The veteran Democratic congressman joined WGN Evening News to talk about a variety of topics, including the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 capitol attack, the capture of Nicolas Maduro and more.

Up to three lanes of Interstate 5 will close nightly starting Jan. 5 as contractor crews complete bridge work in Fife, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced. The construction ...

CHICAGO — Saturday’s PAWS Pet of the Week is Damen, a two-year-old male pup who loves to play. Damen is not a big fan of busy streets and loud noises, so he is looking for a calm home where he can ...

WGN-TV Meteorologist Mike Janssen joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about videos of recipes he makes for the Bears games every weekend, including this weekend’s Soul Rolls recipe. He also ...

CHICAGO — Toy designer and author Cas Holman has spent her career exploring how play shapes the way we learn and connect, not just as kids, but throughout our lives. Holman explores that idea even ...

From The International Cat Association, Steve talks with the President Vicki Jo Harrison about the Great American Cat Show, January 2 to 4 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. She talks about the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS’ comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the ...

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/03/26: Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ joins the program to talk about mothballs. Janelle also ...

(NEXSTAR) – The flu virus is already hitting hard this season as a new variant spreads rapidly, but it’s not too late to protect yourself, experts say. Much of the concern this flu season is coming ...

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some of the most memorable dishes and drinks of 2025, including the New Moon Burger from Funeral Potatoes ...

Ald. Scott Waguespack offers up some resolutions for Chicago and its mayor in his discussion with Steve Dale (in for Bob Sirott). The 32nd Ward alderman also talks about his want for better a working ...

(NEXSTAR) – Despite a still-challenging housing market in 2025, people were still on the move last year, the latest report from U-Haul suggests. As it does every year, the truck rental and storage ...