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It’s a new era at Northwestern University as Ryan Field makes it debut Friday night when the Wildcats take on Penn State. Read more: tinyurl.com/534tkkaf

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 35m

WGN’s Ben Bradley thinks the meeting means a lot. It’s a bit of a Hail Mary to keep the Bears in Illinois. The mayor of Hammond, Indiana, sees it that way, too. Read more: tinyurl.com/4uy4nnup

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 1h

A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting Friday afternoon on the city’s North Side, according to Chicago police. Read more: tinyurl.com/5hcdj6c8

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 19h

Excitement is brewing in Bridgeport as White Sox fans look forward to the starting of the American League Division Series. Read more: tinyurl.com/54ueeh2v

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 20h

In a traditional mastectomy, most patients lose almost all of the sensation in the skin because the nerves—along with veins and arteries—that feed the breast area are cut during tissue removal. Medical Watch: wgntv.com/news/medical-watch/preser…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 20h

Traditional Mexican pastries are finding new popularity. There are hundreds of varieties of pan dulce and the technique to make them requires some unique skills that continue to evolve. WGN-TV's Dan Ponce shows us how: tinyurl.com/2np3r8m4

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 21h

Last year, we first reported how a barbecue joint owner was injured in a brawl with the mayor of south suburban Park Forest. Now, the fight has moved from the street to the courtroom. Details: tinyurl.com/pza35j6t

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 21h

Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses high-stakes battle with council opposition, billionaire political donor The Point: wgntv.com/news/politics/wgn-the-poi…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 22h

If you live in Little Village, there’s a good chance you’ll see Randy Campbell behind the wheel of the Chicago Fire Department’s Ambulance 67, and depending on which month you flip to, you’ll also see his picture hanging on a few walls around Chicago. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc2f6x34

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 23h

Some young White Sox fans will be getting the chance to see the team in the playoffs at Rate Field next week, and it all started with a friendly wager with a very well funded fan of the Houston Astros. Read more: tinyurl.com/2ne2ej7p

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

In 30 days, women will no longer be giving birth at Roseland Community Hospital, and the head of the OB/GYN department is devastated for her coworkers and patients. Read more: tinyurl.com/yrdkvjfs

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

Judge April Perry said in court that mistakes the US Attorney's Office made in the ‘Broadview Six’ case had real effects on how she handled it. Now, she's trying to determine whether the inaccuracies were intentional and rise to the level of criminal contempt. More: tinyurl.com/54jvradk

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is alive and receiving treatment after she was given two lethal injection doses during a failed execution Wednesday night. More: wgntv.com/news/national/christa-pik…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

The federal case against a former Olympian accused by the Trump administration of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is officially dead after a Washington, D.C., judge ruled Thursday that the DOJ cannot charge him again. More: tinyurl.com/33raj7ef

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

WGN is looking for a Remarkable Woman! One woman will get profiled on #WGNNews, get a trip to Nashville to meet other amazing women & her charity of choice will receive a $1000 check. Nominate someone today! (wgntv.com/news/remarkable-women/nom…)

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

The mural at the southwest corner greets visitors with several Evanston landmarks in the university’s color scheme. More: wgntv.com/evanston/northwestern-uni…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

The Chicago Cubs season has come to an end after a 4-1 loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. Game recap: tinyurl.com/2s2w78j2

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

Scattered morning showers will increase in coverage and intensity by late morning and continue into the afternoon when rain chances peak at nearly 100%. | WGN Weather (wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-t… ) #ILwx #INwx

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

A homeless shelter on Chicago's North Side is taking a new approach to the problem, treating residents as victims of trauma. Here's how the shelter has already led to success for one young man: tinyurl.com/4pydcjme

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

An anti-aging drug appears to have the power to halt the mind-robbing disease. University of Missouri doctors say it shows improved blood flow to the brain. Medical Watch: wgntv.com/news/medical-watch/a-new-…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

Fallen Chicago police Ofc. John Bartholomew had is name added on the Memorial Wall at Gold Star Families Memorial Park Wednesday evening. A candlelight vigil then followed, honoring the now 608 officers killed in the line of duty. More: tinyurl.com/84j88ev8

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

First responders in Chicago rescued and revived a dog from a house fire in Englewood overnight using a specially made oxygen mask for pets. Details: wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

Las Vegas Motor Speedway will celebrate the late Kyle Busch's career and connection to his home track during the 2026 Fall NASCAR Chase Weekend. More: wgntv.com/news/las-vegas-motor-spee…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

#UPDATE: Of the 11 people accused of misconduct, three were formally arraigned on Wednesday because they had a lawyer present, while the others were given a 30-day notice. Details: wgntv.com/news/south-suburbs/11-for…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

Sendhil Revuluri, the former vice president of the Chicago Board of Education, says he’s suspending his campaign for board president, leaving three candidates in the race. His reasoning and more on The Point: tinyurl.com/5f84cevu

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

For some Chicago Bears fans, the highlight of Monday night’s big win over the Philadelphia Eagles actually happened in the Soldier Field stands. Here's the story behind the couple caught kissing dressed as Mike Ditka and Ben Johnson on Monday Night Football: tinyurl.com/ydxw4xbx

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

SOX WIN! White Sox fans, your team is moving on to the American League Division Series following a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series! Latest on the White Sox: wgntv.com/sports/white...

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

A woman is claiming she was a victim of sexual abuse at a suburban megachurch decades ago, and she has since filed a lawsuit arguing church leadership knew about the allegation and did not do anything to stop it. Read more: tinyurl.com/5ck65ezm

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

#UPDATE: The U.S. Supreme Court says Tennessee may proceed with the execution of Christa Gail Pike, overturning a last-minute stay issued earlier by an appeals court. More: wgntv.com/news/national/ap-us-news/…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

A man and a woman were injured after being shot on a CTA bus Wednesday afternoon on the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police. Details: tinyurl.com/ye26rxme

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 01/10/2026

President Trump’s tariffs are back in court again and just like before, a Chicagoland company is taking the lead in challenging them. Read more: tinyurl.com/y475y8c9

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

After an announcement on Wednesday, the holiday suspends both the state’s gas excise tax and the gas usage tax, saving residents around 60 cents per gallon at the pump. More: wgntv.com/news/indiana/braun-issues…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

The show, which is set to begin streaming on Oct. 1, will be available on Roku, Prime Video, Sony PlayStation and VIZIO. More: wgntv.com/mchenry-county/mchenry-co…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

#UPDATE: Police in New York City have arrested a 72-year-old man in connection with the hit-and-run death of Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn. More: wgntv.com/news/the-weekender/72-yea…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

Fall is officially here, with winter just on the horizon. No matter the weather where you are, you may have already noticed one of fall's trademarks: shorter days. Details: wgntv.com/weather/weather-blog/we-l…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

An 86-year-old man has died after he became Shelby County’s first known human case of West Nile Virus in 2026. Read more: tinyurl.com/3hjmner2

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport seized a shipment of 200 counterfeit Cartier watches from Hong Kong valued at nearly $28 million, the agency announced. More: wgntv.com/news/fake-cartier-watches…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

The Trump administration has refused to spend billions of dollars that Congress appropriated for health programs, putting those programs at risk of expiring on Wednesday, when the fiscal year ends. More: wgntv.com/health/unspent-healthcare…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

By and large, Wednesday is shaping up to be a washout. (wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-w… ) #ILwx #INwx

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

Crews imploded the historic Chester Bridge connecting Perryville, Missouri, and Chester, Illinois, on Monday morning following its replacement by the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge. Read more: wgntv.com/news/illinois/watch-illin…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and one young patient is inspiring others with his ability to smile when he races past some of life's toughest challenges. Read more: tinyurl.com/286x748c

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

A recent study found a new use for an old medicine: aspirin was associated with a 70% lower risk of memory loss among certain older people. Medical Watch: wgntv.com/news/medical-watch/new-st…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

A town hall meeting in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood gave residents a chance to weigh in on how new restrictions on e-bikes and similar devices could affect the city’s lakefront trails and park paths. More: wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/north-s…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

BREAKING: Two people were hospitalized after a small plane crashed Tuesday evening in Bolingbrook. Details: tinyurl.com/tdtnzhpy

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

With five weeks left before Election Day, the race for president of the Chicago School Board is heating up. Candidate Victor Henderson joined The Point, urging a rival to drop out over her alleged actions during CPS's search for a new CEO. More: tinyurl.com/mphadjyu

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

Indiana’s General Assembly held its first hearing Tuesday to review NIPSCO’s response to the Aug. 11 storms, which caused the largest power outage in the utility company’s history. Read more: wgntv.com/northwest-indiana/nipsco-…

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

"I had to decide whether we were going to eat or whether my son was going to get his heart medication that he takes monthly. I do have a disabled child, and just knowing that I had to do that, with everything going on, it's definitely scary." More: tinyurl.com/mrydn9ce

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

SOX WIN! Sam Antonacci had two RBIs and Colson Montgomery homered en route to a 6-3 White Sox win over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series! Latest on the White Sox: wgntv.com/sports/white-sox

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

Residents of a Maywood housing complex are sounding the alarm after what they describe as a bed bug outbreak at the facility. Details: tinyurl.com/4m9h8c6u

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 30/09/2026

A Chicago police officer is now facing felony battery charges after allegedly punching a 17-year-old girl in a video that has since gone viral. Details: wgntv.com/news/chicago-police-serge…

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