John Cody
John Cody is a veteran reporter for Newsradio 780.
North Suburban Teacher Resigns In Emotional Youtube Video
A north suburban teacher gives new meaning to the term “burning your bridges behind you,” as she resigns on a YouTube video decrying a shift towards “Teaching to the Test.”
Congressman Quigley’s Bill Would Require New Federal Buildings To Be Bird Friendly
Chicago Congressman Michael Quigley hopes to prevent millions of bird deaths annually with legislation he’s just introduced in Washington, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Housing Coalition Criticizes Emanuel Plan As Giveaway To Private Developers
A Chicago housing coalition says private developers, not tenants, will be the big winners in Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s new “Plan Forward” CHA initiative, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Restaurant Association Opposes Dropping Legal Blood Alcohol Limit
The American Beverage Institute warns dropping the legal blood alcohol limit to .05 will backfire by devastating the restaurant industry, actually reducing public safety, and do nothing to attack the core of the drunk driving problem.
Overnight Frost Causes Damage To Chicago Gardens
Tomatoes by the thousands bit the compost overnight due to a combination of impatience and cold weather. WBBM’s John Cody has more.
Mail Carriers Collecting Food Saturday For The Stamp Out Hunger Drive
Letter carriers are hoping to collect a million pounds of food just from the Chicago area during the Stamp Out Hunger Drive being held at your mailbox on Saturday.
Model Airplane Flyers To Offer Alternative To Cancelled Rockford Airfest
A model airplane club has stepped up to the plate to fill the breech left by the cancellation of the Rockford Airfest, after the Blue Angels halted their air show performances due to federal budget cuts.
Citywide Competition Held For Young Entrepreneurs
A panel of eight judges presided over the financial future of nine teams in the citywide business plan competition –where teenage entrepreneurs explain why they should win the attention and cash of venture capitalists, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Lincoln Park Zoo Researcher Studies Link Between Chimp Status And Learning
A researcher is finding creativity comes from the bottom up when it comes to chimps: at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Vernon Hills Dog Nominated For Hero Dog Of The Year Award
A Vietnam-era vet with PTSD producing several panic attacks daily says life changed when gander showed up with a zen-like beard and empathy to spare.
Federal Court Forces Old Post Office To Turn On Fans To Clean Union Station Air
Commuters should notice some improvement in air quality as they board Metra and Amtrak trains at Union Station.
DuSable High School Honored With Landmark Plaque
A Chicago home to royalty in the arts, and a mayor of Chicago, has been honored as the city’s most historic site for African-Americans, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
DeLeshe Wins Final Stickney Village Trustee Seat On Coin Flip
Cook County Clerk David Orr flipped the coin at his downtown Chicago office, to decide the race between Lea Torres and David DeLeshe, who’d tied for third place with 573 votes in the Stickney village trustee race.
Trio Sentenced For Ponzi Scheme Hatched In Prison
Three con men who met behind bars were headed back to prison for a $3.5 million Ponzi scheme involving comic books, movies and collectibles.
Conservative Watch Dog: Pensions Could Bankrupt Illinois By 2015
A conservative watch dog group is warning of dark days ahead for the entire state unless Illinois mends it’s financial ways, and soon
Recent Flooding Could Lead To Increase In Mosquitoes
You may have to start scratching in a month or so, but you don’t have to start worrying, as recent heavy rains and floods encourage the growth of flood water mosquitoes, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Conservative Group Sues Sheriff Dart Over Immigration
A conservative watch dog group has sued Sheriff Tom Dart for following Cook County laws on the release of immigrants from custody.
Jury Selection Underway In Trial Of Former Crestwood Water Official
Underway at this hour, jury selection in the case of contaminated water in far south suburban Crestwood, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Chicagoan Coached Boxer Who Faced Boston Bombing Suspect
A Chicago attorney coached a boxer who faced one of the two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings four years ago.
Chicago Area Therapy Dogs Arrive In Boston
Five friendly retrievers are now in Boston trying to help ease the pain inflicted by the Marathon Bombing.
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