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Chicago ‘front runner’ to host Democratic National Convention in 2028 and 2032 Chicago is a front-runner city to host the Democratic National Convention in 2028 and 2032, following the successful 2024 convention.

Chicago ‘front runner’ to host Democratic National Convention in 2028 and 2032

WATCH: Waymo blocks first responders during Austin shooting Video shows a Waymo car blocking emergency and first responder vehicles during the active scene of the deadly shooting in Austin.

WATCH: Waymo blocks first responders during Austin shooting

US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran; Trump urges regime change The United States and Israel on Saturday launched strikes on Iran after weeks of threats from President Trump, who called for regime change in Tehran and warned of American casualties in a video po…

US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran; Trump urges regime change

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Legendary singer Neil Sedaka dies at 86
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Jesse Jackson’s memorial services beginning in Chicago Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.

Jesse Jackson’s memorial services beginning in Chicago

Savannah Guthrie says family is offering up to $1 million for info leading to missing mom’s ‘recovery’ The “Today” show host made the announcement in an emotional video shared to Instagram, acknowledging that her mother may already be “lost.”

Savannah Guthrie says family is offering up to $1 million for info leading to missing mom’s ‘recovery’

Food delivery robot goes rogue, causes property damage at LA home An East Hollywood, California, resident said she’s become the latest victim of a Coco food delivery robot after it uprooted her garden and got entangled in her fence.  

Food delivery robot goes rogue, causes property damage at LA home

Frozen meatballs sold at Aldi recalled over potential contamination with ‘metal fragments’ The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service said the issue was discovered after a customer called to complain.

Frozen meatballs sold at Aldi recalled over potential contamination with ‘metal fragments’

Millions of pounds of recalled Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice products may contain glass A Portland, Oregon, company is recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products sold at Trader Joe’s stores and in Canada because they may contain pieces of glass, U.…

Millions of pounds of recalled Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice products may contain glass

Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump’s tariffs The Supreme Court cast aside the bulk of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs Friday, obliterating a canon of his economic strategy in ruling that his use of an emergency statute to remake glob…

Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump’s tariffs

Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at age 84. We at WGN Radio were honored to speak with Rev. Jackson many times over the years. Here are several of those conversations: With Bob C…

Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at age 84. We're remembering several of his visits on WGN Radio.

Remembering Robert Duvall Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95. In March 2003 he visited with WGN Radio to promote the film “Assassination Tango,” which was written, produced, directed by, and st…

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95. We're remembering Duvall by recalling visits with John Williams and Dean Richards.

The John Williams NewsClick: Should Olympic judges recuse themselves from voting for athletes from their own countries? Visit the post for more.

The John Williams NewsClick: Should Olympic judges recuse themselves from voting for athletes from their own countries?

Active SWAT situation in Nancy Guthrie search NewsNation’s Brian Entin is live at the scene, where we are the only media outlet present.

Active SWAT situation in Nancy Guthrie search

City Club of Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson February 11, 2026 City Club event description: Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago on May 15, 2023. Mayor Johnson began his …

City Club of Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson

‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor James Van Der Beek dead at 48 James Van Der Beek, who rose to teen idol status in the show “Dawson’s Creek,” has died after a battle with colorectal cancer.

‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor James Van Der Beek dead at 48

Person detained in Nancy Guthrie search: Source The FBI’s elite hostage rescue team is in Tucson, sources tell NewsNation, as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 10th evening.

Person detained in Nancy Guthrie search: Source

Surveillance photo related to Nancy Guthrie case could be released soon: Reports Updates on the case have been limited in recent days.

Surveillance photos related to Nancy Guthrie case released

Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 20: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark as one of speed skating’s best in the world On this final episode of Quest for Gold before the Opening Ceremony:-The USOPC gives an update on relations with WADA, Katie Uhlaender, and security.-“Crotch-gate” has taken the ski jum…

Today is Opening Ceremony Day in Italy, and in the final episode of this season of Quest for Gold, Ryan Burrow talks with Jordan Stolz, a speed skater rising star who is expected to come back home with a lot of hardware.

Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 19: Lindsey Vonn gives an update; Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’ On this episode of Quest for Gold:-Lindsey Vonn’s going to push through her injury.-Katie Uhelander won’t be headed to Italy.-Some sports are already getting underway, days ahead of the…

With the opening ceremony in just 48 hours and some events already underway, Ryan Burrow hosts a special edition of Quest for Gold featuring an update on Lindsey Vonn and comments from the Team USA women's hockey team.

Sheriff says they’re ‘aware’ of reported ‘ransom note’ related to Nancy Guthrie Nancy, 84, was last seen on Saturday night at her Tucson, Arizona, home, where she lived alone.

Sheriff says they’re ‘aware’ of reported ‘ransom note’ related to Nancy Guthrie

Over 80,000 bottles of mouthwash recalled nationwide due to label issue The recall is classified as Class III, the FDA’s lowest risk level, meaning it’s “not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”

Over 80,000 bottles of mouthwash recalled nationwide due to label issue

Costco recalls beignets sold in 23 states due to undeclared allergen “We are sorry for any inconvenience this recall may have caused,” Costco says.

Costco recalls beignets sold in 23 states including Illinois due to undeclared allergen

‘Sanford and Son’ star Grady Demond Wilson dies at 79, according to reports PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (WGN) — Grady Demond Wilson, an actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died at age 79, according to reports. According…

‘Sanford and Son’ star Grady Demond Wilson dies at 79, according to reports

Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 18: Brady Tkachuk and Mikaela Shiffrin talk Italy preps On this week’s Quest for Gold:-The USOPC announces 232 athletes are headed to Italy to represent Team USA.-We get an update on skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender’s bid to qualify.-Brady Tka…

On this week's edition of Quest for Gold, with one week until the Opening Ceremony, Brady Tkachuk and Mikaela Shiffrin talk about their preparations for Italy.

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Winter Storm Warning issued for Central and Southern Cook County. Stay with WGN Radio 720 and https://wgnradio.com/weather/ for updates.

City Club of Chicago: Gia Biagi, Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation January 28, 2026 City Club event description: Gia Biagi was appointed secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation by Gov. JB Pritzker on Dec. 10, 2024. Biagi brings to the agency decades…

City Club of Chicago: Gia Biagi, Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation

A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home.

A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

Chia seeds sold by Amazon, Whole Foods recalled over salmonella risk A “superfood” sold nationwide is under recall over the risk of salmonella contamination.

Chia seeds sold by Amazon, Whole Foods recalled over salmonella risk

Gerber issues nationwide recall: Things to know Major baby foods manufacturer Gerber has announced a nationwide recall over the possibility of two unintended ingredients.

Gerber issues nationwide recall: Things to know