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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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.
Two fatally shot outside south suburban home: Police

Dec 9, 2024 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

MATTESON (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A shooting in the south suburbs Sunday afternoon left two people dead. It's not clear what led up to the shooting, but gunfire erupted near a home on Oakwood Lane near Kostner Avenue in Matteson. This happened around 2:30 p.m. Police said two men were taken to the hospital, but they both later died. One victim has yet to be identified. The other, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, was 20-year-old Antoine Brown of East Chicago, Indiana.
Defiant Henyard promises to contest last week's caucus vote

Dec 9, 2024 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

DOLTON (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - An embattled politician in the south suburbs is fighting to get on the ballot for next year's election. Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard took to social media after a Democratic caucus last week voted to keep her from seeking reelection. "I want you all to see me still standing strong despite everything I'm going through," Henyard said.
Car crashes into Lakeview bus shelter after fleeing traffic stop: CPD

Dec 6, 2024 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Three men are in custody after a police chase and crash on the city's North Side. A black Nissan sedan was pulled over near Seminary and Irving Park in the Lakeview neighborhood around 3 a.m. That's when Chicago Police said the vehicle fled the scene and later crashed into a bus shelter on inner North Lake Shore Drive near Sheridan. No one was hurt in the crash. Four men tried to run away, but three of them were taken into custody.
2024 on track to set record as the warmest year in Chicago

Dec 2, 2024 | audacy.com | Rachel Pierson

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Given the chill in the air the past few days, it may be hard to believe the past year is shaping up to be Chicago's warmest on record. The city's warmer-than-usual temperatures broke the record for the warmest year-to-date through November, which was set in 1921 with an average temperature of 56.4 degrees, the weather service said.