Micah Materre

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Anchor at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

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Obama stops by Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Micah Materre

Posted: May 23, 2025 / 05:23 PM CDT Updated: May 23, 2025 / 05:23 PM CDT CHICAGO (WGN) — A South Side restaurant received a surprise visit from former President Barack Obama on Friday. Friday got a little sunnier for folks at Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood when former President Obama walked in.
Obama stops by Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Micah Materre

CHICAGO (WGN) — A South Side restaurant received a surprise visit from former President Barack Obama on Friday. Friday got a little sunnier for folks at Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood when former President Obama walked in. Obama is known to do the occasional drop-bys in Chicago from time to time, but Friday’s endeavor was a bit more strategic.
Watch: WGN’s Town Hall with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

1 month ago | wgntv.com | Tahman Bradley |Micah Materre |Jenna Barnes

CHICAGO (WGN) — Mayor Brandon Johnson joined WGN-TV for a town hall marking two years since he was sworn in. From public safety to education, housing and community investment, we discussed the top issues facing Chicago residents. Play VideoJohnson talks Chicago gun violence prevention, public safety at WGN Town HallPlaySeek to live, currently behind liveLIVEFullscreenBeginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Watch: WGN’s Town Hall with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

1 month ago | nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com | Tahman Bradley |Micah Materre |Jenna Barnes

CHICAGO (WGN) — Mayor Brandon Johnson joined WGN-TV for a town hall marking two years since he was sworn in. From public safety to education, housing and community investment, we discussed the top issues facing Chicago residents.
South Side nonprofit Project HOOD rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell

1 month ago | wgntv.com | Micah Materre |Ray Cortopassi |Alonzo Small

NEW YORK (WGN) — A nonprofit headquartered on the South Side rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell Friday morning. Project HOOD and its founder, Pastor Corey Brooks, were honored for their efforts to reduce violence, eliminate poverty, and build economic opportunity. The organization is building a $45 million leadership and economic opportunity center at 66th and King Drive. Established in 2012, Project HOOD stands for helping others obtain destiny.
The man who put Black hair care on the map: George Johnson, 97, shares his inspiring journey

2 months ago | wgntv.com | Micah Materre

He may not be as spry as he used to be, and we haven’t heard much from him in decades, but at 97 years of age, George E. Johnson’s memory is sharp as a tack. The man who put Black hair care on the map, has gratitude that goes all the way back to the beginning. “My mother brought me to Chicago when I was 2-years-old in 1929 and I thank God for her every day, because she got me out of Mississippi,” he said. That commitment to family, set an example that would serve him for nearly a century.
Oak Park native Betty White’s commemorative stamp releases this week

2 months ago | wgntv.com | Alonzo Small |Micah Materre

CHICAGO (WGN) — Soon, mailers can thank a friend with a Golden Girls stamp. USPS will offer the Betty White Forever stamps in panes of 20 beginning Thursday, March 27. The commemorative stamp features White’s winning smile while wearing a purple polka-dotted top. It also has a violet background and “Betty White” printed in white on the bottom. The image reflects a photo taken in 2010 of the ‘Golden Girls’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland’ actress. White died on Dec.
Conversation with surviving members of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party

Feb 28, 2025 | wgntv.com | Micah Materre |Tyra Martin

As part of WGN’s Black History Month coverage, Micah Materre hosted a half-hour special featuring an exclusive conversation with surviving members of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. The National Register of Historic Places is honoring the political service organization by commemorating 13 sites.
Conversation with surviving members of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party

Feb 27, 2025 | yahoo.com | Micah Materre

As part of WGN’s Black History Month coverage, Micah Materre hosted a half-hour special featuring an exclusive conversation with surviving members of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. The National Register of Historic Places is honoring the political service organization by commemorating 13 sites.
Historic meeting in Illinois paved the way for Black citizens' rights

Feb 3, 2025 | wgntv.com | Tyra Martin |Micah Materre

CHICAGO (WGN) — Friday, Feb. 7, will mark 160 years since Illinois struck down laws that kept free Black people from entering the state and gave those already in the state just 10 days to get out. Twelve years before that, a historic meeting took place in what’s now downtown Chicago, at Clark and Randolph, where men and women from across the country worked to find a way for Illinois’ Black residents to enjoy the American promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.