Mallory Vor Broker

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News Anchor and Reporter at WBBM-AM (Chicago, IL)

News Anchor and Reporter at Audacy.com

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Accidental deaths of 2 students stuns NW suburban high school

1 month ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

HOFFMAN ESTATES (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A school community in Hoffman Estates is mourning the loss of two high school students who died this past weekend. Students and parents at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates are grappling with the news of the unexpected deaths of two of their classmates, sophomore Litzy Flores, 16, and senior Yeferson Flores Ramos, 17.
Man fatally shot in far NW suburbs

1 month ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

LAKEMOOR (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the far northwest suburbs Sunday. It happened around 1:30 p.m. Police were called to Rand Road near Lake Drive in Lakemoor for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found a man lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital but later died. A local tattoo shop owner said the shooting happened in front of his business.
Man who died in Cicero house explosion set off blast

1 month ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - The man found dead in a house explosion in Cicero has been identified. Police say the human remains discovered in the debris of a house explosion on February 15 in Cicero have been identified as 31-year-old Anthony Avila-Puebla. Detectives say he had a relationship with a family member living at the home while that person was at a wedding. A Villa Puebla was seen on video carrying jugs of flammable liquid from his car into the two-story residence near Central and Surmak.
Investigators share cause of death for hate crime suspect

1 month ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Officials have released the cause of death for a man who was accused of a hate crime in West Ridge. A hate crime suspect in West Ridge died by suicide, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. Autopsy results determined that on November 30, 22-year-old Sidi Mohammad Abdullahi was found unresponsive after he hanged himself in his cell. He was at Cermak Health Services where he was being treated for injuries he received in a shootout with police.
Study shows benefits of parental leave for both parents

1 month ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A finds breastfeeding isn't just about Mom. Data indicates the U.S. lags behind other high-income countries in providing paid parental leave. Dr. John James Parker is a professor of pediatrics and medicine at Northwestern University and a pediatrician at Lurie Children's Hospital. He says paternity leave benefits the family.
Indiana Supreme Court suspends Lake County judge for harassment

1 month ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A judge in Lake County, Indiana has been suspended for harassing court employees. The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered Lake Superior Judge Calvin Hawkinsto be removed from the bench without pay for 30 days after it was determined he sexually harassed staffers around the East Chicago courthouse over his nearly 20-year judicial tenure. The decision to suspend the judge instead of fire him was made to spare court employees from having to publicly testify about his misconduct.
NW Side alder proposes return of Columbus statues removed in 2020

2 months ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A new City Council proposal would return two controversial statues to their rightful homes in Grant and Arrigo parks. The ordinance proposed by Chicago Alderman Anthony Napolitano calls on the Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner to reinstall all statues, monuments or public works, including the Columbus statues removed in 2020, to their previous locations.
Northwestern Medicine researchers find link between long COVID and eye health

2 months ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Chicago researchers have found a link between long COVID and eye health. A new study from Northwestern Medicine is giving experts an idea how long COVID affects the body by looking through the eyes. Ophthalmologist lead Dr. Manjot Gill says patients with long COVID experienced a significant reduction in the density of blood vessels in the back of the eye, compared to healthy individuals.
Chicago first hybrid Board of Education complete

2 months ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Chicago's hybrid Board of Education is completed after a month-long wait. Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that Cydney Wallace, a South Side Native and CPS parent, will represent a portion of the 8th district - completing the city's first-ever, hybrid school board. Wallace works in the City Clerk's Office and is a board member for the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs. Chicago voters elected ten members of the Board of Education and the Mayor appointed 11.
Police investigating deadly South Shore shooting

2 months ago | audacy.com | Mallory Vor Broker

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Chicago Police are investigating a shooting on the South Side that left a woman dead early Sunday. Officers found a woman just before 5:30 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the chest near East 79th Street in Cregier Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood. Police say the 29-year-old victim was unresponsive and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. She was later pronounced dead. Authorities are investigating and no one is in custody.