- http://wgntv.com/news/deans-list...-grooming-younger-artist/The controversy emerged when Victoria Canal, a musician who toured with Franti's band, alleged she was the victim of "grooming" by a "very powerful, decades older man" when she was younger.Posted 24 minutes 11 seconds ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/menendez-b...le-hearings-set-to-begin/The Menendez brothers' parole hearings were set to begin Thursday morning, with each of the brothers having their own day in court.Posted 1 hour 8 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/illinois/g...ue-shop-in-lagrange-park/LAGRANGE PARK, Ill. Like a bull in a china shop, a suburban antique was badly damaged on Thursday morning after a garbage truck barreled into the storefront. The crash unfolded at an antique shop in the 800 block of East 31st Street in LaGrange Park. Circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear, but a photo [...]Posted 1 hour 53 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/northwestern-ha...following-hazing-scandal/EVANSTON, Ill. Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald says he has reached a settlement with the university on his lawsuit which stemmed from the 2023 hazing scandal. The university announced in April that they were working to settle lawsuits with Fitzgerald and former players who sued. They said settlements regarding the students' lawsuits were ...Posted 1 hour 53 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/features/a...ousands-for-wounded-vets/Meadows Golf Course in Blue Island provides a serenity that is thousands of miles and a lifetime away from the battle that was the Iraq War and the mission that changed Sergio Lopez forever. In 2006, Lopez had just signed up for his second tour of duty. His vehicle was struck by an IED. His life [...]Posted 2 hours 4 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/traffic/re...o-delay-cta-service-cuts/CHICAGO On Thursday, the Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors is expected to meet to vote on a plan to delay cuts for CTA services. The meeting comes as Metra, Pace and the CTA face a budget deficit. RTA officials are planning to pull $74 million from Metra and Pace and hand it over to [...]Posted 2 hours 27 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/northwest-india...-shot-killed-at-gary-bar/GARY, Ind. A man was shot and killed at a bar Tuesday night in Gary. Gary police were dispatched to reports of a shooting at Thumbs Up Bar, located in the 600 block of South Lake Street, at around 9:30 p.m. Officers located a 34-year-old man, Robert Gaskin, who collapsed outside of the bar. [...]Posted 3 hours 22 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-me...-before-the-next-drawing/The Powerball jackpot has yet again grown after no ticket was able to match the numbers drawn Wednesday night.Posted 3 hours 43 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/9-at-9-wev...-lot-in-common-with-corn/It's corn season! And you know what, we can relate. Plus we've got some classic TV moments in this Thursday edition of the 9 at 9! Note: Music rights prohibit us from posting the full 9 at 9 todayPosted 4 hours 25 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/missouri-a...oeba-infection-officials/Officials believe the adult may have contracted the infection while water skiing.Posted 4 hours 25 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/washington...change-congressional-map/Texas Republican lawmakers advanced a new redistricting map that could give the GOP five additional seats in Congress.Posted 5 hours 17 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicago-ne...nny-carson-late-night-tv/CHICAGO (WGN) Some big changes are in store for the Museum of Broadcast Communications. The museum moved out of its River North home at State Kinzie Street in April of 2023, but a brand new location featuring some big new exhibits will soon be welcoming visitors. Organizers say the museum will soon open a [...]Posted 5 hours 27 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/sports/chicago-...k-looks-to-end-road-skid/Chicago Sky (8-26, 2-14 Eastern Conference) at New York Liberty (22-13, 11-3 Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 6 p.m. CDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky will attempt to break its six-game road slide when the Sky take on New York Liberty. The Liberty have gone 11-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks sixth in the [...]Posted 6 hours 11 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/sports/cubs/bre...looking-to-end-road-skid/Milwaukee Brewers (79-48, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (73-54, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Quinn Priester (11-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 100 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-5, 3.06 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 85 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE:Cubs -137, Brewers +115; over/under is 7 runs ...Posted 6 hours 22 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/weather/weather...-slowly-moves-out-to-sea/Authorities predicted flooding, surges and swells along some parts of the East Coast even as Erin moves out toward the ocean.Posted 6 hours 33 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicago-ne...h-along-magnificent-mile/CHICAGO (WGN) A man is in custody on Thursday morning following a rollover crash along the Magnificent Mile downtown. According to Chicago police, the single-vehicle crash unfolded just after 2 a.m. along Michigan Avenue in Streeterville. Officers say a 19-year-old man was heading south along Michigan in a brown SUV when he allegedly lost [...]Posted 6 hours 55 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/missing/cpd-see...northwest-side-overnight/CHICAGO (WGN) Authorities in Chicago are asking for help identifying a woman found on the city's Northwest Side overnight. According to Chiago police, the unidentified woman, described as an "elderly female," was found on Wednesday night near the intersection of North Cicero Avenue and West Diversey Avenue in Belmont Cragin. Officers say they believe the ...Posted 7 hours 39 minutes ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicago-ne...-at-north-suburban-beach/EVANSTON, Ill. Authorities are expected to provide an update on Thursday on the condition of a teen who was pulled from the water at a north suburban beach overnight. The incident unfolded at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston on Wednesday night as a group of teens were swimming in the water. Officials from the Evanston [...]Posted 8 hours 1 minute ago - 08/21/25
- http://wgntv.com/sports/cubs/bus...ubs-beat-the-brewers-4-3/Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central leaders.Posted 15 hours 49 minutes ago - 08/20/25
- http://wgntv.com/sports/cubs/rep...-a-hand-fracture-in-june/Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs star outfielder, was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand in June, which has been impacting his swing and leading to poor mechanics, resulting in a slump in his performance.Posted 16 hours 20 minutes ago - 08/20/25
- http://wgntv.com/sports/wwes-par...art-sooner-than-expected/ESPNs direct-to-consumer package and upgraded app will debut on Thursday.Posted 17 hours 3 minutes ago - 08/20/25
- http://wgntv.com/crime/4-indicte...ed-covid-19-relief-fraud/Four people have been indicted for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.Posted 17 hours 3 minutes ago - 08/20/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/trending/c...ands-logo-after-48-years/Along with the logo, the chain said it will have new and returning food items for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Posted 17 hours 14 minutes ago - 08/20/25
- http://wgntv.com/weather/chicago...eather-thursday-08212025/A few clouds will decorate area skies from time-to-time Thursday morning but overall, skies should turn mostly sunny by afternoon leading to a picture-perfect late August day.Posted 17 hours 47 minutes ago - 08/20/25
- http://wgntv.com/news/man-convic...-managing-in-prison-more/Daniel Green was found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and robbery.Posted 18 hours 9 minutes ago - 08/20/25
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