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Hurricane Helene: How to help those impacted by storms, flooding
The remnants of Hurricane Helene dissipated on Saturday, but millions of Americans remain without power across the Southeast, and officials warned that record-breaking river flooding was ongoing in parts of southern Appalachia.
Illinois animal rescue raising money after Helene-related storms damage facility
A local group that helps animals is seeking donations, after one of its facilities was damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Wright-Way Rescue has centers in Morton Grove and Murphysboro in southern Illinois.
Sammy Sosa goes to bat for Chicago charities supporting first responders, families
Estranged former Cub Sammy Sosa hit a home run with Chicago first responders on Friday, as he made a number of charitable donations while back in town for a few days. “For me, it’s everything,” Sosa said.
Tony Durpetti, longtime owner of Chicago's Gene and Georgetti steakhouse, has died
Gene and Georgetti has been family operated since 1941, with the Brown Line “L” tracks passing just outside its front door on North Franklin Street in River North. It’s Chicago’s oldest steakhouse, and it has endured a lot over the past five years.
Police shoot, kill driver to end nearly 15-mile chase in Aurora: ISP
The Illinois State Police (ISP) has opened an investigation after at least one Kendall County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a person after a nearly 15-mile chase on Friday night in Aurora. The pursuit started in Plano, Illinois, officials said.
Remnants of Hurricane Helene bring wind, rain to Chicago
The brunt of Hurricane Helene may be hundreds of miles away, but the Chicago area is already feeling some of its remnants. “This hurricane is actually a pretty special and rather rare circumstance,” says Meteorologist Kevin Doom.
‘Breathtaking, terrifying, exhilarating’ - Former WBBM Broadcast Managing Editor Julie Mann looks back
Former WBBM Broadcast Managing Editor, former Suburban Bureau Chief Julie Mann reflects on her time with WBBM Newsradio including covering key moments in Chicago sports history.
5-year-old Skokie girl honored for calling 911 after her mom fainted
A Skokie 5-year-old is being recognized for her bravery after calling 911 after finding her mother passed out. Zoey Reddick, 5, made the call after finding that her mother had fainted in their Skokie apartment on May 28.
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