David Roe
Veteran WBBM anchor David Roe has been with the station for over 20 years. In that time, he’s covered a wealth of stories, and brought you urgent information in times of crisis.
Prior to joining WBBM, David was a news anchor in Denver. Early in his career, he spent some time spinning records.
He lives in the Western Suburbs and has two teenage children.
His enthusiasms include motorcycling (short and long distances) and playing the piano, on which he still takes lessons.
Report: Tax, Fee Increases Under Consideration To Balance County Budget
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is apparently considering targeted tax and fee increases and cost cutting to close a $115 million deficit in next year’s county budget.
Report: Police Overtime Strategy To Fight Violence Could Cost City $14 Million
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy’s plan to cut gang violence and homicides could cost the city up to $14 million in overtime this summer.
U Of I Giving Raises To Faculty Members Despite Financial Woes
Despite growing financial problems, the University of Illinois is giving raises to faculty members.
Report: Wal-Mart Signs 20-Year Lease For New Bronzeville Development
Wal-Mart is making another foray into Chicago’s South Side – this time in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Quinn Says He Won’t Be Signing Latest Gambling Bill
Members of the Illinois General Assembly trying to make a deal with Gov. Pat Quinn over the latest gambling expansion bill have promised him they will pass an ethics ordinance this fall if he will just sign the bill.
Peoples Gas To Refund Customers Following Court Ruling
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a $2.3 million refund for Peoples Gas customers.
Free Rides On Mass Transit May End For Everyone
The free ride on mass transit in Illinois may soon be over for everyone.
CPS To Impose Maximum Allowable Property Tax Hike
The Chicago Public School System has not yet released its budget for the coming school year, but property taxpayers are already going to pay more.
Grandmother Gets Probation In Accidental Death Of 5-Month-Old Boy
Cook County prosecutors say nobody cared about a baby who was left home alone and accidentally died of suffocation.
McDonough Engineering Firm Sues IDOT After Overbilling Allegations
McDonough Associates Inc., an engineering firm that was banned from accepting any state contracts after it was accused of overcharges that cost taxpayers millions, has struck back.
Downstate Museum Honoring Sen. Paul Simon To Close
A Southern Illinois museum that honors the late Illinois U.S. Senator Paul Simon is closing at the end of the month.
Suspect In Cabbie’s Murder Backs Out Of Plea Deal
A suspect suddenly backed out of a plea deal Wednesday for attacking a cab driver who later died in Zion, claiming his religious beliefs exempt him from the law.
Scammers Swiping Cell Phones From Downtown Diners
A new cell phone theft scam is afoot around Chicago.
Unemployed Workers In Illinois Among Thousands Losing Compensation Checks
More than 200,000 unemployed workers in Illinois and seven other states are losing their unemployment compensation checks this week.
Drunk Driver Calls Police, Gets Arrested
A driver from south suburban Lynwood ended up getting himself arrested by calling Illinois State Police and telling them he was drunk, lost and out of gasoline.
Police Hope Internet Video Will Help Solve CTA Assault
Chicago Police are using video that has just recently surfaced on the Internet to try to solve an assault at a near north side CTA station.
Lake Shore Drive Construction Projects Begin Monday
The City of Chicago says construction will begin Monday on two Lake Shore Drive projects that will help avoid a repeat of what happened during last February’s blizzard.
Park District Holds Plant Sale To Raise Money For Garfield Park Conservatory
You can have the chance to buy some unusual plants very cheaply, and at the same time, help the Chicago Park District recover from the hail damage at the Garfield Park Conservatory this past summer.
Metra CEO To Riders: Blame Fare Hike On Previous Administration
In a letter to Metra riders, the agency’s CEO on Friday called proposed fare increases “jolting” but necessary due to rising costs, lower income and inaction by the previous Metra administration.
12-Year-Old Girl Shot In Little Village
A 12-year-old girl was shot last evening while in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood.
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