Best BBB Network Podcasts (2026)

A vote will be held next week to determine the future of an over 100-year-old building in the Southwest suburbs. The Art Deco-style Jackson Square Antique Mall sits at 112 E. Burlington in La Grange.

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Durbin: ACA credit progress justifies shutdown vote 0:52

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's view of his vote to end last year's government shutdown.

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Most Illinois kids don’t wear helmets on e-scooters and bikes 0:58

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There’s a good chance you’ve seen kids zipping around on electric scooters or e-bikes without helmets. A new survey from Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago finds the majority of Illinois parents are not pushing their kids to protect their heads while riding them.

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Movie filmed in Michigan City premieres 1:06

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Pritzker, Bailey comment on fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis 0:55

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on reaction from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and his main Republican challenger Darren Bailey to this week's fatal shooting by an ICE agent of a woman in Minneapolis.

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T.J. Maxx to anchor renovated development on Near North Side 0:34

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The off-price retailer will add to an already bustling corridor including retailers like Lululemon, Crate & Barrel and Sephora. Renita Young reports.

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Lightfoot launches Ice Accountability Project 0:53

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BBB: Protect your holiday points from scammers 1:00

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As the holiday season winds down, scammers are setting their sights on a new target: your holiday spending points. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio reports.

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Mayor "bracing" for potential mid-year job cuts in city government 0:40

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Mayor Brandon Johnson is raising the possibility of city layoffs, citing concerns about budget projections.

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Chicago mayor shrugs off questions about campaign fundraising 0:51

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on new questions surrounding Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign fundraising.

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South Side man turns grief into digital estate planning tool with BestFarewell 1:02

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After losing his grandfather, Englewood native Jay WIlburn created BestFarewell, a digital platform designed to help families manage funeral planning and estate paperwork during times of loss.

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The Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association claims checks from Hawthorne Race Course have been returned unpaid by bank 1:01

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The Illinois Horsemen's Association claims its members has received bounced checks from Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney Illinois. Reported by Glenn Marshall.

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Chicago rideshare users to pay more for Uber, Lyft rides due to "congestion tax" 0:35

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Chicago Uber and Lyft rides will start to cost more in certain areas starting Tuesday as part of a new "congestion tax."

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Dangers of shelf ice on Lake Michigan shore 0:56

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Chicago area to get 4 new Barnes & Noble stores, including 1 on State Street 0:40

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Four new Barnes & Noble stores are opening in 2026, including one at 150 N. State Street in the Loop. The others are planned for Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, Oak Park and Hyde Park.

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New data shows significant drop in line of duty law enforcement deaths in 2025 0:46

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Peoples Gas requests $200 million rate increase 0:43

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a new rate increase request from Peoples Gas.

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Cold case solved after nearly 40 years? 82-year-old husband now charged in wife's disappearance 0:49

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A Will County Grand Jury returned a sealed indictment on December 9th, Joan Bernal was last seen on that date 37 years ago. Her husband at the time, Gilbert Bernal Sr., is now suspected of her murder at 82-years-old. He was officially charged with first degree murder on Monday January 5, 2026.

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Faith leaders condemn disparity in property tax hikes in Chicago 1:08

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Outside Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, local faith leaders demand accountability when it comes to the most recent property tax assessments they say have increased unfairly for residents on the South and West Sides of the city while being reduced for wealthy property owners downton.

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Cook County promises outreach as ACA credits expire 0:58

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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on how Cook County leaders are helping people facing the loss of their health insurance following the expiration of ACA tax credits.

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Beloved Chicago chef, culinary staple Steve Chiappetti dies at 58 0:48

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Chicago is mourning the loss of chef, entrepreneur and creative force Steve Chiapetti, who died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 58.

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College of Lake County receives largest gift in its history to support student success 0:28

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The College of Lake County has received the largest donation in its history – a more than $6 million gift aimed at helping students complete their degrees with fewer financial barriers.

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Very high flu activity reported in Illinois 0:46

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Employee pistol-whipped during overnight robbery at Northwest Side 7-Eleven 0:27

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A convenience store employee was injured during an early-morning robbery Monday at a 7-Eleven on the city’s Northwest Side, police said. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. in the 2900 block of West Montrose Avenue, in the Albany Park–Ravenswood Manor area.

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Chicago Housing Authority holds networking event for college scholars 0:51

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La Grange Trustees will soon Vote on Fate of Jackson Square Mall 0:47

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Durbin: ACA credit progress justifies shutdown vote 0:52

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Most Illinois kids don’t wear helmets on e-scooters and bikes 0:58

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Movie filmed in Michigan City premieres 1:06

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Pritzker, Bailey comment on fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis 0:55

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T.J. Maxx to anchor renovated development on Near North Side 0:34

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Lightfoot launches Ice Accountability Project 0:53

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BBB: Protect your holiday points from scammers 1:00

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Mayor "bracing" for potential mid-year job cuts in city government 0:40

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Chicago mayor shrugs off questions about campaign fundraising 0:51

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South Side man turns grief into digital estate planning tool with BestFarewell 1:02

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The Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association claims checks from Hawthorne Race Course have been returned unpaid by bank 1:01

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Chicago rideshare users to pay more for Uber, Lyft rides due to "congestion tax" 0:35

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Dangers of shelf ice on Lake Michigan shore 0:56

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Chicago area to get 4 new Barnes & Noble stores, including 1 on State Street 0:40

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New data shows significant drop in line of duty law enforcement deaths in 2025 0:46

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Peoples Gas requests $200 million rate increase 0:43

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Cold case solved after nearly 40 years? 82-year-old husband now charged in wife's disappearance 0:49

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Faith leaders condemn disparity in property tax hikes in Chicago 1:08

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Cook County promises outreach as ACA credits expire 0:58

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Beloved Chicago chef, culinary staple Steve Chiappetti dies at 58 0:48

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College of Lake County receives largest gift in its history to support student success 0:28

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Very high flu activity reported in Illinois 0:46

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Employee pistol-whipped during overnight robbery at Northwest Side 7-Eleven 0:27