Lauren Jiggetts

Chicago

Weekday News Anchor at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

Weekday news anchor @WGNNews @WGNMorningNews. Born in Chicago, raising 2 kids in Chicago. @StevensonHS & @Harvard alum. Instagram: @LaurenJiggettsTV

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The B-Team spoofs ‘Married… with Children’

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Marcus Leshock |Lauren Jiggetts |Dan Ponce |Morgan Kolkmeyer

The Early WGN Morning News team (AKA: The B-Team) recreates the classic TV sitcom opening for “Married…with Children.” Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
Larry’s not here so we’re bringing out the Fart Tank: 9 at 9

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Lauren Jiggetts |Paul Konrad |Pat Tomasulo

It’s Friday and Larry’s off so you know we’re talking about farts. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
Gene Simmons “Roadie for the Day”

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dan Ponce |Lauren Jiggetts

A father-son pair, Dwayne and Zach Rosado, recently got to be Kiss frontman, Gene Simmons’ “Roadie for the Day” – they paid more than $12,495 for the VIP experience. They got to help set up for the gig, attend the soundcheck, have a meal with Simmons, get an onstage introduction during the show and receive a signed bass.
'Discipline, dedication and desire:' Suburban band director retires after 22 years of excellence

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Lauren Jiggetts |Katharin Czink

RICHTON PARK, Ill. (WGN) — Mr. Phillip Crews told us he feels it’s important for students to be a part of something bigger than themselves. The concert, marching, pep and jazz bands of south suburban Rich Township High School in Richton Park are known for excellence. They’ve earned hundreds of awards and honors over the years. As Mr. Crews steps down this year, it’s not only a legacy of success, but one of student confidence and friendship. Mr. Crews has been the band director for 22 years.
‘The Perfect Game: Tetris: From Russia With Love’

4 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Larry Potash |Lauren Jiggetts

The story of entrepreneur Henk Rogers, the co-creator of Tetris- the game that started out as a Soviet puzzle game and became a global phenomenon. From outsmarting the KGB to changing the gaming industry, Henk’s life was the focus of an Apple movie, TETRIS, with Taron Egerton playing Henk, highlighting his thrilling journey – full of daring moves, high stakes, and a historic deal that brought Tetris to the Game Boy.
9@9: Why were there so many injuries on the set of ‘Wizard of Oz?’

4 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Larry Potash |Lauren Jiggetts |Paul Konrad

Join us every morning for the 9 @ 9. It’s a countdown of the nine most ridiculous stories we can possibly find each day. We discuss, argue, laugh and sometimes cry our way to the top story. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
‘Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story’

4 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Larry Potash |Lauren Jiggetts

New book looks at the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Dulos- the beautiful, rich suburban mother who dropped her kids off at their school in Connecticut one morning and vanished. Journalist Rich Cohen spoke to hundreds of people and had access to all the court documents from the murder case and the divorce. This is the first real and deep look into who Jennifer Dulos was as a person, how she ended up with Fotis Dulos, and what drove him to violence.
Friday Favorites: Birds with great hair

1 month ago | wgntv.com | Lauren Jiggetts

Posted: May 16, 2025 / 07:47 AM CDT Updated: May 16, 2025 / 07:47 AM CDT We’re doing a deep dive into birds with memorable ‘hair.’Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
Support grows for banning cell phones in classrooms across Illinois

1 month ago | ourquadcities.com | Lauren Jiggetts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s proposal to ban student cell phone usage during class is moving swiftly through Springfield with bipartisan support. And many educators are embracing the proposal. A survey found that 90% of National Education Association members support the policy. At Oak Park River Forest High School at similar policy was implemented two years ago, to tackle a growing frustration amongst teachers.
Support grows for banning cell phones in classrooms across Illinois

1 month ago | fox2now.com | Lauren Jiggetts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s proposal to ban student cell phone usage during class is moving swiftly through Springfield with bipartisan support. And many educators are embracing the proposal. A survey found that 90% of National Education Association members support the policy. At Oak Park River Forest High School at similar policy was implemented two years ago, to tackle a growing frustration amongst teachers.