WGN Morning News

10/22/2025

While some employees paid biweekly are in line to receive their second of three paychecks this month on Friday, many federal employees won't see a check at all as the government shutdown drags on.

As of Tuesday, the government shutdown has tied for the second-longest on record.

10/22/2025

Mark your calendars!

Starbucks is giving away grande (16-ounce) red cups with a cute candy cane design with any size handcrafted holiday beverage.

10/22/2025

OpenAI announced Tuesday it is launching a ChatGPT-powered web browser called Atlas that will compete directly with widely-used Google Chrome.

OpenAI announced Tuesday it is launching a ChatGPT-powered web browser called Atlas that will compete directly with widely used Google Chrome.

10/22/2025

A 12-year-old Texas boy came home from school to find it empty and his family gone, according to police.

10/22/2025

Way to go, Betty!

At 80 years old, Betty Kellenberger recently became the oldest woman to ever hike the entire Appalachian Trail.

10/22/2025

A police officer and another motorist are dead after they were struck by a vehicle following a multi-car crash on a San Diego highway late Monday night.

Four other victims involved required medical treatment, and three had been released as of early Tuesday afternoon.

10/22/2025

The American College of Physicians warns of the growing number of leukemia, thyroid, breast, kidney, and endometrial cancers on the rise for both younger and older adults related to weight.

Medical Watch Digest for Oct 21 Obesity and cancer link Obesity related cancers are on the rise. The American College of Physicians warns of the growing number of leukemia, thyroid, breast, kidney,…

10/22/2025

President Donald Trump and his team have vowed to focus on people they label “the worst of the worst” in their immigration enforcement efforts. However, the administration has been unwilling to release data showing what percentage of immigration arrests involve people who have been convicted of crimes.

The Trump administration has been using misleading data and imagery to portray immigrants as criminals, while in reality the majority of people in ICE custody have no criminal convictions.

10/22/2025

A baby elephant at the Oregon Zoo had more tricks than treats to show when handlers gave it a small pumpkin to play with during an annual fall event where giant elephants smash half-ton pumpkins.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A baby elephant at the Oregon Zoo had more tricks than treats to show when handlers gave it a small pumpkin to play with during an annual fall event where giant elephants smas…

10/22/2025

A 36-year-old man from Hebron was seriously injured after his vehicle collided with a piece of farm equipment in McHenry County last night. Authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor in the incident.

A 36-year-old Hebron man was seriously injured after his vehicle collided with a piece of farm equipment in McHenry County, and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the incident.

10/22/2025

The Village of Carpentersville has become the latest jurisdiction to limit immigration agents in its area.

The Village of Carpentersville is debating whether it will become the latest jurisdiction to limit immigration agents in its area.

10/22/2025

The Country Club Hills Fire Department is facing dangerous staffing shortages and low wages, putting both firefighters and residents at risk, as contract negotiations with the city stall.