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Division Street between Western and California, the heart of the Puerto Rican community in Chicago, has experienced an economic burst the last couple of months with the opening a handful of new Latino-owned businesses.

New Latino-owned businesses giving Chicago’s Division Street an economic boost

Division Street between Western and California, the heart of the Puerto Rican community in Chicago, has experienced a kind of economic burst the last couple of months with the opening a handful of …

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 13h

Families in Evanston are rallying to save Dawes Elementary as the Evanston Skokie School District 65 considers closing several schools due to a budget crisis.

Evanston parents push back against proposal to close Dawes Elementary

Families in Evanston are rallying to save Dawes Elementary as the Evanston Skokie School District 65 considers closing up to four schools due to a budget crisis and a federal indictment of former s…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 15h

The Cook County Department of Public Health is offering free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at walk-in clinics in five Cook County locations on select Saturdays from Oct. 18 through March 28, 2026.

Cook County to offer free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at Saturday clinics

The Cook County Department of Public Health is offering free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at Saturday clinics in five Cook County locations from Oct. 18, 2023 to March 28, 2026, with no appointmen…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 16h

Metra trains are experiencing significant delays Tuesday evening after a system-wide outage was reported.

Metra trains experiencing significant delays after system-wide outage

Metra trains are experiencing significant delays Tuesday evening after a system-wide outage was reported.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 17h

A chase involving Border Patrol agents ended in a crash this afternoon in the East Side neighborhood on Chicago’s Southeast Side, sparking a tense standoff between residents and law enforcement during which tear gas was deployed.

Chase sparks standoff between residents and federal agents on Chicago’s Southeast Side

A chase involving Border Patrol agents ended in a crash Tuesday afternoon in the East Side neighborhood on Chicago’s Southeast Side, sparking a tense standoff between residents and law enforcement.…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 17h

Some air traffic controllers at O’Hare Airport gathered together on Tuesday to raise awareness about the risks and staffing issues stemming from the government shutdown.

Air traffic controllers at O’Hare Airport rally against government shutdown

Some air traffic controllers at O’Hare Airport gathered together on Tuesday to raise awareness about the risks and staffing issues stemming from the government shutdown.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 19h

A man and a dog were hit and killed by an Amtrak train Tuesday afternoon on Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Man, dog hit and killed by Amtrak train in Chicago

A man and a dog were hit and killed by an Amtrak train Tuesday afternoon on Chicago’s Northwest Side.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 19h

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is back in Chicago after being hospitalized Monday night with a groin injury, according to Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson.

DJ Moore hospitalized after Bears last-minute win

LANDOVER, Md. (WGN) — A thrilling victory for the Chicago Bears over the Washington Commanders on Monday night was overshadowed by news that star wide receiver DJ Moore was hospitalized after the g…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 1d

Maria Maldonado was charged a $3,500 charity donation when she used her debit card to buy gas, and after reporting the issue to her bank and the gas station, she was told there was nothing they could do, until the station's owner agreed to refund her money.

Chicago retiree mistakenly donates thousands to ‘charity.’ Here’s how WGN got it back

Maria Maldonado was charged a $3,500 charity donation when she used her debit card to buy gas, and after reporting the issue to her bank and the gas station, she was told there was nothing they cou…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 1d

As federal agents ramp up immigration arrests in Lake County, a Community Peace Walk is underway in Waukegan to show support for families impacted by recent ICE activity.

Community peace walk in Waukegan shows support to families affected by ICE activity

The Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Waukegan is holding a Community Peace Walk on Monday to show support for families impacted by recent ICE activity, and to raise awareness about the human impa…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 2d

Former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to report to prison on Monday to begin serving a seven-and-a-half-year sentence after being convicted on 10 of 23 counts in a corruption trial.

Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to begin prison term in major corruption case

Former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to report to prison on Monday to begin serving a seven-and-a-half-year sentence after being convicted on 10 of 23 counts in a corrupt…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 2d

This year's Chicago Marathon had 53,000 runners, a record number, and about a million spectators lined up to cheer them on during the 26.2-mile course.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 3d

BREAKING: The Chicago Cubs season has come to an end after a 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS.

Brewers eliminate Cubs with 3-1 win in Game 5 of NLDS

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs season has come to an end after a 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS. This story will be updated.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 3d

Chicago city leaders have distributed "ICE-free zone" signs to local businesses and residents. While the signs do not actually prevent agents from entering, officials say they lay the groundwork for potential legal action.

Chicago city leaders hand out ‘ICE-free zone’ signs to local businesses, residents

Chicago city leaders gathered in Pilsen on Saturday to distribute “ICE-free zone” signs to local businesses that want to signal support for immigrant communities and push back against federal enfor…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 3d

Leah Howell, a two-time kidney transplant recipient, is running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon tomorrow to raise awareness and funds for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.

After 2 kidney transplants, Chicago woman takes on first marathon

Leah Howell, a two-time kidney transplant recipient, is running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to raise awareness and funds for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 3d

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois, as protests continue outside the ICE processing center in Broadview.

Federal appeals court blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois as protests grow outside Broadview ICE facility

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois, as protests continue outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 4d

CashApp is giving away $100 to thousands of users every Friday through Oct. 24, as part of its Cash App Pool sweepstakes.

How to enter Cash App's $100 giveaway

CashApp is giving away $100 to thousands of users every Friday through Oct. 24, as part of its Cash App Pool sweepstakes.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 4d

After a long legal battle that stretched over nine and a half years, a Cook County jury found the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority negligent in connection with a tragic crash that happened on a portion of I-90 on March 25, 2016.

Jury finds Illinois Tollway negligent in deadly 2016 crash

After a long legal battle that stretched over nine and a half years, a Cook County jury has reached a verdict against the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority in connection with a tragic crash tha…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 4d

Questions have been swirling for weeks over whether ICE agents might target the Chicago Marathon. The race, which happens Sunday, draws thousands of runners from around the world and is a major tourism draw for the Windy City.

Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend’s Chicago Marathon

Questions have been swirling for weeks over whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might target the Chicago Marathon. The race, which happens Sunday, draws thousands of runners from aro…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 5d

BREAKING: Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a beloved and iconic member of the Loyola University Chicago community who was well-known as the chaplain to the Loyola University men's basketball team, died Thursday at the age of 106, according to the university.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 5d

It's all on the line for the Cubs once again as Game 4 of the NLDS inches closer, and excitement is starting to build around Wrigley Field, in bars and other area businesses.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 5d

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 294 northbound near Dempster Street near Rosemont is experiencing heavy delays after a semi truck caught fire Thursday afternoon.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 5d

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the city’s South Side.

Authorities investigating officer-involved shooting on South Side

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the city’s South Side.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 6d

The daughter of a man detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and then defamed online is speaking out, saying he's been painted as a sexual predator with a violent past when he has no criminal history.

Daughter outraged after father detained by ICE painted as a sexual predator, despite no criminal history

CHICAGO (WGN) — The daughter of a man detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and then defamed online is speaking out, saying he’s been painted as a se…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 6d

A judge ruled that federal agents violated First Amendment rights during protests at the Broadview ICE processing center, while also dropping charges against some of the protesters.

Judge says federal agents violated First Amendment rights during protests at Broadview ICE facility; charges dropped against some protesters

CHICAGO (WGN) – The Dirksen Federal Courthouse saw a fair share of activity on Wednesday all centered around protests at the Broadview ICE facility and the conduct of federal agents. Luci Maz…

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