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Shannon Halligan

Chicago

General Assignment Reporter at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

WGN Reporter | Syracuse alum | Schaumburg native | Proud AAPI |

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  • 6 days ago | wgntv.com | Shannon Halligan |Gabriel Castillo

    CHICAGO — Still searching for that perfect gift for Mother’s Day? An escape to an urban oasis in the Loop could be exactly what she is looking for. Spa at theWit is a private spa that offers guests a peaceful and calming environment to enjoy luxurious treatments. Guests can pick from a wide range of offerings, including anti-aging facials and restorative body treatments.

  • 1 week ago | wgntv.com | Shannon Halligan |Eli Ong

    MAPLE PARK, Ill. (WGN) — A tulip festival is blooming at Kuiper Family Farm, where hundreds of thousands of tulips are ready for picking. “We’re one of the biggest farms in the Midwest with tulips,” said Joe Kuipers, General Manager of Kuipers Family Farm.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Halligan

    CHICAGO — A new exhibit that opened this week at the DuPage Children’s Museum aims to teach kids about a culture through play. The all-new Taste of Asia Exhibit offers families the chance to learn about Asian culture while playing in a thoughtfully designed kitchen where they can prepare, cook and serve pretend food. The exhibit opened on Thursday and runs through June 30. Visit the DuPage Children’s Museum website for more information or to purchase tickets.

  • 1 week ago | wgntv.com | Shannon Halligan |Gabriel Castillo

    CHICAGO — A new exhibit that opened this week at the DuPage Children’s Museum aims to teach kids about a culture through play. The all-new Taste of Asia Exhibit offers families the chance to learn about Asian culture while playing in a thoughtfully designed kitchen where they can prepare, cook and serve pretend food. The exhibit opened on Thursday and runs through June 30.

  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Halligan

    CHICAGO (WGN) — A dizzying array of artists and vendors took over the seventh floor of the Mart this weekend, where there was something for everyone at the “One of a Kind” show and sale. “Showing anything from gourmet food to 2D work, jewelry, fashion, some gifts for the upcoming holidays like Mother’s Day and weddings,” said Kathleen Hogan, Managing Director of the One of a Kind Show.

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30 Mar 25

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Weekend Break: #WhiteSox celebrate families with Kids Opening Day on the South Side. @ShanHalligan is at Rate Field to check it out -- and she if she fires a strike! WATCH: https://t.co/2rA0hGk1DT

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12 Mar 25

RT @ILStatePoliceT3: ⚠Traffic Advisory⚠ Troop 3 is handling an investigation on Interstate 94 southbound at the ramp to the Stony Island F…

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4 Mar 25

RT @metraBNSF: BNSF inbound and outbound trains are stopped near Western Avenue due to debris on the tracks. Duration of the delay is unkno…