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Listen or watch on-demand: Donald J. Trump takes the Oath of Office as the 47th President of the United States and deliv...
01/20/2025

Listen or watch on-demand: Donald J. Trump takes the Oath of Office as the 47th President of the United States and delivers his Inaugural Address. Also, the impromptu a ca****la performance of “America the Beautiful” by Carrie Underwood after apparent issues with the sound system prevented musical accompaniment.

Donald J. Trump takes the Oath of Office as the 47th President of the United States and delivers his Inaugural Address. Also, the impromptu a ca****la performance of “America the Beautiful& #8…

City Club of Chicago: RTA - Regional Transportation Authority - Illinois Chairman Kirk Dillard
01/16/2025

City Club of Chicago: RTA - Regional Transportation Authority - Illinois Chairman Kirk Dillard

January 15, 2025 Kirk Dillard – Chairman – Regional Transportation Authority City Club event description: Join Kirk Dillard, Chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), as …

City Club of Chicago: Reimagining Downtown Chicago
01/15/2025

City Club of Chicago: Reimagining Downtown Chicago

January 14, 2024 City Club event description: Join the members of “Team Culture,” a group of civic, business, and community leaders, as they present a plan to reimagine Chicago by harnessing the po…

A Tale of Two City Budgets: Chicago City Council and budget proposals from Mayors Emanuel and Johnson
01/06/2025

A Tale of Two City Budgets: Chicago City Council and budget proposals from Mayors Emanuel and Johnson

Mayor Brandon Johnson was finally able to pass his 2024 budget through the Chicago City Council, but not with his proposed property tax increases. The council flatly rejected Johnson’s propo…

President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. We're remembering the 39th President of the United States by recalling some ...
12/29/2024

President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. We're remembering the 39th President of the United States by recalling some of the times he visited with us on WGN Radio.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at age 100. WGN Radio was honored by numerous on-air visits. Below are some of those conversations: Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg…

Multiple people injured after Wisconsin school shooting: police
12/16/2024

Multiple people injured after Wisconsin school shooting: police

Authorities in southern Wisconsin say that multiple people were injured after a shooting incident at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.

‘Fast Track Recall‘ announced for 45,000 decorative tree light controllers sold nationwide at popular retailers, like Wa...
12/15/2024

‘Fast Track Recall‘ announced for 45,000 decorative tree light controllers sold nationwide at popular retailers, like Walmart, Target, and Cracker Barrel stores.

It’s less than two weeks before Christmas and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a ‘Fast Track Recall’ on about 45,000 decorative tree light controllers sol…

Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs. Here's what's affected
12/12/2024

Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs. Here's what's affected

Stanley has issued a significant recall involving more than 2 million mugs.

Blackhawks fire Luke Richardson
12/05/2024

Blackhawks fire Luke Richardson

The Chicago Blackhawks have released the following statement: BLACKHAWKS ANNOUNCE HEAD COACHING CHANGE Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson announced today that the team has relieved Lu…

City Club of Chicago: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Chicago Mayor's Office
12/03/2024

City Club of Chicago: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Chicago Mayor's Office

December 3, 2024 Mayor Brandon Johnson – City of Chicago City Club event description: Mayor Brandon JohnsonBrandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago on May 15, 202…

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
12/02/2024

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises n…

Chicago Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus
11/29/2024

Chicago Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus

The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus following a six-game losing streak, with offensive coordinator Thomas Brown serving as interim coach.

Donald Trump elected 47th President of the United States according to Decision Desk HQ projection on NewsNation.
11/06/2024

Donald Trump elected 47th President of the United States according to Decision Desk HQ projection on NewsNation.

Former Pres. Donald Trump is the winner in Pennsylvania, earning the swing state’s coveted 19 electoral votes, and giving him an Electoral College victory, according to Decision Desk HQ on Ne…

Trump's campaign says candidate is safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity in Florida
09/15/2024

Trump's campaign says candidate is safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity in Florida

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign says he is safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida. The campaign did not immediately provide any additional det…

City Club of Chicago: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago President Kari K. Steele
09/13/2024

City Club of Chicago: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago President Kari K. Steele

September 12, 2024 Kari K. Steele – President – Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago City Club event description: Kari K. SteeleKari K. Steele was elected November…

City Club of Chicago: Crime, Guns & Solutions: What Are We Doing to Stop the Flow of Illegal Guns in Illinois? Moderated...
09/12/2024

City Club of Chicago: Crime, Guns & Solutions: What Are We Doing to Stop the Flow of Illegal Guns in Illinois? Moderated by Brandis Friedman, with Christopher Amon, Brendan Kelly and Kim Smith

September 11, 2024 Crime, Guns & Solutions: What Are We Doing to Stop the Flow of Illegal Guns in Illinois?Moderated by WTTW’s Chicago Tonight Host Brandis FriedmanChristopher Amon & #8211…

City Club of Chicago: Dr. Mark C. Reed, President, Loyola University Chicago in conversation with Omar Brown, Senior Vic...
09/11/2024

City Club of Chicago: Dr. Mark C. Reed, President, Loyola University Chicago in conversation with Omar Brown, Senior Vice President, Community and Impact, Big Ten Conference

September 10, 2024 Dr. Mark C. Reed, President, Loyola University Chicago in conversation with Omar Brown, Senior Vice President, Community and Impact, The Big Ten Conference City Club event descri…

James Earl Jones, actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies
09/09/2024

James Earl Jones, actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies

James Earl Jones, well-known for his roles in “Field of Dreams” and “Sandlot,” has died, according to reports.

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