Best BBB Network Podcasts (2026)

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Bears fans in enemy territory find refuge at pub in Wisconsin 1:09

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Wisconsin’s only official Bears bar is located just northwest of Lake Geneva, in Delavan, where Cory Aune, owner of the Pepperoni Pub, says he does get some pushback from Packers fans but many of his native Wisconsin customers are more than willing to ‘Bear Down’.

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Made in Chicago: Botanica Victoria in Humboldt Park remains spiritual staple on Division Street 2:30

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This week’s Made in Chicago highlights a longtime Humboldt Park shop that specializes in holistic wellness and religious goods. It’s one of Chicago’s oldest Latina owned shops.

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Aurora man sentenced to prison after drug, firearms investigation 0:29

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An 18-year-old Aurora man has been sentenced to prison following a narcotics and firearms investigation that led to the seizure of illegal drugs and multiple weapons, including a fully automatic firearm, authorities said.

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Questions of activist mortality arise at vigil in North suburbs 1:12

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A vigil is held, as community members pack the Unitarian Church of Evanston to remember those who have died in ICE custody and in other interactions with federal immigration law enforcers over the past year.Catalyzed by the fatal shooting of Renee Good this last week in Minneapolis, organizers with Indivisible Evanston continue urging a response to…

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Chicago man charged in deadly CTA Pink Line shooting 0:29

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A Chicago man has been charged with murder and attempted murder in a shooting aboard a CTA Pink Line train that left one man dead and another wounded last month in the Loop.

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Gridiron Report: Bears Underdogs Again After 'Grate-est' Playoff Comeback in Team History 2:39

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Chicago man charged in killing of 26-year-old woman in South Shore 0:22

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A Chicago man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old woman in the city’s South Shore neighborhood, police said.

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Last-second Bears wins raising fans’ heart rates, doctors say most aren’t at risk 0:46

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Nail-biting fourth-quarter finishes by the Chicago Bears may be thrilling for fans, but cardiologists say the stress they cause is very real, even if it’s unlikely to do lasting harm for most viewers.

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California man charged after armed standoff at Portage home 0:30

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A California man is facing felony charges after police say he threatened a relative with a shotgun during a standoff Sunday afternoon in Northwest Indiana.

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

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Chicago Housing Authority held a networking event for 100 college students who are members of CHA. The event brought in 20 corporate representatives.

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

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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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Bears fans in enemy territory find refuge at pub in Wisconsin 1:09

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Made in Chicago: Botanica Victoria in Humboldt Park remains spiritual staple on Division Street 2:30

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Aurora man sentenced to prison after drug, firearms investigation 0:29

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Questions of activist mortality arise at vigil in North suburbs 1:12

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Chicago man charged in deadly CTA Pink Line shooting 0:29

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Gridiron Report: Bears Underdogs Again After 'Grate-est' Playoff Comeback in Team History 2:39

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Chicago man charged in killing of 26-year-old woman in South Shore 0:22

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Last-second Bears wins raising fans’ heart rates, doctors say most aren’t at risk 0:46

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California man charged after armed standoff at Portage home 0:30

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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