Andy Koval

Chicago

Web Producer at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

Most likely to be found at a concert. Digital reporter @WGNNews, got started @93XRT

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Melodie Gliniewicz paid $1M for police benefits after husband staged death

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Andy Koval

Posted: Apr 15, 2025 / 11:21 AM CDT Updated: Apr 15, 2025 / 02:28 PM CDT FOX LAKE, Ill. — Melodie Gliniewicz, the widow of disgraced lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz, was paid nearly $1 million from the Village of Fox Lake to settle a survivor benefits case. The Village of Fox Lake announced late last week that they have agreed to a joint settlement with the Fox Lake Police Pension Board.
Riot Fest secures multi-year deal with Douglass Park; lineup coming soon

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Andy Koval

CHICAGO — Riot Fest announced that they have secured a multi-year deal to stay in Douglass Park. In a press release, Riot Fest said they will remain in Douglass Park through 2027 with an option to extend through 2029. The updated agreement will triple the park’s infrastructure funding, according to Riot Fest. The Chicago Park District will increase its 10% contribution from Riot Fest revenue to 20%, which will be allocated for capital improvements.
Cubs place Justin Steele on 15-day IL

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Andy Koval

CHICAGO — The Cubs placed starter Justin Steele on the 15-day IL Wednesday with left elbow tendinitis. Steele was dominate Monday night in one of the coldest games ever at Wrigley Field with seven shutout innings. According to MLB.com, he felt an issue during his recovery work Tuesday and the Cubs decided to place him on the IL with left elbow tendinitis. An MRI is scheduled for Thursday. Steele was put on the IL with the same injury at the end of the year for three weeks.
Man holding baby fatally shot by police after hostage situation

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Emmy Victor |Gabriel Castillo |Andy Koval

GARY, Ind. ( WGN) - A man was fatally shot by police on Tuesday night after he barricaded himself inside a northwest Indiana home with his 1-year-old child.
Riot Fest secures multi-year deal with Douglass Park; lineup coming soon

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andy Koval

Andy KovalThu, April 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM UTC2 min readCHICAGO — Riot Fest announced that they have secured a multi-year deal to stay in Douglass Park. In a press release, Riot Fest said they will remain in Douglass Park through 2027 with an option to extend through 2029. The updated agreement will triple the park’s infrastructure funding, according to Riot Fest.
Man holding baby shot, killed by Gary police during hostage situation

2 weeks ago | fox59.com | Emmy Victor |Andy Koval

GARY, Ind. - A man holding a 1-year-old baby was shot and killed by Gary police early Wednesday morning, according to authorities. The Lake County Sheriff's Department responded to assist Gary police at around 9 p.m. Tuesday on the report of an armed hostage situation in the 2200 block of Carolina. An armed man, 38, inside the apartment had held two people hostage, a 35-year-old male relative and a 1-year-old boy, according to police.
Authorities: Man holding baby shot, killed by Gary police during hostage situation

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Emmy Victor |Andy Koval

GARY, Ind. (WGN) — A man holding a 1-year-old baby was shot and killed by Gary police early Wednesday morning, according to authorities. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist Gary police at around 9 p.m. Tuesday on the report of an armed hostage situation in the 2200 block of Carolina. An armed man, 38, inside the apartment had held two people hostage, a 35-year-old male relative and a 1-year-old boy, according to police.
‘Significant’ gas leak reported in Crystal Lake

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Andy Koval

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Crews are working on a “significant” gas leak in Crystal Lake Wednesday morning. The gas leak is at Water’s Edge, an apartment complex off Route 14 just north of Three Oaks Recreation Area, according to the fire department. Crystal Lake police said a construction crew possibly struck a gas main in a construction area and there was a “significant” leak.”Authorities are at the scene and reported no injuries or fires.
Cook County guaranteed income program moving to next step after pilot

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Andy Koval

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Cook County is moving to the next phase of its guaranteed income program after the pilot launched in 2022. The program leveraged $42,000,000 in federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act. The final payments were distributed in January. With no strings attached, it provided monthly payments of $500 to 3,250 households. The following are results per GiveDirectly, the program administrator.
Cook County guaranteed income program moving to next step after pilot

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andy Koval

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Cook County is moving to the next phase of its guaranteed income program after the pilot launched in 2022. The program leveraged $42,000,000 in federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act. The final payments were distributed in January. With no strings attached, it provided monthly payments of $500 to 3,250 households. The following are results per GiveDirectly, the program administrator.