Chicago aldermen advance ban on “sweepstakes” machines
CHICAGO CITY HALL (WBBM Newsradio) — Those video gambling-like “sweepstakes” machines you might see at your corner gas…
Neighbors protest planned South side Walgreens closure
CHATHAM (WBBM Newsradio) — People living in a South side neighborhood are a month away from losing their…
Dallas Police looking to identify suspects in store shooting
An altercation between two groups escalated into gunfire at a store on Village Fair Drive, Dallas police said.…
Illinois “Midway Blitz” panel releases findings
THE WEST LOOP (WBBM Newsradio) — Leaders of the state’s commission looking into actions of federal agents during…
One school says NY cell phone ban makes the grade
Williamsville, NY (WBEN) We’re nearing the end of the first year of New York’s ban on student cell…
Ex-federal prosecutor nominated as Chicago inspector general
CHICAGO CITY HALL (WBBM Newsradio) — Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has nominated a former federal prosecutor and corporate…
Dallas man sentenced to federal prison for assaulting federal officer, trafficking meth and heroin
A Dallas man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer with…
Chicago schools CEO “pleased” to reach May Day agreement
THE LOOP (WBBM Newsradio) — Members of Chicago’s Board of Education praised the district’s superintendent for her handling…
Chicago construction crews to swarm potholes
AUSTIN (WBBM Newsradio) — Crews are out in force across Chicago for the start of the city’s official…
Fire on Chicago’s West side destroys three homes
WEST GARFIELD PARK (WBBM Newsradio) — Chicago crews are just beginning their investigation into what sparked a fire…