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Top stories of 2024: From Trump to cicadas, total solar eclipse to White Sox

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(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Looking back on 2024, it was a year filled with some unprecedented events across the country and in Chicago. From a record-setting losing season from the White Sox, to the entire Board of Education resigning, to an extraordinary comeback for a former president, WBBM Newsradio reporters have been there covering the stories that matter most to our audience.

To close out the year, we have gathered the stories that made the biggest headlines. Click through to read and listen to all of the exciting, interesting and inspiring stories we covered this year.


Tom Skilling retires after 45 years covering weather

Tom SkillingTom Skilling, the longtime chief meteorologist of Channel 9 in Chicago, will retire on Feb. 28 — eight days after his 72nd birthday. Skilling sat down for an interview with WBBM ahead of his retirement.Sara Dingmann

Meteorologist Tom Skilling is retiring after more than four decades at Channel 9. In a conversation with WBBM, he said that career all got started... Read the full story.

Kennedy Expressway shuts down for months due to construction

Kennedy ExpresswayCars sit in traffic on the Kennedy Expressway as Thanksgiving holiday travel heads into full swing on November 21, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.Scott Olson/Getty Images

Buckle up. Phase two of the expansive Kennedy Expressway construction project has resumed... Read the full story.

Sights and sounds from the 2024 North American solar eclipse

total solar eclipseCrowds take in the 2024 total solar eclipse at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on April 8, 2024Sara Dingmann

Monday was not a typical day in Chicago — nor was it a typical day across a vast stretch of the United States — as the 2024 solar eclipse plunged areas into total or partial darkness... Read the full story.

Bears pick Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze in the first round of the NFL Draft

Caleb WilliamsSouthern California quarterback Caleb Williams walks on stage before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Detroit.AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze are on their way to Chicago.... Read the full story.

Northwestern students hold Gaza ceasefire protest on campus, setting up tents on prominent lawn

Northwestern UniversityAs part of their ceasefire protest, students lined up and locked arms protecting their tent encampment on Northwestern's Deering Meadow.Nancy Harty

Some students at Northwestern University are joining nationwide protests calling for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza.... Read the full story.

Steve Albini, Chicago rock legend, dead at 61: 'Just a giant in the underground'

Steve AlbiniSteve Albini of the American rock band Shellac performs in concert during day 3 of Primavera Sound Madrid 2023 on June 10, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Mariano Regidor/Redferns

Chicagoan Steve Albini, who helped create great music for some of the world's best bands, died on Tuesday at the age of 61.... Read the full story.

Pro-Palestinian activists launch new protest at the University of Chicago

University of ChicagoDemonstrators confront university police as they block access to the Main Quadrangle on the University of Chicago campus while they break up a pro-Palestinian encampment on May 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. University police with assistance from Cook County Sheriff's began dismantling the camp at around 4:30am. No arrests or injuries were reported.Scott Olson/Getty Images

On Friday evening, Pro-Palestinian activists launched a new protest on the University of Chicago campus.... Read the full story.

Cicadas officially have arrived in the Chicago area: 'They're all over the place'

cicadasHundreds of cicadas emerge from the ground near a wooden post in suburban Chicago.Nancy Harty

Periodical cicadas began emerging throughout Chicago's western suburbs over the past week.... Read the full story.

Migrant families living at Chicago shelters may get more time to find housing

Chicago City HallMike Tish

The Johnson administration is offering another exception to its policy of limiting stays in city migrant shelters... Read the full story.

Biden's debate performance spurs Democratic concern about his ability to lead party against Trump

Joe BidenPresident of the United States Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump participate in the first Presidential Debate at CNN Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on June 27, 2024.Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images

Above all, Joe Biden's allies wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage Thursday night to help... Read the full story.

Disgraced former Ald. Ed Burke heads to prison

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Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke begins his prison sentence today on corruption charges... Read the full story.

Trump is fine after shooting at rally, campaign says. Prosecutor says gunman and 1 attendee are dead

Donald TrumpRepublican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was "fine" after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.... Read the full story.

President Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Joe BidenU.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at the White House on July 14, 2024 in Washington, DCKevin Dietsch/Getty Images

President Joe Biden has pulled out of the 2024 presidential race.... Read the full story.

Fans lines up early to see Chappell Roan perform at Lollapalooza

LollapaloozaLollapalooza 2024Carolina Garibay

Lollapalooza is underway, and fans lined up early today to see a certain performer.... Read the full story.

On final night of DNC, Illinois Democrats looking ahead to November

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All eyes will be on the podium Thursday night as Vice President Kamala Harris accepts her party's nomination in a much anticipated speech.... Read the full story.

Shooting inside CTA Blue Line train leaves four people dead, suspect arrested

Blue LinePolice vehicles are parked near the Forest Park Transit Center on Sept. 2, 2024. A shooting inside of a CTA Blue Line left four people dead early Monday morning.CBS News Chicago

Four people were shot and killed on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line train Monday morning, police said.... Read the full story.

White Sox lose 121st game, more than any MLB team since 1899

Chicago White SoxMichael Reaves/Getty Images

The White Sox are officially the losingest team in the modern era of baseball.... Read the full story.

Corruption trial of ex-Speaker Mike Madigan begins this week

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The much anticipated trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is set to get underway with jury selection on Tuesday.... Read the full story.

Entire Chicago Board of Education to resign after weeks of friction at CPS

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In an act of defiance, the entire Chicago Board of Education will resign at the end of the month.... Read the full story.

Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

Donald TrumpRepublican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president... Read the full story.

Matt Eberflus out as Bears head coach following loss to Lions

Matt EberflusHead coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears looks on during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 24, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.Quinn Harris/Getty Images

The Bears have fired Head Coach Matt Eberflus after a six-game losing streak and a 14-32 record since he took over Chicago's top coaching job in 2022.... Read the full story.

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