- http://wgntv.com/news/recalls/bu...ls-due-to-choking-hazard/The recall applies to Heartwarming Hugs Bears sold between Jan 2026 and March 2026 for $48, following one report of a zipper detaching.Posted 4 days 20 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/the-weeken...masulo-caifanes-and-more/This weekend in the Chicagoland area, enjoy a variety of comedy specials, plays, and musicians, including Katt Williams, Chris D'Elia, Matteo Lane, Pat Tomasulo, "Heartbreak Hotel", "Fault", "Dog Man: The Musical", "The Temptations", "The Four Tops", "They Might Be Giants", "The Head and the Heart", "Caifanes", Scott Patterson, and "New Pornographers".Posted 4 days 20 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/health/syphilis...ws-where-risk-is-highest/Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said congenital syphilis cases are 700% higher nationwide.Posted 4 days 21 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/the-weeken...imal-farm-hokum-and-more/Heres a preview of this weekends movie releases.Posted 4 days 21 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/former-chi...and-cheese-refund-scheme/Investigators say the suspect created around 800 fake orders, then refunded the money to himself.Posted 4 days 21 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/sports/white-so...e-series-with-the-padres/Chicago White Sox (14-17, third in the AL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (19-11, second in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 8:40 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Noah Schultz (1-1, 3.52 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Padres: German Marquez (3-1, 4.38 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) LINE: Padres -147, White Sox +123; over/under [...]Posted 4 days 22 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/6-injured-...e-high-school-police-say/The school is secure, and we are currently investigating," a spokesperson for the Tacoma police said.Posted 4 days 22 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/sports/cubs/cub...es-with-the-diamondbacks/Arizona Diamondbacks (16-14, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (19-12, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.14 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (3-1, 4.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -140, Diamondbacks +118; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: [...]Posted 4 days 22 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/contests/enter-...s-to-a-chicago-dogs-game/Posted 4 days 23 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/morning-news/ar...tness-day-on-around-town/National Fitness Day is coming up in July and to get in the spirit Faces of Fitness Chicago gave WGN, Ana Belaval and Jewell Hillery a preview! Faces of Fitness Chicago the the largest lifestyle fitness, health and wellness festival in the United States. They also works with Urban Initiatives as a charity partner. This [...]Posted 4 days 23 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicago-ne...n-union-park-rally-march/Chicago Public Schools students and teachers will have the opportunity to participate in May Day events across the city, with the theme of "workers over billionaires", and Mayor Brandon Johnson is supportive of the event.Posted 4 days 23 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicagocri...-northwest-side-business/CHICAGO Felony charges have been filed against a man accused of battering a woman during a robbery at a business on the city's Northwest Side last weekend. According to Chicago police, 18-year-old Jeron Tate is facing several felony charges, including armed robbery, aggravated armed kidnapping, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and aggravated ...Posted 4 days 23 hours ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/watch-pros...ng-correspondents-dinner/Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, posted thevideo on social mediaamid questions over whose bullet struck a Secret Service officer as Cole Tomas Allen ran through security with a long gun toward the hotel ballroom packed with journalists, administration officials and others.Posted 5 days 9 minutes ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/pete-hegse...te-democrats-5-takeaways/Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tangled with Senate Democrats, sparring with lawmakers over President Trumps war with Iran, the Pentagons massive $1.5 trillion defense budget request and potentially sending troops to polling sites.Posted 5 days 19 minutes ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/trending/p...program-for-kids-is-back/Pizza Hut is bringing back its beloved summer reading program so kids can earn free Personal Pan Pizzas.Posted 5 days 40 minutes ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicagocri...grand-crossing-overnight/CHICAGO Police are searching for answers on Friday morning following an overnight stabbing and robbery on the city's South Side. According to Chicago police, the incident unfolded just after 1 a.m. in the 7500 block of South King Drive, in Grand Crossing. Officers said the victim, a 36-year-old man, was outside in the area [...]Posted 5 days 1 hour ago - 05/01/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/wgn-invest...mayor-spending-questions/Thaddeus Jones, mayor of Calumet City and Democratic state lawmaker, is facing questions about his credit card spending, which included over $35,000 at restaurants and $46,000 in travel-related charges, with no evidence of reimbursement.Posted 5 days 9 hours ago - 04/30/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/indiana/st...raise-money-for-children/Two other people were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Posted 5 days 11 hours ago - 04/30/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/medical-wa...esults-in-clinical-trial/Essential tremorimpacts7 millionAmericanswho navigate their condition without a targeted treatment. Finally,thatsaboutto change.Posted 5 days 11 hours ago - 04/30/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/surprising...ails-birds-nest-and-more/CBP officers have confiscated about 5,000 pounds of meat per month on average.Posted 5 days 12 hours ago - 04/30/26
- http://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-friday-05012026/THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with scattered mainly evening showers. Lows in the upper 30s and lower 40s. Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph. Low: 38. FRIDAY: May begins on an unseasonably cool note. Extensive cloudiness, a few brief glimpses of sun at times, daytime highs about 15 degrees below normal. Spotty afternoon and early evening [...]Posted 5 days 12 hours ago - 04/30/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/national/h...embership-starting-may-1/The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is knocking down the price of a PreCheck membership during the month of May, for qualifying customers.Posted 5 days 12 hours ago - 04/30/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/politics/w...-and-ready-for-the-bears/Hammond, Indiana Mayor Thomas McDermott admits the Bears might be using his city as leverage, but if theres even a chance the franchise might build a new stadium there, hes all-in. I mean we could be being used if were being honest. But what are we supposed to do when youre being approached by a [...]Posted 5 days 12 hours ago - 04/30/26
- http://wgntv.com/hill-politics/i...d-of-injectable-peptides/Injectable peptides are all the rage for many health-conscious Americans, thanks in part to the hype coming from the nations top health official. But enthusiasm might be outpacing regulatory controls and public understanding of what these products truly are. Peptides, which are combinations of amino acids, are easy to buy. Store shelves are lined with [...]Posted 5 days 13 hours ago - 04/30/26
- http://wgntv.com/news/chicago-ne...rtholomew-chicago-police/Memorial services for fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew have been released.Posted 5 days 13 hours ago - 04/30/26
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