Mike Krauser
Lombard Woman Praised For Saving Ducklings
Ginger Frey didn’t just save some ducklings that were stuck in a sewer grate. She was at it for four days, refusing to give up.
Local Storm Chaser Describes ‘Sickening, Deafening Roar’ Of Oklahoma Tornado
A south suburban man whose hobby is chasing storms was in Moore, Okla., on Monday when a massive tornado devastated the town, killing at least 24 people.
Fundraiser To Help Pay For New Aurora Police Canine Unit
The Aurora Police Department has begun rebuilding its canine unit, after disbanding it a couple years ago, and officials are getting some help to pay for dog food and other supplies.
Funeral Held For Abandoned Baby Found In Cooler
Chicago Ridge police officers carried the tiny casket holding the body of “Jeremiah Michael” was carried in a slow procession into Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church.
Baby Goats Abandoned Across Street From Suburban Farm
The manager of a farm in southwest suburban Lockport said it’s a good thing someone heard the cries of baby goats that were abandoned across the street. Otherwise, “they would have been coyote bait.”
Kids Get Sneak Preview Of New Stingray Exhibit At Shedd Aquarium
A group of students from the south suburbs were among the first to try out the Shedd Aquarium’s first outdoor exhibit on Tuesday, getting the chance to literally reach out and touch a school of stingrays swimming in a pool outside the aquarium.
Homeless Moms Seek Sense Of Normalcy Ahead Of Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, WBBM Newsradio’s Mike Krauser set out to learn what the day means to some moms living in somewhat unusual circumstances.
Mayor Seeks Bigger Fines For Cyclists Who Break Traffic Laws, ‘Dooring’
Cyclists who violate traffic laws or motorists who open their doors in front of people on bikes would face steeper fines under a measure Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced to the City Council on Wednesday.
Want To Know What Cook County Jail Is Like? Check Yelp
People turn to the website Yelp for reviews of restaurants, bars, hotels, and other businesses; it turns out you also can check out reviews of jails and prisons.
O’Hare To Get 25 Goats To Help With Landscaping
The city of Chicago is set to employ a herd of goats to clear vegetation at O’Hare International Airport.
Skokie Police Warn About New Debit Card Scam
A woman staying at the Double Tree Hotel got a call late at night from a man claiming he was the front desk clerk, asking for her debit card information to verify her account at the hotel.
City Keeps Ticketing Scooter, Despite Parking Legally
A woman from the Lakeview neighborhood has about had it with the parking meter attendants who keep leaving $75 tickets on her legally parked scooter.
Charges Dismissed Against Man Accused Of Forging Divorce Document
A Northlake man accused of forging a divorce document to get his church’s blessing to remarry has been cleared of criminal charges, after his attorney successfully argued the prosecution was a violation of the separation of church and state.
Opponents, Supporters Of Same-Sex Marriage Stage Competing Rallies
Opponents of same-sex marriage were targeting Chicago’s Latino community on Saturday with a march and protest, where they also faced off with gay rights activists staging a counter protest.
Students Plant Trees At School For Arbor Day
For Arbor Day, the city of Chicago has embarked on a tree-planting frenzy.
Flood Relief Workers: ‘Hopefully Our Presence Really Helps People’
Disasters like this week’s flooding bring out armies of volunteers to help those in need in the affected areas, doing what they can to bring a measure of comfort to the victims in a time of crisis.
Flooding Recedes In Waterlogged Albany Park Neighborhood
Friday morning, the cleanup began for residents of the Northwest Side neighborhood on the banks of the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Permits Or Not, Plumbers Working Overtime In Wake Of Flooding
Some enterprising plumbers have been making a lot of money from the flooding on the North Side, where they’ve been side-stepping the law to help people out.
Group Of Illinois Doctors Backs Medical Marijuana Legislation
Illinois lawmakers could vote on legislation to legalize medical marijuana this week, and a group of 250 doctors has urged them to support the measure.
State Touts Record $184M In Film Industry Spending In 2012
State officials said Friday the television and film industry spent a record amount of money in Illinois last year, creating more than 2,200 jobs.
Most Popular News
- Two Shot Near Roosevelt CTA StationAround 11:10 a.m., a 57-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were shot in the 1100 block of South State Street.247
- Store Owner Kidnapped In Pilsen, SUV StolenPolice said the 78-year-old man was closing the store in the 1100 block of West 18th Street when a group of men threw a pillowcase over his head, hit him in the face, and forced him into his own SUV.248
- Man Found Shot To Death In Zion Supermarket Parking LotThe man found shot to death in a parking in north suburban Zion on Thursday afternoon has been identified as a Waukegan resident.152
- School Warns Parents Of Kidnapping Attempt On PlaygroundA man tried to abduct a 4th grader from the playground at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School at 3730 N Oakley Ave on Wednesday.150
- Senate Passes Ban On Handheld Cell Phones While DrivingThe proposal says drivers must use hands-free devices or speakerphone features.127
- Three Stabbed On Northwest SideThree teenagers were stabbed in the Belmont Cragin area Thursday night on the Northwest Side.142
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