Shannon Halligan
General Assignment Reporter at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)
WGN Reporter | Syracuse alum | Schaumburg native | Proud AAPI |
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5 days ago |
wgntv.com | Shannon Halligan |Eli Ong
CHICAGO (WGN) — A vintage-focused pop-up took place on Michigan Avenue this weekend, an ideal spot to stop, shop and beat the heat in the heart of the city. Norine Claffey helped put on the event, bringing something new but old to Michigan Avenue. “Vintage is not represented on Michigan Avenue, and there are so many tourists who love vintage but they are not familiar with the neighborhoods,” Claffey said.
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1 week ago |
wgntv.com | Shannon Halligan |Gabriel Castillo
Sonny Acre Farms in West Chicago is gearing up for its third annual Pro Rodeo. Organizers say the all-ages, family-friendly event is packed full of adrenaline-pumping action and world-class performances, including bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, girls breakaway roping, cowgirls barrel racing and more. The event, which will take place rain or shine, runs through Sunday.
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3 weeks ago |
wgntv.com | Michael Johnson |Shannon Halligan
CHICAGO — An iconic Chicago building has been getting a lot of attention recently after its owner went viral on social media. Meet Tom Liravongsa — “The Skyscraper Guy” — who now owns the Pittsfield building, a historic skyscraper built nearly 100 years ago in the heart of downtown, at 55 East Washington Street. “It was the tallest tower at the time, 557 feet tall,” Liravongsa, who bought the 40-story skyscraper, says.
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1 month ago |
wgntv.com | Shannon Halligan |Eli Ong
GLENVIEW, Ill. (WGN) — Alma Padel is serving up a sport in the northern suburbs that’s popular around the world, but is quickly growing in the US. “This is the first club in the north shore and one of the first in the Chicagoland area,” said Abigail McCulloch, owner of Alma Padel. “I think the social side of this sport has made it really take off.
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1 month ago |
wgntv.com | Shannon Halligan |Gabriel Castillo
YORKVILLE, Ill. — Memorial Day weekend marked the start of pool season, including at Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville. Even though the summer heat wasn’t back for opening day, from the wave pool to the slides, the waterpark was back open. There are also several additions to the park this year, offering summer fun for families and kids of all ages.
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