Randy Gyllenhaal

Reporter at WCAU-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

Reporter @NBCChicago | via @NBCPhiladelphia @ElonUniversity Happily home in Chicago | Husband and Dada |

Articles

New ordinance targets predatory towing companies in Chicago

6 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal
Compromise could bring new kind of curfew to Chicago streets this summer

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal |Rose Schmidt

Chicago aldermen appear to have reached a compromise when it comes to a heated debate over the city's curfew policy as so-called "teen takeovers" spark heightened concerns. According to Chicago Ald. Brian Hopkins, who represents the downtown area, a compromise would include Chicago police being able to implement emergency curfews. "The superintendent has full authority to decide where a curfew is needed, when it's needed, and it'll be applied in those situations.
City Council set to debate earlier teen curfew after shootings during large gatherings

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal

Chicago’s City Council could take up a proposal for an earlier curfew this week that would ban teens and juveniles from being in the Downtown Central Business District after 8 p.m., two-hours earlier than the current law. The proposal is gaining traction after back-to-back shootings during teen gatherings in Streeterville last month. On Tuesday, authorities charged a 14-year-old in one shooting that injured another teenager. “A 14-year-old shot a 15-year-old on the streets of downtown.
One person dead, another injured following West Loop shooting

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal
White House issues new tariff guidance

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal
Illinois Democrats call for Hegseth resignation amidst group chat controversy

3 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal
Apartment building fire in southwest suburbs displaces several residents

2 months ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal

Several people were displaced after a fire damaged an apartment building in southwest suburban Justice on Saturday. Flames broke out at the building along South 88th Terrace near Interstate 294 in the morning hours, prompting a large emergency response. Cell phone video captured by neighbors showed intense flames as people went door to door to alert others. While firefighters were able to extinguish the flames, the building was still smoldering as of Saturday afternoon.
'Good people in the world:' Strangers help boys injured in stabbing tied to Amber Alert

2 months ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal

An 8-year-old boy who was at the center of an Amber Alert and his 11-year-old brother received help from strangers after both were injured in a stabbing on Thursday night in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Cynthia Keel, who provided aid to one of the boys, told NBC Chicago she was sitting at home inside her kitchen - when she suddenly heard a "boom.""The next thing I hear is running up the stairs and 'bam bam bam bam,' 'Help me, help me," she recounted.
Last day of Chicago Auto Show: Hours, test tracks, Real ID and more

2 months ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal

The end is in sight for this year's Chicago Auto Show, but if you're off work or school for President's Day, you're in luck: The final day of the 2025 car show is Monday. Thinking about heading to McCormick Place to get a final glimpse -- or a test drive -- of the shiny new wheels on offer? Want to sneak in a DMV trip to acquire your Real ID without an appointment? Here's what to know before you go to the final day of the 117th annual Chicago Auto Show. The Chicago Auto Show, which runs through Feb.
Suburban couple loses home in explosion on their wedding day

2 months ago | nbclosangeles.com | Randy Gyllenhaal

A Cicero couple expressed heartbreak on Sunday, one day after losing their home in an explosion on their wedding day. The explosion took place at around 5 p.m. at a home in the 2200 block of Central Avenue, but all of the six residents were at the wedding at the time of the incident, authorities said. Eleni Vrettos and her now-husband had just finished their vows a few towns over at the time. As soon as the ceremony ended and family photos began, relatives started receiving phone calls.