Rachel Pierson

Chicago

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

Award-winning reporter/anchor at @wbbmnewsradio. Proud mom. Grateful wife.

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Chicagoan breaks world record cycling around Lake Huron to raise money for MS research

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

CHICAGO (WBBM Newsradio) - A Chicago cyclist pedaled his way into the record books, again. Phil Fox has broken the Guinness World Record for circumnavigating Lake Huron by bicycle, completing the more than 1,000-mile journey in 69 hours and 33 minutes. The feat, verified by the World Ultra Cycling Association, required nonstop riding across parts of the U.S. and Canada with only a single sleep break. "The first 600 miles was nonstop... no sleep breaks," Fox said.
Six horses killed in overnight barn fire near Harvard

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

HARVARD, Ill. (WBBM Newsradio) - A late-night barn fire in unincorporated McHenry County claimed the lives of six horses and drew a large mutual aid response from area fire departments. The Harvard Fire Protection District was dispatched just before midnight Sunday night to the 19100 block of Crowley Road for a reported structure fire. Initial 911 callers said a barn was fully engulfed in flames, with animals possibly inside.
Man killed, another wounded in Back of the Yards shooting

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

CHICAGO (WBBM Newsradio) - A 69-year-old man was killed and another man injured in a shooting Sunday night in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood. Gunshots rang out just after 8 p.m. near 54th Street and Damen Avenue as two victims were leaving a business, according to Chicago police. Authorities said three suspects got out of a dark-colored sedan, displayed firearms, and began firing. The 69-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and back and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Pilot killed, toddler injured in small plane crash in DeKalb County

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

HINCKLEY, Ill. (WBBM Newsradio) - A 51-year-old pilot was killed and a 3-year-old child injured Saturday when a small plane crashed into a farm field near the Hinckley airfield in DeKalb County. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, the single-engine 1946 Aeronca 7AC aircraft went down just west of the airport around midday. Both occupants were from Maple Park, Illinois. The pilot, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Runaway pony named 'Sassy' rescued on Indiana Toll Road

Feb 24, 2025 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Indiana State Police saddled up for an unusual day on Sunday when they were called to wrangle a runaway pony on the Indiana Toll Road. The call came in around 11 a.m. about a pony spotted in the median near mile marker 44 in LaPorte County. Two troopers rushed to the scene, but when they arrived, the pony was nowhere to be found. "It's one of those more unusual calls, but we get unusual things from time to time," ISP Sgt. Ted Bohner said.
Woman opens fashion boutique in Aurora honoring late mother

Feb 3, 2025 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Aurora Monday morning for the grand opening of SamandaRose Couture. Owner Folashade Familola, who emigrated from Nigeria five years ago, says her love for fashion started at a young age. "My mom is a fashion designer, so I grew up in a fashion designer's home. So I think I grew my interest from there."SamandaRose features bold, colorful African prints- designed by Familola herself and handmade by her production team in Nigeria.
Hundreds of workers stayed home as part of 'Day Without Immigrants' protest

Feb 3, 2025 | audacy.com | Carolina Garibay |Rachel Pierson

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Hundreds of people in the Chicago area stayed home from work on Monday as part of a nation-wide protest. Hundreds march in West Chicago, protesting the Trump administration. The large group marched from the corner of Rt. 59 and Roosevelt Road to West Chicago City Hall to protest the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "We don't like ICE in the neighborhood, in West Chicago," said. Gabriella Hernandez with the nonprofit Casa DuPage.
Multiple sexual assaults reported on NW Side: CPD

Feb 3, 2025 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Chicago Police are warning residents on the city's Northwest Side about a series of sexual assaults. At least three attacks have been reported in the last month around Logan Square. The most recent happened this weekend near Troy and Logan Boulevard, just before 4 a.m.Investigators say a man approaches women from behind and then sexually assaults them. On two occasions, he was armed with a sharp object. Two of the attacks happened on a sidewalk.
Newest rockhopper penguins join colony in Shedd Aquarium exhibit

Feb 2, 2025 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Two new animals are making a splash at Shedd Aquarium. Pico and Douglas are rockhopper penguins that hatched at Shedd Aquarium last summer and are finally big enough to join their fellow flightless friends in the Polar Play Zone. Males are already the same size as adults in their colony, but visitors will be able to spot the young penguins since they're still without the yellow crest feathers above their eyes.
Almost 1,000 arrests made nationwide in federal raids targeting undocumented immigrants

Jan 27, 2025 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - There's some local pushback after a wave of federal raids targeted undocumented immigrants in Chicago this weekend. "I'm very afraid that they will not follow the law," Gov. JB Pritzker said. The Democratic governor said he's all for immigration officials getting rid of violent criminals in Illinois, but is concerned federal agents won't stop there.