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  • 2 days ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores |Eli Ong

    ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) — In the latest development around the Chicago Bears’ search for a new stadium, Arlington Heights is taking another step toward bringing the franchise to the northwest suburbs. According to the Daily Herald, the Village of Arlington Heights hired a consulting firm to review an economic impact study for what could be the Bears’ new stadium and business ventures in the surrounding area.

  • 1 month ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores |Eli Ong

    RIVERSIDE, Ill. (WGN) — In the western suburbs, you’ll find the Riverside Arts Center—or RAC—nestled in historic downtown Riverside. “The RAC is an institution,” said Shawn Vincent, Ceramics Director at the RAC. “It’s a place where people can go and be creative and work together. It’s a community here.”Vincent is in charge of teaching visitors of all ages and skill levels the form of visual art.

  • 2 months ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores |Gabriel Castillo

    LOMBARD, Ill. — Face off against your family, friends and coworkers and let your competitiveness shine at Game Show Battle Rooms in Lombard. The entertainment venue offers guests the chance to square off playing game show games in custom game show arenas. Game Show Battle Rooms opens daily at 9 a.m. and has extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Visit the Game Show Battle Rooms website for more information or to book a visit.

  • 2 months ago | wgntv.com | Christine Flores

    'I wish he could go to prison so he can experience what I did,' Robert Johnson says of officer who arrested him decades ago CHICAGO (WGN) — A wrongfully convicted man who was released from custody on Thursday evening after spending nearly 29 years behind bars says he wants to help others like him who’ve had their freedom taken away, and he wants to see the officer who arrested him held accountable.

  • 2 months ago | wgntv.com | Jewell Hillery |Christine Flores

    Co-defendant recanted testimony, saying he falsely accused Robert Johnson under duress CHICAGO (WGN) — A man who spent nearly 30 years in prison for a crime he long maintained he didn’t commit walked out of the Cook County Jail on Thursday evening after a judge vacated the conviction. “I didn’t think this day was going to happen.

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Christine Flores
Christine Flores @CFlores_tv
8 Feb 25

A big thank you to our @WGNNews family for the surprise baby shower! From the gifts, food and decorations -all was amazing. They managed to sneak in our significant others into the station and catch us off guard.

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24 Jan 25

Norma Galvan, 48, has terminal cancer and is undocumented. Her last wish is to see her mother in Mexico and be in her arms on her final days. Her U.S. Citizen children are working to grant her that wish. Story: https://t.co/hze76qerUk @WGNNews https://t.co/Ov513RBeJp

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