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Future of softball in doubt

‘Swan-derful’ rescue keeps morning commute from turning “fowl”

Monday’s morning rush hour in Highland Park featured a couple of unexpected, feathered commuters. Two swans sauntered out of their private subdivision pond and right into a southbound lane of Route 41 near Park Avenue, bringing traffic to a slow glide.

Difference Maker: Code Your Dreams provides free technology education to students

This week, WBBM's Carolina Garibay highlights local nonprofit Code Your Dreams, which provides free and stipend-based programs to students of all ages, from kindergarteners in schools, to adults in correctional facilities

Made in Chicago Sheekar Delights

This week’s Made in Chicago brings us new flavors of an ancient treat. WBBM’s Nancy Harty reports.

Report: credit scores outweigh disaster risk in Illinois home insurance rates

Illinois homeowners with low credit scores are paying significantly more for insurance than those with higher scores, even when they live in areas with little risk of natural disasters, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America and the Climate and Community Institute.

CDOT to close lanes downtown as crews construct new State and Lake CTA station

Some streets downtown will be closed starting next week as the Chicago Transit Authority works on a new train station.

Gary firefighters spend 18 hours battling massive pallet company blaze

Firefighters in Gary spent more than 18 hours Sunday battling a massive blaze at a pallet company that later reignited, damaging an adjacent property, officials said.

Two killed, seven wounded in three overnight Austin shootings possibly tied to same party

A massive street party in South Austin may have been the backdrop for three separate shootings early Sunday that left two people dead and seven others injured, though Chicago police have not publicly confirmed the incidents are connected.

Wind Phone installed in Michigan City

A crash in downstate Illinois is another violation of the 'Move Over Law'

On Friday in Saline County, a woman crashed into an Illinois State Police squad car that was parked with its emergency lights on at the site of a crash. State Police say it's the eighth violation this year of "Scott's Law" which requires drivers to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated.

Family Takes Water Bill Woes to Chicago City Hall

82-year-old Diane Carli's vacant home in the Back of the Yards Neighborhood racked up a more than $233,000 water bill.

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Chicago Alders Prepare to Giveaway Free Book Bags

The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Book Bag Distribution aims to help students and families cope with the rising cost of school supplies.

A church has a 'house' issue in St. Charles

The Baker Memorial United Methodist Church wants to tear down a house it owns to build a parking lot. That's according to CRAIN'S which reports on Monday, the Saint Charles City Council voted that the Judge Barry House, built in 1841, cannot be torn down.

Father and Son Brave the Seas and Make History

Vermont father and son visit all 65 tripoints in the U.S., sail into Chicago's Diversey Harbor

Robbins Youth Football Program Targeted By Thieves

A youth football program in the south suburbs will begin the upcoming season without thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

Grocery Prices Have Americans Stressed Out

A new poll confirms Americans are stressed about grocery prices. The Associated Press-NORC Center poll of more than 14-hundred adults found about half consider the cost of groceries a "major" source of stress.

New home groundbreaking in Roseland

Cubs will honor late Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg at Wrigley Field

The Cubs are back at Wrigley Field for the first time since the death of legendary second baseman Ryne Sandberg.

Governor Pritzker signs bill for mandatory health screening for school students

New state law will expand mental health screenings for students beginning in the 2027-2028 school year

Chicago business creates garments for the Pope, who is a longtime customer

House of Hansen on Chicago's Northwest Side creates vestment for Pope Leo

Longtime Chicago Business Puts Clothes on the Pope's Back

House of Hansen on Chicago's Northwest Side makes ceremonial garments for the Pope, a longtime customer

BBB: Your homework to avoid back-to-school scams

There’s a major lesson to be learned for back-to-school shopping: do your homework. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau’s “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM has a study guide for you.

New Lenox dedicates street to Pope Leo

Camp Dream. Speak. Live. : Difference Maker

It's a one of kind camp in Chicago that gives confidence and acceptance to kids with a stutter. WBBM's Lisa Fielding has today's Difference Maker.

Brave Space Alliance hosts first 5k to raise money for Chicago trans community

Cubs fans pay tribute to Ryne Sandberg

Cubs fans are gathering at Wrigley Field to share memories and pay respects to Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday at the age of 65.

Wrongful conviction lawsuit

A local sports network will have a new home in a few months

The Cubs' Marquee Sports Network will move from Comcast's Popular tier to its Ultimate tier on October 1st, a few days after the baseball regular season ends. Customers who switch to the Ultimate tier will have to pay $20 more per month.

How much is that unit in the window? How to keep cool at home

Another day of excessive heat and humidity means your air conditioning is working really hard. An expert tells us that’s how it should be. HVAC manager at Abt Electronics Dan Raysby says they're essentially large dehumidifiers, and to be productive they should run continuously on hot days.