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  • 3 days ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores

    CHICAGO (WGN) — A driver on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive was shot midday Tuesday near the Playpen in an apparent road rage dispute. The victim, a 32-year-old man, told authorities he was southbound near the 700 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive around 11:30 a.m. and had a conflict with the driver of a black Jaguar SUV. The male driver of the SUV pulled alongside the victim and opened fire, hitting the victim in the elbow, police said.

  • 5 days ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores |Ashlyn Wright

    CHICAGO — Pride Month in Chicago kicked off Sunday with a brunch hosted by Equality Illinois. The event celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and advocated for equality. “At a very critical moment in our world’s history, it’s good to know that the fight for justice, the fight for our humanity, still lives on in the soul of this city,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

  • 1 week ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores |Gabriel Castillo

    CHICAGO — A private resort in the northwest suburbs could be the perfect getaway for those looking for a break from city life. Bunker Hill Farms, located in Woodstock, is a private luxury resort that offers guests 450 acres of lakes, prairies, gardens and wildlife. Play VideoWeekend Break: Bunker Hill Farms - WGN News at 8PlaySeek to live, currently behind liveLIVEFullscreenNo compatible source was found for this media. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.

  • 1 week ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores |Ashlyn Wright

    CHICAGO (WGN) — A wreath laying procession and taps played on a trumpet were part of the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in South Chicago. The annual event, held at 91st Street and Brandon Avenue, brings the veteran community and neighborhood together. It began with a ceremony wrapped around the intention of raising funds for a beloved mural honoring 12 Mexican American veterans who were killed in the Vietnam war.

  • 2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores

    Posted: May 22, 2025 / 06:36 PM CDT Updated: May 22, 2025 / 06:36 PM CDT CHICAGO (WGN) — With the passing of President Donald Trump’s major budget bill, which includes an estimated $300 million cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as “SNAP,” local food pantries told WGN News that they are bracing for the impact.

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Christine Flores
Christine Flores @CFlores_tv
9 May 25

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8 May 25

RT @Josh_Frydman: #WhiteSox statement to WGN on Pope Leo XIV’s Sox Side allegiance. They have a Sox jersey on its way to the Vatican! @WGNN…

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5 May 25

RT @WGNMorningNews: COPA confirms response to another officer-involved shooting on the South Side early this morning, this one involving of…