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BREAKING: NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has died, the organization confirms. He was 41 years old. He leaves behind a wife and two children. A cause of death has not been released. ⤵️ wgntv.com/news/nascars-k…

Rickea Jackson underwent an MRI that revealed a left torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), an injury she sustained in the May 17 game against Minnesota. Jackson will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season and undergo surgery to repair the injury. We’re with you every step of the way, Rickea 🩵

LATEST DETAILS: 1 killed, 2 injured in house explosion and subsequent fire Sunday night in far northwest suburban Wonder Lake, fire officials confirm. @EmmyReports is live at the scene. READ MORE: wgntv.com/news/northwest…

🚨 A deputy is hurt after being struck by a suspect who stole his squad car following an attempted ATM smash-and-grab. The store clerk tells @WGNNews he called 911 after masked crew walked in and began shaking the ATM. 🚨 Tap the link for the full story: wgntv.com/news/chicagocr…

The #WhiteSox have been putting on a show tonight. The Crosstown Classic always delivers. ⚾️ wgntv.com/sports/2026-cr…

Sam Sianis, owner of the iconic Billy Goat Tavern on lower Michigan Avenue, died Friday at the age of 91. @EmmyReports has more on his legacy. Read more: tinyurl.com/3e8s86kx

BREAKING: A member of the Chicago Fire Department died Thursday during a training exercise. Read more: tinyurl.com/4x3yxw45

This was a heartbreaking interview, after first reporting on this shooting on Saturday. My next story airs tonight at 9pm and 10pm on @WGNNews. wgntv.com/mchenry-county…

A massive cyber security attack is impacting thousands of universities across the country. Tonight on WGN News, @EmmyReports tells us how some of Illinois's biggest universities have been navigating all of this.

The Chicago Police Department is eternally grateful for the unwavering support we have received from our city, community members and law enforcement partners throughout this heartbreaking time as we laid our fallen hero to rest. Police Officer John G. Bartholomew #12963 End of Watch: April 25, 2026 #NeverForget

Renee Bartholomew, wife of fallen officer John Bartholomew, and their family were presented with a folded flag during the funeral service. @WGNNews

"John comes from great stock. I see it in his family" - Supt. Larry Snelling with @Chicago_Police delivering words of encouragement to the crowd at the funeral for Officer John Bartholomew. We are carrying the service LIVE on @WGNNews plaforms right now. wgntv.com/news/chicago-n…

Golden Tempo wins for trainer Cheri DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

ICYMI: Residents in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood claim a robbery suspect was hiding under someone's stairs for at least 30 minutes. The robbery is said to be connected to the shooting of two police officers last Saturday. Details on @WGNNews: wgntv.com/news/chicagocr…

RIGHT NOW: 22 people arrested—including the owners of Gino’s Steakhouse and Paragon Restaurant—following a years-long investigation into alleged illegal activity occurring at the two Northwest Indiana businesses. We have the latest on @WGNNews at 9 & 10pm. wgntv.com/northwest-indi…

@BpopeTV I'm still praying for you!

ICYMI: ​How many of you remember riding the "vintage" elevator at Beidelman Furniture as a kid? ​After over a century and a half in downtown Naperville, the family-owned business is officially closing down. @WGNNews @WGNMorningNews 📺 wgntv.com/news/napervill…

Police Officer John G. Bartholomew #12963 End of Watch: April 25, 2026 Officer Bartholomew dedicated his life to protecting his fellow Chicagoans. Above all, he was a beloved father, husband, son and brother. We promise to ensure his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

I am so glad @weijia and her family are okay. The same goes for everyone at last night's event.