WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports state health leaders are urging people in Illinois to ask their doctors for advice rather than heeding comments from the White House or social media.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Governor Pritzker is open to supporting state-funded infrastructure around a planned new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.

New Choose Chicago data shows hotels in the city broke a few all-time records over the summer.

Halloween may be near, but holiday hiring is already underway. Just beware, not every job offer is a gift. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has more.

This week’s Made in Chicago features a horror-themed coffee shop in Avondale that started off as a place for co-owner Nick Mayor to house his extensive horror collection.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot is helping Broadview leaders as they try to stop ICE actions against demonstrators.

Lincoln Park Zoo's annual ZooLights event takes place November 21st through January 4th.

More than 3-million lights are used.

Tickets already are on sale for Lincoln Park Zoo members.

Tickets go on sale for the general public on October 7th.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson both condemned President Trump's suggestion that the Pentagon send troops into U.S. cities to serve as "training grounds."

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the mayor of Broadview is calling on ICE agents to stop using chemical irritants and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators outside their processing facility in the suburb.

The McHenry Outdoor Theatre is inviting all "Swifties" to come out and watch "Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl." The film is being shown in theaters worldwide to celebrate the release of Swift's 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" coming out Oct. 3.