Now, he's curator of the newest pop-up museum in River North. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-massive-14-foot-tall-neon-sculpture-by-artist-john-bannon-that-changes-based-on-your-angle-of-view-at-the-neon-and-light-museu.jpg?id=63726206&width=1200 A massive 14-foot-tall neon sculpture by artist John Bannon that changes based on your angle of view at the Neon and Light Museum A massive 14-foot-tall neon sculpture by artist John Bannon that changes based on your angle of view at the Neon and Light Museum https://www.audacy.com/media-library/neon-light-featured-at-the-exit-of-the-neon-and-light-museum.jpg?id=63726203&width=1200 Neon light featured at the exit of the Neon and Light Museum Neon light featured at the exit of the Neon and Light Museum https://www.audacy.com/media-library/neon-wings-hang-from-the-ceiling-at-the-neon-and-light-museum.jpg?id=63726202&width=1200 Neon wings hang from the ceiling at the Neon and Light Museum Neon wings hang from the ceiling at the Neon and Light Museum https://www.audacy.com/media-library/saunders.jpg?id=63726201&width=1200 Saunders' favorites include some neon words and the light tubes that look like lightsabers. Saunders said more people want more experiences and less stuff these days and hopes the museum fills that need. Saunders daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/eleven-year-old-suspect-is-prolific-carjacker-top-cop 2021-11-29T20:52:27+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cpd-headquarters.png?id=64089645&width=1200 Chicago Police Department CPD headquarters daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-musician-undergoes-life-saving-brain-surgery 2025-08-26T21:28:16+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/anne-mark-burnell-inside-their-wicker-park-home.jpg?id=63652402&width=1200 Anne & Mark Burnell inside their Wicker Park home Anne & Mark Burnell inside their Wicker Park home https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lisa-fielding-wbbm.jpg?id=63652402&width=1200 Lisa Fielding/WBBM https://www.audacy.com/media-library/anne-mark-burnell-inside-their-wicker-park-home.jpg?id=63652400&width=1200 Anne & Mark Burnell Anne & Mark Burnell inside their Wicker Park home https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mark-burnell-undergoes-neurosurgery-while-awake-and-playing-music.png?id=63652410&width=1200 Mark Burnell undergoes neurosurgery while awake and playing music Mark Burnell undergoes neurosurgery while awake and playing music https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mark-anne-burnell-performing.jpg?id=63652406&width=1200 Mark Burnell on piano, Anne Burnell, singer Mark & Anne Burnell performing https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mark-burnell-performing-in-tampa.jpg?id=63652404&width=1200 Mark performing in Tampa Mark Burnell performing in Tampa https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-burnells-rehearse-inside-their-wicker-park-home.jpg?id=63652399&width=1200 The Burnells rehearse inside their Wicker Park home The Burnells rehearse inside their Wicker Park home https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mark-anne-burnell.jpg?id=63652398&width=1200 Mark & Anne Burnell Mark & Anne Burnell daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the_big_bad_morning_show/episodes/shovels_of_wisdom-8371335-2676883488 2026-05-12T15:28:59+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837329&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-bears-close-on-arlington-heights-site 2023-02-15T23:35:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-bears.png?id=63725530&width=1200 Rendering of how Arlington Heights property could look following development from the Bears. Chicago Bears daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/staff-shortages-causes-crisis-for-special-needs-children 2021-12-15T13:20:39+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/disabled-child.jpg?id=63745047&width=1200 disabled child daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/northbrook-native-comes-home-to-lead-in-jagged-little-pill 2023-04-13T22:43:14+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chris-hoch-jagged-little-pill.jpg?id=63715492&width=1200 Chris Hoch (L) and Heidi Blickenstaff in the North American tour of "Jagged Little Pill." Hoch, a Northbrook native and graduate of Glenbrook North High School, said he's thrilled to be performing before a hometown crowd. Chris Hoch Jagged Little Pill https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chris-hoch-jagged-little-pill.jpg?id=63715462&width=1200 From left to right: Dillon Klena, Heidi Blickenstaff Chris Hoch and Lauren Chanel in "Jagged Little Pill." Hoch said he found his love of theater as a student at Glenbrook North High School. "Like a lot of kids, I found myself lost as a kid and had no direction, had not found my people, and I found it in theater," he said. Chris Hoch Jagged Little Pill https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jagged-little-pill.jpg?id=63715465&width=1200 "Jagged Little Pill" will be at Chicago's Nederlander Theatre through April 23. The musical, which made its Broadway debut in 2019, was nominated for 15 Tony Awards. Jagged Little Pill https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chris-hoch-jagged-little-pill.jpg?id=63715485&width=1200 Chris Hoch Jagged Little Pill daily https://www.audacy.com/kdkaradio/news/local/news-2676883265 2026-05-12T15:28:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/business-woman-using-tablet-pc-for-reading-news.jpg?id=66723591&width=1200 business woman using tablet pc for reading news business woman using tablet pc for reading news daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/buy-a-pizza-help-a-shelter-dog-with-piece-pizza-and-paws 2023-01-13T14:40:27+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/piece-pizza-and-paws-chicago.jpg?id=63656896&width=1200 "Slice to Meet You," a collaboration between PAWS Chicago and Piece Pizza, aims to introduce customers to animals who have become the shelter's longest residents. Piece Pizza and PAWS Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/paws-chicago.jpg?id=63656906&width=1200 Rocco, a 4-year-old Terrier mix, has been searching for a home for one year. PAWS Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/paws-chicago.jpg?id=63656919&width=1200 Through the end of March 2023, Piece Pizza will attach flyers like this one to its pizza boxes. Jill Siar, with PAWS Chicago, said their pets will be "getting a lot of attention from new folks" through the collaboration. PAWS Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rick-nielsen.png?id=63656914&width=1200 Rick Nielsen, the famed guitarist of Cheap Trick who co-owns Piece Pizza, said Piece's partnership with PAWS struck "a real chord" with him. Rick Nielsen https://www.audacy.com/media-library/paws-chicago.jpg?id=63656907&width=1200 Natasha is among the dogs who will be included on the "Slice to Meet You" campaign. PAWS Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/paws-chicago.jpg?id=63687543&width=1200 PAWS Chicago daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/state-senator-wants-chicago-to-replace-lead-water-pipes 2022-10-25T18:17:46+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/illinois-state-senator-ram-villivalam.jpg?id=64099684&width=1200 Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam https://www.audacy.com/media-library/state-senator-ram-villivalam.jpg?id=64099684&width=1200 State Senator Ram Villivalam daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-scholars-helps-high-schooler-seniors-reach-college 2026-05-12T15:28:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars.jpg?id=64099682&width=1200 As part of the annual Chicago Scholars’ Onsite College and Leadership Forum, 140 colleges and universities were on hand interviewing seniors this week. At last year's event, $31.7 million in merit aid was awarded. Chicago Scholars https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars.jpg?id=64099673&width=1200 In order to become a Chicago Scholar, students must meet several requirements, including living in Chicago and attending a Chicago high school. They also need to be either the first generation in their family to potentially attend college or come from an under-resourced community. Chicago Scholars https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars.jpg?id=64099676&width=1200 Angelo Perez, 17, and his mother. Perez will be the class valedictorian when he graduates in the spring of 2023. He was accepted to three of his five picks so far. Chicago Scholars https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64099675&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars.jpg?id=64099674&width=1200 Omar Akil Solomon, a recruiter for Eastern Illinois University (EIU), represented one of more than 100 colleges and universities present at the Chicago Scholars event. Chicago Scholars daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/the-devil-wears-prada-musical-premieres-in-chicago 2022-07-19T15:46:50+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-devil-wears-prada-cast-photo.jpg?id=63740422&width=1200 Cast of "The Devil Wears Prada" musical adaptation. "The Devil Wears Prada" cast photo daily https://www.audacy.com/star102cleveland/latest/jen-tim-show-gettin-dirty 2026-05-12T12:16:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=66721733&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/billie-jean-at-chicagos-shakespeare-theater 2025-07-25T22:43:18+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/billie-jean-now-playing-at-chicago-s-shakespeare-theater.jpg?id=63654095&width=1200 "Billie Jean" now playing at Chicago's Shakespeare Theater "Billie Jean" now playing at Chicago's Shakespeare Theater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-shakespeare-theater.jpg?id=63654095&width=1200 "Billie Jean" now playing at The Shakespeare Theater Chicago Shakespeare Theater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/actress-lily-tomlin-talks-about-being-a-producer-for-billie-jean.jpg?id=63654097&width=1200 Actress Lily Tomlin talks about being a producer for "Billie Jean" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/billie-jean-moffitt-of-the-united-states-throws-the-tennis-ball-away-as-she-jumps-into-the-air-in-celebration-after-defeating-ma.jpg?id=63654076&width=1200 Billie Jean Moffitt of the United States throws the tennis ball away as she jumps into the air in celebration after defeating Margaret Court of Australia in their Women's Singles Second Round match on Centre Court at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on 27th June 1962 Billie Jean Moffitt of the United States throws the tennis ball away as she jumps into the air in celebration after defeating Margaret Court of Australia in their Women https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-cast-of-billie-jean-at-chicago.jpg?id=63654086&width=1200 The cast of "Billie Jean" at Chicago's Shakespeare Theater The cast of "Billie Jean" at Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/actress-chilina-kennedy-plays-the-title-role-in-billie-jean.jpg?id=63654094&width=1200 Actress Chilina Kennedy plays the title role in "Billie Jean" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/billie-jean-king-attends-the-2025-espy-awards-at-dolby-theatre-on-july-16-2025-in-hollywood-california.jpg?id=63654090&width=1200 Billie Jean King attends the 2025 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Billie Jean King attends the 2025 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/billie-jean-moffitt-of-the-united-states-holds-her-tennis-racquet-aloft-to-acknowledge-the-crowd-after-losing-to-ann-haydon-of-g.jpg?id=63654099&width=1200 Billie Jean Moffitt of the United States holds her tennis racquet aloft to acknowledge the crowd after losing to Ann Haydon of Great Britain in their Women's Singles Quarterfinal Billie Jean Moffitt of the United States holds her tennis racquet aloft to acknowledge the crowd after losing to Ann Haydon of Great Britain in their Women https://www.audacy.com/media-library/actress-chilina-kennedy-producer-lily-tomlin-playwright-lauren-gunderson.jpg?id=63654103&width=1200 Chilina Kennedy, Lily Tomlin & Lauren Gunderson Actress Chilina Kennedy, Producer Lily Tomlin, Playwright Lauren Gunderson https://www.audacy.com/media-library/billie-jean-moffitt-of-the-united-states-looks-at-the-tennis-ball-while-playing-a-back-hand-return-to-elizabeth-starkie-of-great.jpg?id=63654098&width=1200 Billie Jean Moffitt of the United States looks at the tennis ball while playing a back hand return to Elizabeth Starkie of Great Britain during their Women's Singles Second Round match at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on 24th June 1965 Billie Jean Moffitt of the United States looks at the tennis ball while playing a back hand return to Elizabeth Starkie of Great Britain during their Women daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/historic-chess-records-blues-fest-mark-milestones 2025-06-09T20:24:22+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chess-records.jpg?id=63733895&width=1200 Chess Records on 2120 S. Michigan Ave is a living history of the blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Chess Records https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chess-records.jpg?id=63733896&width=1200 Chess Records https://www.audacy.com/media-library/historic-chess-records.jpg?id=63733897&width=1200 The historic building was owned by the Chess brothers, Leonard and Phil. Historic Chess Records https://www.audacy.com/media-library/studio-a.jpg?id=63733902&width=1200 Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Etta James all recorded in this room. Studio A https://www.audacy.com/media-library/willie-dixon.jpg?id=63733904&width=1200 Willie Dixon was a "right-hand man" to the Chess brothers. Willie Dixon https://www.audacy.com/media-library/willie-dixon-muddy-waters-and-buddy-guy.jpg?id=63733900&width=1200 Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy made history in this studio. Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy https://www.audacy.com/media-library/check-berry-records-at-chess-records.jpg?id=63733899&width=1200 Chess Records is full of memorabilia from the legendary artists that recorded there. Check Berry records at Chess Records https://www.audacy.com/media-library/office-in-chess-records.jpg?id=63733914&width=1200 The building was designated as a landmark in 1990. office in Chess Records https://www.audacy.com/media-library/blue-heaven.jpg?id=63733906&width=1200 Willie Dixon started Blues Heaven Foundation in 1982. Blue Heaven https://www.audacy.com/media-library/exhibit-at-chess-records.jpg?id=63733898&width=1200 Judge says it is important to keep the history of the blues alive for future generations. Exhibit at Chess Records https://www.audacy.com/media-library/art-instillation.jpg?id=63733903&width=1200 An art instillation of plaster casts of the musicians who recorded at Chess Records. Art instillation daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the_big_bad_morning_show/episodes/shovels_of_wisdom-8371335 2026-05-12T15:28:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837329&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/former-naperville-fire-captain-remembers-9-11 2021-09-13T17:51:00+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/former-naperville-fire-captain-chuck-wehrli.jpg?id=64099598&width=1200 Former Naperville fire captain Chuck Wehrli Former Naperville fire captain Chuck Wehrli https://www.audacy.com/media-library/former-naperville-fire-captain-chuck-wehrli.jpg?id=64099614&width=1200 Chuck Wehrlie Former Naperville fire captain Chuck Wehrli https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wehrli-was-at-ground-zero-for-10-days-to-oversee-35-rescuers-including-structural-engineers-rescue-specialists-canine-special.jpg?id=64099596&width=1200 Wehrli was at Ground Zero for 10 days to oversee 35 rescuers, including structural engineers, rescue specialists, canine specialists, and medical personnel, after the Twin Towers fell. Wehrli was at Ground Zero for 10 days to oversee 35 rescuers, including structural engineers, rescue specialists, canine specialists, and medical personnel, after the Twin Towers fell. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wehrli-was-at-ground-zero-for-10-days-to-oversee-35-rescuers-including-structural-engineers-rescue-specialists-canine-special.jpg?id=64099601&width=1200 Wehrli was at Ground Zero for 10 days to oversee 35 rescuers, including structural engineers, rescue specialists, canine specialists, and medical personnel, after the Twin Towers fell. Wehrli was at Ground Zero for 10 days to oversee 35 rescuers, including structural engineers, rescue specialists, canine specialists, and medical personnel, after the Twin Towers fell. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wehrli-was-at-ground-zero-for-10-days-to-oversee-35-rescuers-including-structural-engineers-rescue-specialists-canine-special.jpg?id=64099597&width=1200 Wehrli was at Ground Zero for 10 days to oversee 35 rescuers, including structural engineers, rescue specialists, canine specialists, and medical personnel, after the Twin Towers fell. Wehrli was at Ground Zero for 10 days to oversee 35 rescuers, including structural engineers, rescue specialists, canine specialists, and medical personnel, after the Twin Towers fell. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/joe-angelini-senior-rescue-1-crew.jpg?id=64099603&width=1200 Joe Angelini Senior, Rescue 1 Crew Joe Angelini Senior, Rescue 1 Crew https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chuck-wehrli-looks-upon-naperville.jpg?id=64099605&width=1200 Chuck Wehrli looks upon Naperville's 9/11 memorial Chuck Wehrli looks upon Naperville https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wehrli-was-at-ground-zero-for-10-days-to-oversee-35-rescuers-including-structural-engineers-rescue-specialists-canine-special.jpg?id=64099607&width=1200 Wehrli was at Ground Zero for 10 days to oversee 35 rescuers, including structural engineers, rescue specialists, canine specialists, and medical personnel, after the Twin Towers fell. Wehrli was at Ground Zero for 10 days to oversee 35 rescuers, including structural engineers, rescue specialists, canine specialists, and medical personnel, after the Twin Towers fell. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/family-donates-medical-equipment-for-chicago-children 2021-08-03T23:20:34+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/disability.jpg?id=63748696&width=1200 Dylan Pantoja passed away in 2019, but his equipment has been donated to help other children with special needs. disability https://www.audacy.com/media-library/medical-equipment.jpg?id=63748697&width=1200 Some of the equipment donated by the Pantoja family. medical equipment https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wheelchair.jpg?id=63748709&width=1200 Felipe Aguilar with his family. wheelchair daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-dentist-fears-another-rush-for-ppe-as-covid-resurges 2020-11-13T15:06:11+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/dentist-chicago-ppe.jpg?id=63737107&width=1200 Dentist at University Associates in Dentistry dentist Chicago PPE https://www.audacy.com/media-library/dentist-ppe.jpg?id=63737104&width=1200 Dentist Lauren Zalay with some of her PPE supplies. Dentist PPE https://www.audacy.com/media-library/ppe.jpg?id=63737096&width=1200 PPE stockpile PPE https://www.audacy.com/media-library/ppe.jpg?id=63737099&width=1200 Dr. Zalay looks at X-rays while wearing her PPE. PPE daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/family-hardware-store-closing-after-nearly-100-years 2021-06-17T21:41:24+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/store-closing.jpg?id=63699814&width=1200 Tenebaum True Value is closing. store closing https://www.audacy.com/media-library/store.jpg?id=63699819&width=1200 Steve and Pam Lipshutz, owners of Tenenbaum True Value. store https://www.audacy.com/media-library/store.jpg?id=63699825&width=1200 The liquidation begins at Tenenbaum True Value store https://www.audacy.com/media-library/vintage.png?id=63699822&width=1200 An undated, vintage photo of Tenenbaum True Value back in the day. vintage daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/shedd-aquarium-unveils-new-wonder-of-water-exhibit 2024-12-11T12:06:53+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wonder-of-water.jpg?id=63699764&width=1200 Wonder of Water exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium. Wonder of Water https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wonder-of-water.jpg?id=63699770&width=1200 Each contains 28,000 gallons of water and thousands of species of fish and plants. Wonder of Water https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wonder-of-water.jpg?id=63699760&width=1200 The planted freshwater exhibit is one of the largest in the world and is part of the Century in the Making reconstruction project. Wonder of water daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/carol-stream-couples-reflect-on-over-55-years-of-marriage 2023-02-14T23:49:33+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/vow-renewals-carol-stream.jpg?id=63738782&width=1200 Eleven couples, all of whom had been married for 55 years or more, renewed their vows at Belmont Village Senior Living in Carol Stream on Tuesday. Vow renewals Carol Stream https://www.audacy.com/media-library/carol-stream.jpg?id=63738788&width=1200 Richard and Evelyn Nelson were celebrating 71 years of marriage on Tuesday. Richard said he always treats Evelyn to a box of candy or flowers on Valentine's Day. Carol Stream https://www.audacy.com/media-library/carol-stream-vow-renewal.png?id=63738799&width=1200 Kermit and Linda Ludwig have been married for 60 years. The secret: "You have to work together, love each other, and take the good with the bad." Carol Stream Vow Renewal https://www.audacy.com/media-library/carol-stream-vow-renewal.jpg?id=63738783&width=1200 (From L-R) Ginny Garland, John Garland, Lee Beggs, and Charles Beggs. After 55 years of marriage to her Glenbard High School sweetheart, Lee said, "I think love keeps you together." Carol Stream Vow renewal https://www.audacy.com/media-library/carol-stream-vow-renewal.jpg?id=63738784&width=1200 Ginny and John Garland, who have been married for 74 years. John said he's got marriage all figured out. "Two words: Yes, dear." Carol Stream Vow Renewal daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/third-coast-percussion-quartet-marks-400-years-of-zildjian-cymbals 2023-11-30T00:02:58+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-pair-of-zildjian-cymbals-an-upcoming-performance-from-the-chicago-based-grammy-winning-percussion-quartet-third-coast-will-c.jpg?id=63696264&width=1200 A pair of Zildjian cymbals. An upcoming performance from the Chicago-based, Grammy-winning percussion quartet Third Coast Percussion will commemorate Zildjian's 400-year history on Dec. 5. A pair of Zildjian cymbals. An upcoming performance from the Chicago-based, Grammy-winning percussion quartet Third Coast will commemorate Zildjian's more than 400-year history on Dec. 5. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/third-coast-members-practice-on-zildjian-cymbals.jpg?id=63696262&width=1200 Third Coast Percussion's special performance commemorating Zildjian's 400-year history will feature 32 Zildjian cymbals of all sizes and tones. Third Coast members practice on Zildjian cymbals https://www.audacy.com/media-library/music-stand-with-third-coast-percussion-printed-on-it.jpg?id=63696260&width=1200 Third Coast Percussion formed 18 years ago at Northwestern University. Now, the quartet performs about 100 shows around the world and was nominated for a 2024 Grammy Award. "There's nothing else quite like us in Chicago, and there's really not much else like us in the world," said Skidmore. Music stand with "Third Coast Percussion" printed on it daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/puppetry-with-a-twist-manual-cinema-made-in-chicago 2024-12-30T22:03:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manual-cinemas-christmas-carol-at-writers-theatre-2022.jpg?id=63726060&width=1200 Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol at Writers Theatre, 2022. Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol at Writers Theatre, 2022. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/puppets-are-made-with-tools-that-could-be-found-around-an-house.jpg?id=63726075&width=1200 Puppets are made with tools that could be found around an house. Puppets are made with tools that could be found around an house. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/2022-manual-cinema.jpg?id=63726063&width=1200 Performers use projectors in the 2022 production of Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol at Writers Theatre. 2022 Manual Cinema https://www.audacy.com/media-library/puppets.jpg?id=63726057&width=1200 The company uses puppets, live actors, cameras, live music and overhead projectors to create a live theatrical experience with minimal dialogue. Puppets https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manual-cinema.jpg?id=63726065&width=1200 Performers with Manual Cinema's production of "A Christmas Carol" Manual Cinema https://www.audacy.com/media-library/set-for-christmas-carol.jpg?id=63726071&width=1200 Camera and set used for "A Christmas Carol". Set for Christmas Carol https://www.audacy.com/media-library/co-artistic-director-of-manual-cinema-julia-miller.jpg?id=63726062&width=1200 Co Artistic Director of Manual Cinema Julia Miller Co Artistic Director of Manual Cinema Julia Miller daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/spinosaurus-dinosaur-skeleton-now-at-chicagos-field-museum 2023-06-05T11:34:35+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/field-museum.jpg?id=63720110&width=1200 A 46-foot cast of a Spinosaurus now resides at the Field Museum. Field Museum https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lisa-fielding.jpg?id=63720112&width=1200 Crews on Friday hang the skeleton cast of the Spinosaurus to the Field Museum ceiling. Lisa Fielding https://www.audacy.com/media-library/field-museum.jpg?id=63720126&width=1200 Researchers describe the Spinosaurus as a fearsome semi-aquatic predator who lived in the rivers of northern Africa. Field Museum daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/holocaust-victims-remembered-in-chicago-with-violins-of-hope 2023-08-11T19:59:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/violins-of-hope.jpg?id=64083009&width=1200 Instruments that survived one of the darkest times in human history are on display in downtown Chicago on Thursday for Violins of Hope. Violins of Hope https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64083001&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the_big_bad_morning_show/episodes/do_the_knicks_have_a_real_chan-8371320 2026-05-12T15:27:48+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837329&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/exhibit-shows-what-the-bling-looked-like-in-early-europe 2023-03-31T18:32:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/field-museum-of-chicago.jpg?id=63735289&width=1200 "First Kings of Europe" exhibit Field Museum of Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-field-museum.jpg?id=63735299&width=1200 Albanian bronze helmet Chicago Field Museum https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-field-museum.jpg?id=63735296&width=1200 "First Kings of Europe" exhibit Chicago Field Museum daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/sixth-generation-circus-performer-joins-teatro-zinzanni 2022-06-11T18:06:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/teatro-zinzanni.jpg?id=63735319&width=1200 Teatro Zinzanni contortionist Elayne Kramer Teatro Zinzanni https://www.audacy.com/media-library/circus.jpg?id=63735317&width=1200 Kramer gave her first circus performance at the age of 7. circus https://www.audacy.com/media-library/circus.jpg?id=63735318&width=1200 Kramer spent the early years of her childhood on the road traveling with her family to different circuses to perform . circus https://www.audacy.com/media-library/circus.jpg?id=63735324&width=1200 Kramer with her father as a child going on circus tours circus https://www.audacy.com/media-library/teatro-zinzanni.jpg?id=63735325&width=1200 Teatro Zinzanni contortionist Elayne Kramerin Teatro Zinzanni https://www.audacy.com/media-library/teatro-zinzanni.jpg?id=63735334&width=1200 Teatro Zinzanni contortionist Elayne Kramer Teatro Zinzanni https://www.audacy.com/media-library/teatro-zinzanni.jpg?id=63735335&width=1200 Teatro Zinzanni contortionist Elayne Kramer Teatro Zinzanni daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/moulin-rouge-the-musical-tours-in-chicago-at-nederlander 2022-03-09T21:55:27+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/moulin-rouge.jpg?id=63734627&width=1200 Set of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" at the Nederlander Theatre moulin rouge https://www.audacy.com/media-library/moulin-rouge.jpg?id=63734605&width=1200 Producer Bill Damaschke moulin rouge https://www.audacy.com/media-library/moulin-rouge.jpg?id=63734619&width=1200 Conor Ryan and Courtney Reed moulin rouge https://www.audacy.com/media-library/moulin-rouge.jpg?id=63734606&width=1200 The set of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" at Nederlander Theatre moulin rouge https://www.audacy.com/media-library/moulin-rouge.jpg?id=63734641&width=1200 The cast and crew of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" national tour moulin rouge https://www.audacy.com/media-library/moulin-rouge.jpg?id=63734622&width=1200 The set of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" at the Nederlander Theatre moulin rouge daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/red-hot-chicago-dogs-relish-second-consecutive-playoff-berth 2022-09-06T22:23:33+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/baseball-stadium-at-sunset.jpg?id=63698419&width=1200 Impact Field, home of the Chicago Dogs. Baseball stadium at sunset https://www.audacy.com/media-library/man-sits-at-a-desk-with-a-microphone.jpg?id=63698417&width=1200 Chicago Dogs Play-by-Play Announcer Sam Brief Man sits at a desk with a microphone https://www.audacy.com/media-library/baseball-player-swings-at-a-pitch.jpg?id=63722978&width=1200 Baseball player swings at a pitch daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/oklahoma-beloved-musical-reimagined-for-21st-century 2022-01-13T12:52:54+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/oklahoma.jpg?id=63733885&width=1200 The cast of "Oklahoma!" perform. The cast of the newer version of the musical reflects the world we live in today. Oklahoma! https://www.audacy.com/media-library/oklahoma.jpg?id=63733877&width=1200 The timeless musical "Oklahoma!" has been reimagined for a younger generation. Oklahoma! https://www.audacy.com/media-library/oklahoma.jpg?id=63733889&width=1200 Sean Grandillo (center) plays Curly McLain in "Oklahoma!" Oklahoma! https://www.audacy.com/media-library/oklahoma.jpg?id=63733879&width=1200 "Oklahoma!" is playing at the CIBC Theater through Jan. 23. Oklahoma! daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/the-magic-flute-crew-produces-fresh-edgy-version-of-classic 2021-11-12T16:29:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rachel-tobias-stage-manager-lyric-opera-chicago.jpg?id=63750569&width=1200 Rachel Tobias, stage manager, Lyric Opera Chicago Rachel Tobias, stage manager, Lyric Opera Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-magic-flute-performs-at-the-lyric-opera-of-chicago-through-nov-27.jpg?id=63750574&width=1200 "The Magic Flute" performs at the Lyric Opera of Chicago through Nov. 27. "The Magic Flute" performs at the Lyric Opera of Chicago through Nov. 27. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tobias-admitted-the-the-magic-flute-gives-her-the-most-anxiety-she-keeps-her-cue-book-close-she-calls-it-her-bible-a-book-w.jpg?id=63750570&width=1200 Tobias admitted the "The Magic Flute" gives her the most anxiety. She keeps her cue book close. She calls it her bible, a book with more than 200 pages, filled with 736 cues she gives during the nearly three-hour show. Tobias admitted the "The Magic Flute" gives her the most anxiety. She keeps her cue book close. She calls it her bible, a book with more than 200 pages, filled with 736 cues she gives during the nearly three-hour show. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-magic-flute-performs-at-the-lyric-opera-of-chicago-through-nov-27.jpg?id=63750580&width=1200 "The Magic Flute" performs at the Lyric Opera of Chicago through Nov. 27. "The Magic Flute" performs at the Lyric Opera of Chicago through Nov. 27. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/stage-manager-rachel-tobias-in-rehearsal-for-the-magic-flute.jpg?id=63750575&width=1200 Stage Manager Rachel Tobias in rehearsal for The Magic Flute Stage Manager Rachel Tobias in rehearsal for The Magic Flute daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/7efcafd87c17b45f8e5afa4a0afd9701/episodes/hour_1_camps_for_grownups_and_-8375231 2026-05-12T15:27:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=66719415&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/made-in-chicago-ardmore-roderick-inc 2021-08-23T19:27:59+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/admore-roderick-president-ceo-rashod-johnson.jpg?id=63738634&width=1200 Admore Roderick President & CEO Rashod Johnson Admore Roderick President & CEO Rashod Johnson https://www.audacy.com/media-library/o.jpg?id=63738643&width=1200 O'Hare T5 progress as part of the O'Hare Expansion O https://www.audacy.com/media-library/admore-roderick.png?id=63738632&width=1200 Admore Roderick Admore Roderick https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cta-red-purple-modernization-project.jpg?id=63738645&width=1200 CTA Red Purple Modernization Project CTA Red Purple Modernization Project https://www.audacy.com/media-library/admore-roderick.jpg?id=63738644&width=1200 Admore Roderick Admore Roderick daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/two-new-therapy-dogs-join-la-rabida-childrens-hospital 2022-06-21T20:37:39+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cook-county-sheriff-department-therapy-dogs.jpg?id=63741171&width=1200 Cook County Sheriff's Officer Jerry Roman (left) is the handler for new therapy dog Zilly. While Officer Renee Ortega (right) handles the department's other new dog. Both Zilly and Ella will visit La Rabida Children's Hospital every Tuesday. Cook County Sheriff Department Therapy Dogs https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cook-county-sheriff-department-therapy-dogs.jpg?id=63741179&width=1200 Cook County Sheriff's Officer Jerry Roman and therapy dog Zilly pay Xaiver Dorsey a visit at La Rabida Children's Hospital. Cook County Sheriff Department Therapy Dogs https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cook-county-sheriff-department-therapy-dogs.jpg?id=64075331&width=1200 Ella is one of the Cook County Sheriff Department's newest therapy dogs. She is named after fallen CPD Officer Ella French. Cook County Sheriff Department Therapy Dogs https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cook-county-sheriff-department-therapy-dogs.jpg?id=63741178&width=1200 Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart receiving some affection from Zilly, one of the department's new therapy dogs. Cook County Sheriff Department Therapy Dogs https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cook-county-sheriff-department-therapy-dogs.jpg?id=63741194&width=1200 Zilly is one of Cook County Sheriff Department's newest therapy dogs. Cook County Sheriff Department Therapy Dogs daily