WGN-TV
Chicago, IL · English · TV & web
WGN-TV is a Chicago-based television and web news outlet covering local and national news, including politics, crime, and community events.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Chicago, IL peers
Latest stories
- From lawn mowing to $40M empire: Christy Webber's inspiring journeyChristy Webber's journey from mowing lawns to building a $40M empire with contributions to Chicago landmarks.
- Chicago man arrested in connection with sexual abuse of 6-year-old girlA Chicago man was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl. Police detained the suspect on June 24.
- We uncovered the best hidden gems of Prime Day 2026Prime Day 2026 offers deep discounts on hidden gems across multiple product categories.
- Man sentenced to 18 years in prison for attacking victim because of sexual orientationA man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted first-degree murder and hate crime charges for attacking another man due to his sexual orientation.
- Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. PierzynskiPope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. The White Sox will tribute him at their Aug. 11 game against Cincinnati with pope-themed hats.
- Man saves dog from burning semi after enduring violent wreck on I-64 in W. VirginiaA man saved a dog from a burning semi after the vehicle veered into his car and caused a devastating crash on I-64 in West Virginia.
- Chicago mayor signs executive order for gun violence reduction officeChicago mayor signs executive order for gun violence reduction office
- Astronomers find fluffy, Jupiter-sized planets less dense than cotton candyAstronomers found fluffy, Jupiter-sized planets with densities lower than cotton candy, according to Dr. George Dransfield.
- Check your quarters: Rare 'July 4th' coins entering circulationRare 'July 4th' quarters are being released into circulation with only 250,000 units available.
- Charges dropped against country artist Bailey Zimmerman after hotel incidentCharges against country artist Bailey Zimmerman were dropped after a hotel incident, with his lawyer stating he took responsibility for his mistake.
- 'Attempted to take his life': Chicago man given 18 years for a hate crime stabbing attack at halfway houseA Chicago man received an 18-year sentence for a hate crime stabbing attack at a halfway house.
- Aldi to release another round of grocery blind boxes: Here's how to get oneAldi is offering another round of grocery blind boxes, giving customers who missed the previous drop another chance to claim one.
- Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold arrested in Florida after kidnapping, robbery: policeLions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Florida for his alleged role in an armed robbery, with police stating he was the primary conspirator alongside six others who were previously arrested.
- Trump offers aid after 'massive' Venezuela earthquakes: 'Early reports are not good'Trump offers aid to Venezuela after 'massive' earthquakes, citing 'early reports are not good'
- Supreme Court allows Trump to terminate deportation protections for Haitians, SyriansSupreme Court allows Trump to terminate deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians, ruling 6-3 that federal judges cannot intervene on many claims, giving the president a major immigration policy victory.