https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/school-will-be-rooting-for-alum-as-loyola-plays-oregon-state 2021-03-26T00:26:09+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/loyola.png?id=63753947&width=1200 Cameron Krutwig in action against Illinois Loyola daily https://www.audacy.com/wfan/sports/mets/mets-calling-prospect-aj-ewing 2026-05-12T15:16:32+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-j-ewing.jpg?id=66723708&width=1200 A.J. Ewing daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/wbbm-talks-to-eli-jankowski-about-his-love-for-legos 2025-06-27T18:09:06+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/eli-jankowski-shows-off-his-winning-lego-build.jpg?id=63728592&width=1200 Eli Jankowski shows off his winning LEGO build Eli Jankowski shows off his winning LEGO build https://www.audacy.com/media-library/eli-jankowski-shows-off-his-winning-lego-build.jpg?id=63728614&width=1200 Eli Jankowski shows off his winning LEGO build Eli Jankowski shows off his winning LEGO build https://www.audacy.com/media-library/eli.jpg?id=63728616&width=1200 Eli's "Windy City Deep Dish" on display at LEGOLAND Eli https://www.audacy.com/media-library/eli-jankowski-inside-the-master-model-builder-workshop.jpg?id=63728617&width=1200 Eli Jankowski inside the Master Model Builder Workshop Eli Jankowski inside the Master Model Builder Workshop https://www.audacy.com/media-library/navy-pier-created-with-legos-inside-miniland.jpg?id=63728624&width=1200 The Chicago Skyline MINILAND Navy Pier created with LEGOS inside MINILAND https://www.audacy.com/media-library/legoland-discovery-center-chicago.jpg?id=63728615&width=1200 LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago's Master Model Builder, Jon Paparella covers Eli's build with glass. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/auditorium-theater-hosts-its-first-naturalization-ceremony 2022-01-31T19:51:05+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/for-the-first-time-the-auditorium-theater-hosted-a-naturalization-ceremony-monday-in-which-nearly-500-people-from-82-countries.jpg?id=63735566&width=1200 For the first time, the Auditorium Theater hosted a naturalization ceremony Monday in which nearly 500 people from 82 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens. For the first time, the Auditorium Theater hosted a naturalization ceremony Monday in which nearly 500 people from 82 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/for-the-first-time-the-auditorium-theater-hosted-a-naturalization-ceremony-monday-in-which-nearly-500-people-from-82-countries.jpg?id=63735563&width=1200 For the first time, the Auditorium Theater hosted a naturalization ceremony Monday in which nearly 500 people from 82 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens. For the first time, the Auditorium Theater hosted a naturalization ceremony Monday in which nearly 500 people from 82 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/for-the-first-time-the-auditorium-theater-hosted-a-naturalization-ceremony-monday-in-which-nearly-500-people-from-82-countries.jpg?id=63735561&width=1200 For the first time, the Auditorium Theater hosted a naturalization ceremony Monday in which nearly 500 people from 82 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens. One of whom was Serena Panthangi from India. For the first time, the Auditorium Theater hosted a naturalization ceremony Monday in which nearly 500 people from 82 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens. One of whom was Serena Panthangi from India. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/nurses-at-uc-medicine-ingalls-receive-first-ever-contract 2021-02-23T16:47:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/nurses.jpg?id=63730101&width=1200 Nurses daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/cabaret-zazou-debuts-in-chicagos-theater-district 2022-09-01T19:45:29+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cabaret-zazou.jpg?id=63729869&width=1200 "Luminare" debuts at the Cabaret Zazou on September 7. "Cabaret Zazou" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/luminaire.jpg?id=63729869&width=1200 "Luminaire" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cabaret-zazou.jpg?id=63729868&width=1200 Actor and comedian Frank Ferrante stars in the variety show, "Luminare." "Cabaret Zazou" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cabaret-zazou.jpg?id=63729875&width=1200 Performers practicing in the elegant lobby of the "Cabaret Zazou." "Cabaret Zazou" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cabaret-zazou.jpg?id=63729879&width=1200 Contortionist Ulzii Mergen "Cabaret Zazou" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cabaret-zazou.jpg?id=63729870&width=1200 Frank Ferrante led the cast and crew in the show's 2019 debut. "Cabaret Zazou" daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/granddaughter-helms-doc-about-legendary-chicago-numbers-boss 2022-10-18T16:47:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jones-family.png?id=63748747&width=1200 Harriet Marin Jones, left, and her grandather, Edward Jones Jones family https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-numbers-gangster-vintage-photos.png?id=63748746&width=1200 Three views of numbers-racket chief Edward Jones Chicago numbers gangster vintage photos daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/writers-museum-to-mark-5-years-in-chicago-with-fest 2022-02-18T15:40:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/writer-fest-sign.jpg?id=63731534&width=1200 The American Writers Festival will run May 15 in downtown Chicago, at the American Writers Museum. writer fest sign https://www.audacy.com/media-library/typewriter.png?id=63731541&width=1200 One of the typewriters at the American Writers Museum. typewriter daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/white-sox-superfan-attends-most-consecutive-home-games 2021-10-12T19:43:00+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/white-sox-superfan-holds-record-for-attending-most-consecutive-home-games.png?id=63743268&width=1200 White Sox superfan holds record for attending most consecutive home games https://www.audacy.com/media-library/white-sox-superfan-holds-record-for-attending-most-consecutive-home-games.png?id=63743273&width=1200 White Sox superfan holds record for attending most consecutive home games https://www.audacy.com/media-library/white-sox-superfan.png?id=63743270&width=1200 White Sox Superfan daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/unique-chicago-theater-marks-25-years-of-acceptance 2021-11-06T15:31:18+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tellin-tales-theater-began-25-years-ago-when-tekki-lomnicki-shared-her-own-love-for-the-arts-with-young-children-with-disabilit.jpg?id=63725733&width=1200 Tellin' Tales Theater began 25 years ago when Tekki Lomnicki shared her own love for the arts with young children with disabilities. Tellin' Tales Theater began 25 years ago when Tekki Lomnicki shared her own love for the arts with young children with disabilities. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tellin.jpg?id=63725731&width=1200 Tellin' Tales Theater began 25 years ago when Tekki Lomnicki shared her own love for the arts with young children with disabilities. Tellin https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tellin.jpg?id=63725736&width=1200 Tellin' Tales Theater began 25 years ago when Tekki Lomnicki shared her own love for the arts with young children with disabilities. Tellin daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/oak-lawn-2-year-old-hospitalized-since-birth-comes-home 2026-04-02T19:05:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/la-rabida-children-s-hospital.jpg?id=63752830&width=1200 Francesco Bruno, a 2-year-old who's been hospitalized since birth, has come home to Oak Lawn for the first time in his life. "When Francesco was born, doctors said he'd only live 30 minutes," said Priscilla Bruno. "He's my miracle child." La Rabida Children's Hospital https://www.audacy.com/media-library/la-rabida-children.png?id=63752849&width=1200 Emanuele Bruno said the past two years have been full of highs and lows. \Its been difficult, thats La Rabida Children https://www.audacy.com/media-library/la-rabida-children.png?id=63752835&width=1200 Francesco Bruno will celebrate his 3rd birthday in December. It will be his first birthday in his new home. La Rabida Children https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.png?id=63752832&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/iconic-chicago-improv-theater-to-reopen-after-all 2021-07-20T21:25:29+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/comedy.png?id=64079608&width=1200 File image of the ImprovOlympic Comedy daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicagos-can-tv-marks-40-years-of-serving-the-community 2023-12-29T20:38:18+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/can-tv-headquarters-in-chicago-s-medical-district.jpg?id=64081137&width=1200 CAN TV headquarters in Chicago's Medical District https://www.audacy.com/media-library/darrious-hilmon-executive-director-of-can-tv-in-chicago.jpg?id=64081123&width=1200 Darrious Hilmon, executive director of CAN TV in Chicago. He told WBBM that community television is unique in its ability to tackle the tough topics on a long-form platform. "[Public TV ] was the original YouTube," he said. I Darrious Hilmon, executive director of CAN TV in Chicago. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/an-empty-studio-at-can-tv.jpg?id=64081125&width=1200 Since Hilmon came on as CAN TV's executive director in March 2022, he's overseen new regular programming, the building of a new website, and he's brought CAN TV into the livestreaming world. An empty studio at CAN TV. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/darrious-hilmon-in-front-of-a-monitor-showing-a-variety-of-can-tv-programming.jpg?id=64081133&width=1200 Hilmon said CAN TV finds its topics from embedding community producers in Chicago's neighborhoods, which has resulted in the network tackling what he described as the tough conversations. Darrious Hilmon in front of a monitor showing a variety of CAN TV programming https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64081140&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64081129&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/harry-potter-exhibit-makes-world-premiere-in-chicago 2022-11-08T16:00:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/harry-potter-magic-at-play.jpg?id=63726945&width=1200 Harry Potter: Magic at Play will make its world premiere in Chicago on Friday, and it will be inside Water Tower Place through May 2023 Harry Potter: Magic at Play https://www.audacy.com/media-library/potions-dungeon.jpg?id=63726947&width=1200 The Potions Dungeon. Harry Potter: Magic at Play will transport visitors all over the wizarding world. Potions Dungeon https://www.audacy.com/media-library/butterbeer.jpg?id=63726940&width=1200 Butterbeer is a favorite beverage among the main characters in the Harry Potter books and films. Now, the brew's been bottled. Butterbeer https://www.audacy.com/media-library/harry-potter-magic-at-play.jpg?id=63726935&width=1200 Harry Potter: Magic at Play will remain at Water Tower Place on Michigan Avenue until May 2023, when it will go on tour. Harry Potter: Magic at Play daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-history-museum-unearths-its-creepy-doll-collection 2023-09-26T20:53:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/creepy-dolls-in-shadow.jpg?id=63723902&width=1200 Two of the doll denizens that will be waiting at Chicago History Museum. creepy dolls in shadow https://www.audacy.com/media-library/doll-in-orange-dress.jpg?id=63723899&width=1200 Don't ask. doll in orange dress daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/film-follows-muralists-response-to-highland-park-shooting 2024-11-19T13:08:39+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-muralist-featured-in-the-soon-to-be-released-documentary-more-than-paint-works-on-a-piece-in-highwood-illinois.jpg?id=63750795&width=1200 A muralist featured in the soon-to-be-released documentary "More Than Paint" works on a piece in Highwood, Illinois. A muralist featured in the soon-to-be-released documentary "More Than Paint" works on a piece in Highwood, Illinois. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/more-than-paint-murals.jpg?id=63750792&width=1200 More Than Paint murals https://www.audacy.com/media-library/more-than-paint.jpg?id=63750787&width=1200 More Than Paint daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/forget-cicadas-6-foot-butterflies-are-landing-in-chicago 2024-04-30T13:38:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/one-of-the-flight-of-the-butterflies-exhibit-pieces-unveiled-thursday-by-the-peggy-notebaert-nature-museum.jpg?id=63756119&width=1200 One of the "Flight of the Butterflies" exhibit pieces unveiled Thursday by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. One of the "Flight of the Butterflies" exhibit pieces unveiled Thursday by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/one-of-the-flight-of-the-butterflies-exhibit-pieces-unveiled-thursday-by-the-peggy-notebaert-nature-museum.jpg?id=63756127&width=1200 One of the "Flight of the Butterflies" exhibit pieces unveiled Thursday by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. One of the "Flight of the Butterflies" exhibit pieces unveiled Thursday by the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/flight-of-butterflies-sign.jpg?id=63756137&width=1200 Flight of Butterflies sign https://www.audacy.com/media-library/butterfly-sculpture.jpg?id=63756130&width=1200 butterfly sculpture daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/iconic-chicago-tavern-twin-anchors-celebrates-90-years 2022-10-31T17:26:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/twin-anchors-chicago.jpg?id=63729699&width=1200 Mary Kay Tuzi's parents Phillip and Laureen bought Twin Anchors back in 1978, but the bar and tavern has been a staple of the Old Town neighborhood since 1932. All through November, Twin Anchors will celebrate 90 years on Chicago's North Side. Twin Anchors Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63729702&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/phillip-and-laureen-tuzi.jpg?id=63729708&width=1200 Mary Kay Tuzi's parents Phillip and Laureen, shown here, bought Twin Anchors back in 1978, but the bar and tavern has been a staple of the Old Town neighborhood since 1932. Phillip and Laureen Tuzi https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tuzi-family.jpg?id=63729705&width=1200 The Tuzi family. Mary Kay Tuzi co-owns the restaurant with her siblings Paul Tuzi and Gina Manrique. Tuzi family https://www.audacy.com/media-library/twin-anchors-ribs.jpg?id=63729710&width=1200 The ribs at Twin Anchors — cooked twice a day, seven days a week — have been a staple at the bar ever since its inception. Twin Anchors ribs https://www.audacy.com/media-library/twin-anchors-sauce.jpg?id=63729712&width=1200 The sauce recipe dates back to the building's original owner, Mrs. Walters. Phillip Tuzi came up with Twin Anchors' "signature zesty" sauce, though, in 1978. Twin Anchors sauce https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63729700&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/twin-anchors-chicago.jpg?id=63729715&width=1200 The receipt from Frank Sinatra's 50-rib dinner in 1981, which he ordered for himself and his staff when he headlined Chicago Fest. Twin Anchors Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/twin-anchors.jpg?id=63729706&width=1200 All through November, Twin Anchors is celebrating 90 years of serving the Old Town neighborhood. Twin Anchors https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63729701&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63729698&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/923thefan/sports/mary-kay-cabot-i-don-t-expect-taylen-green-to-be-a-part-of-a-qb-competition-but-he-will-have-opportunity-to-contribute 2026-05-12T15:16:04+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/arkansas-v-texas.jpg?id=66723706&width=1200 AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 22: Taylen Green #10 of the Arkansas Razorbacks drops back to the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Arkansas v Texas daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/north-shore-schools-ask-for-money-for-security-updgrades 2022-10-31T22:01:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/north-shore-school-district.jpg?id=63729678&width=1200 North Shore School District 112 has 10 schools, and when voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they'll be asked to approve a $114 million measure to upgrade and secure the district's middle and elementary schools. North Shore School District https://www.audacy.com/media-library/north-shore-school-district-112.jpg?id=63729679&width=1200 People gather to mourn at memorial sites around the city center near where police say accused shooter Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III opened fire on a crowd during a Fourth of July parade, is shown July 10, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois. Authorities have charged Crimo, 22, with seven counts of first-degree murder in the attack that also injured 47. North Shore School District 112 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/north-shore-school-district-112.jpg?id=63729684&width=1200 Ravinia is the oldest of the five District 112 schools that would see modernization under the new referendum. North Shore School District 112 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/red-oak-school-north-shore-school-district-112.jpg?id=63729681&width=1200 Red Oak Elementary is one of the schools that would be upgraded as a result of the referendum. Red Oak School North Shore School District 112 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/north-shore-school-district-112.jpg?id=63729683&width=1200 District 112 residents may vote on the referendum to modernize and better secure District 112 campuses, such as Braeside Elementary School, through Nov. 8. North Shore School District 112 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/north-shore-school-district-112.jpg?id=63729688&width=1200 "After the Fourth of July, we went into overdrive in accelerating and enhancing our security approaches," said District 112 Superintendent Dr. Michael Lubelfeld. Edgewood Middle School is among the schools that would see improvements. North Shore School District 112 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/iconic-mannys-deli-marks-80-years 2022-08-31T01:00:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manny-s-deli.jpg?id=63747928&width=1200 Manny's Deli https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manny-s-deli.jpg?id=63747926&width=1200 Manny's Deli https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manny.jpg?id=63747927&width=1200 Four generations have owned Manny's Deli. Pictured: Ken, wife Patti, and son Danny. Manny https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manny.jpg?id=63747943&width=1200 Gino Gambarota has served customers at Manny's Deli for over 39 years. Manny https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manny.jpg?id=63747930&width=1200 Manny's Deli's signature pastrami Manny https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manny.jpg?id=63747924&width=1200 The line was out the door on Tuesday, as customers flocked to Manny's Deli 80th anniversary celebration. Manny https://www.audacy.com/media-library/manny.jpg?id=63747929&width=1200 Eli's Cheesecake made a special cheesecake for Manny's 80th anniversary. Manny daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/difference-maker-liv-warfield-giving-back-to-underserved-artists 2022-09-14T17:37:58+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lenablu-series.jpg?id=63742428&width=1200 Liv Warfield, founder of the LenaBlu Foundation LenaBlu Series https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lenablu-series.jpg?id=63742437&width=1200 Liv Warfield (right) performed with Prince in his group, New Power Generation.. LenaBlu Series https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lenablu-series.jpg?id=63742436&width=1200 Liv Warfield's (right) LenaBlu Foundation is a non-profit that is about supporting the arts, and underserved artists. LenaBlu Series https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lenablu-series.jpg?id=63742433&width=1200 Liv Warfield (center) peforming on stage LenaBlu Series https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lenablu-series.jpg?id=63742420&width=1200 Liv Warfield performing this Summer at Le Piano, at a recent LenaBlu Series. LenaBlu Series https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lenablu-series.jpg?id=63742424&width=1200 "Singing is my gift," Liv Warfield. LenaBlu Series daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/smashing-pumpkins-corgan-partners-with-the-lyric-opera 2025-03-11T20:31:40+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=65264650&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/it-s-been-30-years-since-the-breakthrough-album-the-smashing-pumpkins-mellon-collie-and-the-infinite-sadness-now-chicago-roc.jpg?id=63728505&width=1200 It's been 30 years since the breakthrough album the Smashing Pumpkins' “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness”. Now Chicago rocker Billy Corgan is marking the anniversary with a collaboration with the lyric Opera. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/it.jpg?id=63728507&width=1200 It's been 30 years since the breakthrough album the Smashing Pumpkins' "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness". Now Chicago rocker Billy Corgan is marking the anniversary with a collaboration with the Lyric Opera. It daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/the-magic-is-back-at-chicagos-iconic-palmer-house 2021-07-22T21:07:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/dennis-watkins-magic-parlour-palmer-house.jpg?id=63747507&width=1200 Dennis Watkins, Magic Parlour, Palmer House Dennis Watkins, Magic Parlour, Palmer House https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cards.jpg?id=63747488&width=1200 A magician's tools in trade. cards https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-empire-room-inside-the-palmer-houser.jpg?id=63747496&width=1200 The Empire Room inside the Palmer Houser The Empire Room inside the Palmer Houser https://www.audacy.com/media-library/watkins.jpg?id=63747516&width=1200 Watkins' Magic Parlour reopens on Aug. 6. He does two shows every Friday and three shows on Saturdays. Tickets are on sale now. Watkins daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/hubbard-street-dance-wraps-up-47th-season 2025-05-14T18:27:48+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hubbard-street-dance-chicago-studios.jpg?id=63728440&width=1200 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Studios Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Studios https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hubbard-street-dancers-rehearse-in-water-tower-place-studio.jpg?id=63728437&width=1200 Hubbard Street dancers rehearse in Water Tower Place studio Hubbard Street dancers rehearse in Water Tower Place studio https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hubbard-dancers-rehearse-ahead-of-spring-finale.jpg?id=63728439&width=1200 Hubbard dancers rehearse ahead of Spring finale Hubbard dancers rehearse ahead of Spring finale https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hubbard-street-dancers-rehearse-ahead-of-spring-finale.jpg?id=63728454&width=1200 Hubbard Street dancers rehearse ahead of Spring finale Hubbard Street dancers rehearse ahead of Spring finale daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/fleet-feet-chicago-gives-200-shoes-to-special-olympians 2023-08-18T15:09:30+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/special-olympics.jpg?id=63744988&width=1200 Fleet Feet Chicago and Saucony teamed up on Thursday to provide 200 shoes to Special Olympians in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. Special Olympics https://www.audacy.com/media-library/special-olympics.jpg?id=63745004&width=1200 Special Olympics https://www.audacy.com/media-library/saucony.jpg?id=63744981&width=1200 "This is such a great opportunity for our athletes to be able to have the best shoes that can be provided — that will fit everybody — so they will be at their best," said Maureen Perez, with Special Olympics. Saucony daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/before-sundance-was-chicago-international-film-festival 2022-10-18T17:44:40+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-international-film-festival.jpg?id=64087386&width=1200 The marquee at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival Chicago International Film Festival https://www.audacy.com/media-library/michael-kutza.jpg?id=64087375&width=1200 Chicago International Film Festival founder Michael Kutza Michael Kutza https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-international-film-festival.jpg?id=64087378&width=1200 WBBM's Jim Mulvaney and Lisa Fielding pose at the 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival. Chicago International Film Festival https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-international-film-festival.jpg?id=64087382&width=1200 A showing at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival Chicago International Film Festival daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/riccardo-muti-chicago-symphony-taking-music-to-the-people 2022-01-22T01:16:04+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/riccardo-muti-in-action.png?id=63690149&width=1200 Riccardo Muti, music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Riccardo Muti in action https://www.audacy.com/media-library/riccardo-muti-conducting.png?id=63690158&width=1200 Riccardo Muti talks about the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2011. Riccardo Muti conducting daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/shedd-scientists-stunned-as-zebra-shark-gives-virgin-birth 2022-12-20T16:20:12+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/zebra-shark.jpg?id=63745050&width=1200 A zebra shark swims in the Wild Reef exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium. One of the Shedd's zebra sharks, a female named Bubbles, recently gave a rare virgin birth -- and researchers were stunned. Zebra Shark https://www.audacy.com/media-library/zebra-shark.jpg?id=63745055&width=1200 Zebra sharks are an endangered species. Scientists hope to learning more about Bubbles' virgin birth could help ongoing conservation efforts. Zebra Shark https://www.audacy.com/media-library/zebra-shark-pup.jpg?id=63745051&width=1200 A zebra shark pup. Researchers said it's very rare to see a virgin birth take place when males are available to mate with. Zebra shark pup daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/illinois-rock-n-roll-hall-of-fame-names-new-class 2023-08-29T22:02:22+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rialto-theater.jpg?id=63740868&width=1200 The Rialto Theater will host the Illinois Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this September. This year's inductees include Earth, Wind and Fire; the Cryin' Shames; the Shadows of Knight; Nat King Cole; Miles Davis; and John Prine. Rialto Theater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/reo-speedwagon-and-ides-of-march.jpg?id=63740872&width=1200 Kevin Cronin (L), of REO Speedwagon, and the Ides of March's Jim Peterik were among the Illinois Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame's inaugural class. "It started out as a crazy idea several years ago with the first hall of fame," said Ron Romero. "The more we do this, the more it grows." REO Speedwagon and Ides of march https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wxrt.jpg?id=63740869&width=1200 The late Lin Brehmer, of WXRT, speaks via video at an Illinois Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. WXRT was inducted into the hall in 2022. Illinois Rock 'n' Roll Museum founder Ron Romero said they work to include anyone that has "anything to do with Illinois music" — including radio personalities and DJs. WXRT https://www.audacy.com/media-library/ilrrhof.jpg?id=63740874&width=1200 The Buckinghams perform at the Illinois Rock 'n' Roll Museum for the hall of fame induction ceremony. All proceeds from the event go toward further construction at the museum and its music education program. ILRRHOF daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/b963b06e6f86c63ce7e55c1be452ccd3/episodes/the_marc_cox_morning_show_0512-8375205 2026-05-12T15:25:34+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=66712139&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/the-new-pride-of-lincoln-park-zoo-makes-public-debut 2021-10-15T11:51:08+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-new-pride-includes-a-3-year-old-male-lion-jabari-from-blank-park-zoo-in-des-moines-iowa-and-three-sisters-zari-cleo-a.jpg?id=63676424&width=1200 The new pride includes a 3-year-old male lion, Jabari, from Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa; and three sisters, Zari, Cleo, and Hasira, from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, in South Carolina. The new pride includes a 3-year-old male lion, Jabari, from Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa; and three sisters, Zari, Cleo, and Hasira, from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, in South Carolina. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-new-pride-includes-a-3-year-old-male-lion-jabari-from-blank-park-zoo-in-des-moines-iowa-and-three-sisters-zari-cleo-a.jpg?id=63676438&width=1200 The new pride includes a 3-year-old male lion, Jabari, from Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa; and three sisters, Zari, Cleo, and Hasira, from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, in South Carolina. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lincoln-park-zoo-opened-thursday-its-new-state-of-the-art-habitat-pepper-family-wildlife-center-welcoming-lions-and-other-carn.jpg?id=63676432&width=1200 Lincoln Park Zoo opened Thursday its new state-of-the-art habitat, Pepper Family Wildlife Center, welcoming lions and other carnivores back to Chicago. The $41 million renovation focuses on animal choices, from thermal comfort zones for cooling and heating to intricate rockwork and climbing trees for vertical complexity. Lincoln Park Zoo opened Thursday its new state-of-the-art habitat, Pepper Family Wildlife Center, welcoming lions and other carnivores back to Chicago. The $41 million renovation focuses on animal choices, from thermal comfort zones for cooling and heating to intricate rockwork and climbing trees for vertical complexity. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/pepper-family-wildlife-center.jpg?id=63676426&width=1200 Pepper Family Wildlife Center Pepper Family Wildlife Center https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-original-lion-house-was-constructed-in-1912-and-designated-a-chicago-landmark-in-2005-the-pepper-family-wildlife-center-ren.jpg?id=63676422&width=1200 The original lion house was constructed in 1912 and designated a Chicago Landmark in 2005. The Pepper Family Wildlife Center renovation team worked with the Commission on Chicago Landmarks to preserve, restore, and enhance the architecturally significant features of the historic building. The original lion house was constructed in 1912 and designated a Chicago Landmark in 2005. The Pepper Family Wildlife Center renovation team worked with the Commission on Chicago Landmarks to preserve, restore, and enhance the architecturally significant features of the historic building. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/dr-ross-said-the-41-million-renovation-brings-a-state-of-the-art-habitat-featuring-new-rock-formations-climbing-trees-better.jpg?id=63676428&width=1200 Dr. Ross said the $41 million renovation brings a state-of-the-art habitat featuring new rock formations, climbing trees, better cooling and heating elements, and even four ziplines to deliver food in a way that lets the lions chase and hunt, similar to the way they might in the wild. Dr. Ross said the $41 million renovation brings a state-of-the-art habitat featuring new rock formations, climbing trees, better cooling and heating elements, and even four ziplines to deliver food in a way that lets the lions chase and hunt, similar to the way they might in the wild. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-new-pride-includes-a-3-year-old-male-lion-jabari-from-blank-park-zoo-in-des-moines-iowa.jpg?id=63676427&width=1200 The new pride includes a 3-year-old male lion, Jabari, from Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. The new pride includes a 3-year-old male lion, Jabari, from Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/design-of-the-new-lion-habitat-was-informed-by-data-collected-over-the-last-several-years-on-lion-behavior-and-space-use-to-unde.jpg?id=63676421&width=1200 Design of the new lion habitat was informed by data collected over the last several years on lion behavior and space use to understand their preferences, using the Lincoln Park Zoo-created behavior monitoring app, ZooMonitor. The savanna-style lion habitat spans the full northern side of the building and includes intricate rockwork to increase vertical complexity and environmental choices for the lions while providing embedded heating and cooling elements for a climate controlled habitat. Design of the new lion habitat was informed by data collected over the last several years on lion behavior and space use to understand their preferences, using the Lincoln Park Zoo-created behavior monitoring app, ZooMonitor. The savanna-style lion habitat spans the full northern side of the building and includes intricate rockwork to increase vertical complexity and environmental choices for the lions while providing embedded heating and cooling elements for a climate controlled habitat. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/pepper-family-wildlife-center-is-home-to-a-pride-of-lions-including-one-male-and-three-females-two-red-pandas-two-canada-lynx.jpg?id=63676433&width=1200 Pepper Family Wildlife Center is home to a pride of lions, including one male and three females, two red pandas, two Canada lynx, and two snow leopards. Pepper Family Wildlife Center is home to a pride of lions, including one male and three females, two red pandas, two Canada lynx, and two snow leopards. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/guests-will-be-able-to-see-the-lions-both-inside-and-outside-of-the-pepper-family-wildlife-center-behind-see-through-walls-the.jpg?id=63676430&width=1200 Guests will be able to see the lions both inside and outside of the Pepper Family Wildlife Center behind see-through walls. The new, larger habitat is built in roughly the same size as the previous one, but gone are the moats that separated the lions from guests. In their place are thick glass walls that will let visitors get right up close and personal. Guests will be able to see the lions both inside and outside of the Pepper Family Wildlife Center behind see-through walls. The new, larger habitat is built in roughly the same size as the previous one, but gone are the moats that separated the lions from guests. In their place are thick glass walls that will let visitors get right up close and personal. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/immersive-tribute-to-ukrainian-artist-pops-up-in-chicago 2022-03-15T22:33:15+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/taras-shevchenko.png?id=63744498&width=1200 Taras Shevchenko is projected onto a wall at Lighthouse ArtSpace Taras Shevchenko daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/professional-womens-softball-will-stay-in-chicago 2024-05-16T23:39:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/softball-athleate-unlimited.jpg?id=63681053&width=1200 softball athleate unlimited daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/iconic-italian-village-restaurant-marking-97-years 2024-09-18T12:16:15+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/italian-village-restaurant-sign.jpg?id=63741765&width=1200 The Italian Village, located at 71 W. Monroe St. in Chicago's Loop, is celebrating 97th anniversary. Italian Village restaurant sign https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sign-of-the-italian-village-restaurant.jpg?id=63741792&width=1200 Sign of the Italian Village restaurant https://www.audacy.com/media-library/door-inside-the-italian-village-restaurant.jpg?id=63741780&width=1200 door inside The Italian Village restaurant https://www.audacy.com/media-library/walls-of-signed-celebrity-photos.jpg?id=63741777&width=1200 Walls of signed celebrity photos https://www.audacy.com/media-library/bar-at-the-italian-village.jpg?id=63741773&width=1200 bar at The Italian Village daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/gigis-playhouse-celebrates-serving-those-with-down-syndrome 2023-03-07T12:55:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gigi-s-playhouse.jpg?id=63729436&width=1200 Nancy Gianni and her daughter, Gigi, shown here at one of the 57 Down Syndrome Achievement Centers. GiGi's Playhouse https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gigi.jpg?id=63729429&width=1200 We GiGi https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63729422&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gigi.jpg?id=63729423&width=1200 Since it launched 20 years ago, GiGi's Playhouse has opened 57 Down Syndrome Achievement Centers in 83 countries. GiGi https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63729421&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63729420&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/title-x-centers-decades-long-fight-for-reproductive-rights 2022-11-22T23:27:18+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/title-x.jpg?id=63745429&width=1200 In “Title X,” a new play by Julie Proudfoot (R), eight radically different women share stories about their fight for autonomy over their own bodies, from 1978 to the present day. Title X https://www.audacy.com/media-library/title-x.jpg?id=63745430&width=1200 Julie Proudfoot (L), starting writing "Title X" in 2020. Melanie McNulty (R), is one of two actors who each play four different roles and tell the stories of eight female characters. Title X https://www.audacy.com/media-library/title-x.jpg?id=63745435&width=1200 "Title X" follows the stories of eight radically different women, who share stories about their fight for autonomy over their bodies. Title X https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63745434&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/theater-wit.jpg?id=63745438&width=1200 First preview and press opening of "Title X" is Friday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Theater Wit Performances continue through Dec. 18, and tickets are already on sale at TheaterWit.org. Theater Wit daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-native-tours-with-iconic-musical-cats 2023-02-23T13:18:18+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cats.jpg?id=64092423&width=1200 "Cats" runs now through Sunday at the Nederlander Theatre. "Cats" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cats.jpg?id=64092425&width=1200 Megan Arseneau returns home, performing in "Cats". "Cats" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cats.jpg?id=64092436&width=1200 Cast of "Cats". "Cats" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cats.jpg?id=64092435&width=1200 Megan Arseneau, a Frankfort native, attended DePaul University. "Cats" daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/teatro-zinzanni-announces-july-8-return 2021-05-12T00:31:19+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/circus.png?id=64100646&width=1200 An example of Teatro ZinZanni's Big Top feel. circus daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/54eb4c0d0c85f0104e4e6feff9bd6994/episodes/trump_toohey_what_is_the_last_-8375210 2026-05-12T15:25:04+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837456&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/former-7-11-space-is-now-a-new-music-hub 2025-09-12T23:52:01+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-new-music-space-the-checkout.jpg?id=63653509&width=1200 The new music space "The Checkout" at 4116 N. Clark The new music space "The Checkout" https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-checkout-chicago.jpg?id=63653509&width=1200 The new music space "The Checkout" at 4116 N. Clark The Checkout Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-official-ribbon-cutting-at-the-checkout.jpg?id=63653521&width=1200 The official ribbon cutting at The Checkout The official ribbon cutting at The Checkout https://www.audacy.com/media-library/performers-inside-the-checkout.jpg?id=63653523&width=1200 Performers inside The Checkout Performers inside The Checkout https://www.audacy.com/media-library/performers-inside-the-checkout.jpg?id=63653522&width=1200 Performers inside The Checkout Performers inside The Checkout daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/to-kill-a-mockingbird-returns-for-chicago-engagement 2023-07-17T22:31:06+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/to-kill-a-mockingbird-file-shot-of-scene.png?id=64101116&width=1200 Richard Thomas plays Atticus Finch in the touring production of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' To Kill a Mockingbird file shot of scene https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jacqueline-williams.jpg?id=64101115&width=1200 Jacqueline Williams plays the role of Calpurnia. Jacqueline Williams daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/russian-tea-time-celebrates-30-years-in-chicago 2023-09-08T19:15:44+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/russian-tea-time.jpg?id=63719450&width=1200 Russian Tea Time, located at 77 E Adams St., opened its doors in 1993. Russian Tea Time https://www.audacy.com/media-library/russian-tea-time.jpg?id=63719470&width=1200 Russian Tea Time https://www.audacy.com/media-library/russian-tea-time.jpg?id=63723777&width=1200 Russian Tea Time features authentic Eastern European décor and dishes. Russian Tea Time daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/new-exhibit-and-show-celebrates-the-history-of-magic 2021-11-27T17:47:12+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750060&width=1200 World renowned British magician Jamie Allen at the upcoming "Magic Immersive" exhibit in the Museum of Broadcast Communications magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750019&width=1200 a room under construction for "Magic Immersive", an upcoming exhibit in the Museum of Broadcast Communications magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750030&width=1200 "Magic Immersive", an upcoming exhibit in the Museum of Broadcast Communications, explores the history of magic, illusions, tricks, and famous magicians. magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/barrel.jpg?id=63750028&width=1200 The original barrel that was used to go over Niagara Falls. barrel https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750038&width=1200 the Mega Drill, the largest touring illusion in the United States magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750026&width=1200 the water torture chamber used by magicians for different illusions and tricks magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750035&width=1200 AV/audio board used for projections and immersive technologies Magic Exhibit daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/baskin__phelps/episodes/mary_kay_cabot_i_dont_expect_t-8375188 2026-05-12T15:24:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837461&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/songs-from-the-holocaust-get-a-spotlight-in-chicago 2023-10-25T19:49:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/musicians-in-we-are-here-songs-from-the-holocaust-perform-at-carnegie-hall.jpg?id=63745410&width=1200 Performers of "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust" on stage at Carnegie Hall in 2023. The one-night only concert features songs written and composed by individuals who lived in the ghettos and concentration camps of Nazi-occupied Europe. Musicians in "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust" perform at Carnegie Hall. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/musicians-in-we-are-here-songs-from-the-holocaust-perform-at-carnegie-hall.jpg?id=63745409&width=1200 "I wanted to make sure that every song was from a different composer," said Ira Antelis, the creator and producer of We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust. About Musicians in "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust" perform at Carnegie Hall. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/musicians-in-we-are-here-songs-from-the-holocaust-perform-at-carnegie-hall.jpg?id=63745432&width=1200 A presenter introduces each performance during "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust." Show Creator Ira Antelis said the process of making the concert has reaffirmed much of what he understood regarding the horrors of the Holocaust. Musicians in "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust" perform at Carnegie Hall. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63745431&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/go-brewing-tapping-into-non-acholic-beer-market 2023-10-23T14:04:04+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sign-outside-go-brewing.jpg?id=64092261&width=1200 Go Brewing, launched in 2021, is located in Naperville. sign outside Go Brewing https://www.audacy.com/media-library/joe-chura.jpg?id=64092263&width=1200 Joe Chura, owner and founder of Go Brewing Joe Chura https://www.audacy.com/media-library/brewing-tanks.jpg?id=64092265&width=1200 brewing tanks https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cases-of-go-brewing-non-alcoholic-beer.jpg?id=64092262&width=1200 cases of Go Brewing non-alcoholic beer https://www.audacy.com/media-library/three-cans-of-go-brewing-non-alcoholic-beer-cans.jpg?id=64092257&width=1200 Three cans of Go Brewing non-alcoholic beer cans https://www.audacy.com/media-library/go-brewing-taps.jpg?id=64092268&width=1200 Go Brewing taps daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/after-surviving-cancer-girl-turns-her-focus-to-fashion 2023-10-27T12:11:16+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/fashion.jpg?id=63745160&width=1200 Rayniah Gregory, 12 is a cancer survivor as well as a fashion designer and model. fashion daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the_vinny__haynie_show/episodes/ryan_ripken_discusses_coby_may-8375199 2026-05-12T15:24:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837330&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/cps-seniors-a-step-closer-to-college-dreams 2025-10-22T19:09:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars-onsite-event-at-mccormick-place.jpg?id=63652774&width=1200 Chicago Scholars onsite event at McCormick Place Chicago Scholars onsite event at McCormick Place https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-merit-scholarship-tally-board-mid-morning.jpg?id=63652775&width=1200 The merit scholarship tally board mid morning The merit scholarship tally board mid morning https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars-interview-with-their-top-colleges-universities.jpg?id=63652778&width=1200 Chicago Scholars interview with their top colleges & universities Chicago Scholars interview with their top colleges & universities https://www.audacy.com/media-library/phyllis-washington-son-jonathon-wilson-celebrate-his-acceptance-into-college.jpg?id=63652773&width=1200 Phyllis Washington & son Jonathon Wilson celebrate his acceptance into college Phyllis Washington & son Jonathon Wilson celebrate his acceptance into college https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars-interview-with-their-top-colleges-universities.jpg?id=63652783&width=1200 Chicago Scholars interview with their top colleges & universities Chicago Scholars interview with their top colleges & universities daily