Ryan Burrow

Chicago

News Director at WGN-AM (Chicago, IL)

Ryan Burrow: WGN Radio, NewsNation, Quest for Gold Podcast, Valpo & DePaul grad, Cubs fan, Matthew 6:34

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Chicago's mayor and Arlington Heights' Mayor offer differing views on Bears' plans

2 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

WGN's Lisa Dent talked with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about his confidence that the Bears will remain in Chicago, while WGN's Ryan Burrow spoke with outgoing Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes about the steps the Bears and his city are taking to move the team to the Northwest suburb.
Bears bring new, purposeful tone on an Arlington Heights stadium

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

By Ryan Burrow by: Ryan Burrow Posted:Updated:WGN's Ryan Burrow talks with the Sun-Times Bears reporter Patrick Finley about an apparent change in the Bears thoughts about Arlington Heights. Patrick spoke with both Bears President Kevin Warren and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the Bears stadium plans at the NFL meetings in Florida. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
A WGN Podcast on Chicago Sports Stadiums

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

By Ryan Burrow by: Ryan Burrow Posted:Updated:WGN Radio Stadium Club takes an in-depth look into the updates, proposals, and plans for the homes and future homes of Chicago sports. Hear exclusive interviews from reporters, lawmakers, and the teams themselves as Chicago sports franchises and fans eye the next big thing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Arlington Heights is back in the spotlight for the Bears

1 month ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

By Ryan Burrow WGN's Ryan Burrow talks with the Daily Herald's Chris Placek as Arlington Heights prepares to elect a new mayor and village board, while the Bears prepare a traffic study on building a stadium on the property of the old Arlington International Racecourse. Meanwhile a developer has released renderings for a domed stadium that could keep Chicago in the mix. Recent PostsThe Stadium Club
Interrupting the Next Mass Shooting: Chapter One Part 2

2 months ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

WGN's Ryan Burrow talks about the mental struggles created in the wake of mass shootings, getting letters from the suspected Highland Park shooter, and speaks with Stephanie Cinque, founder of the Resiliency Center of Newtown.
Interrupting the Next Mass Shooting: Chapter One Part 3

2 months ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

By Ryan Burrow by: Ryan Burrow Posted:Updated:WGN's Ryan Burrow explains the confusion in using the term "mass shooting", and talks with attorney Antonio Romanucci who represents victims of mass shootings in civil litigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Interrupting the Next Mass Shooting: Chapter One Part 4

2 months ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

By Ryan Burrow WGN's Ryan Burrow reveals conversations he's been having with real mass shooters, including letters exchanged with the suspected Highland Park shooter. He also talks with former Aurora, Illinois Police Chief Kristen Ziman about her response to the Henry Pratt shooting, being on the task force reviewing the Robb Elementary shooting, and her new mission to stop these types of shootings.
Interrupting the Next Mass Shooting: Chapter One Part 1

2 months ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

WGN's Ryan Burrow previews the upcoming trial of suspected Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III, looks into media coverage of mass shootings over the years, and talks with Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering about plans for a Place of Remembrance.
Interrupting the Next Mass Shooting

2 months ago | wgnradio.com | Ryan Burrow

I can tell you everything you need to know about the next mass shooting. How you'll see it. Who you'll hear from. What the media will ask. And what the politicians will say. The truth is, we're very good at covering this epidemic. Personally, I've covered ten of them. While we check all the boxes, stoke the fear, and turn to politics, we're avoiding the questions that could end this. But, eye-popping data on more than 200 mass shootings could unlock the answers. The points of interruption are there.
Top designs released for new Illinois flag

Dec 10, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Ryan Burrow

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office has announced the Top 10 designs to possibly replace the current Illinois flag. About five thousand different designs were submitted to a flag design commission, which met Monday and whittled that down to 10. Starting January 1st, the public will be able to weigh in at the Secretary of State’s office website. People will be able to pick from among the new designs, or three former designs, including the current design. CONTINUE READING