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One of the most recognizable Cubs fans has passed away. Jim Anixter, also known as "The Pink Hat Guy" died Tuesday, June 30, at Lake Forest Hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones. His cause of death has not been released, but his family tells WBBM he died from complications following a surgery. WBBM's Mai Martinez was a longtime friend of Anixter's and talk to him a few years ago about h...

​Guitarist Joel Paterson has been a fixture on the Chicago music scene for more than 25 years. Besides his longtime residency at the Green Mill on Monday nights with his quartet, Paterson performs regularly in the city and suburbs. ​The SUN-TIMES reports that this week, the 55-year-old Paterson started performing with Bob Dylan's band per the music icon's request, and Paterson will be playing guit...

Once the Fourth of July celebrations fade, back-to-school sales quickly take center stage, and scammers are ready to cash in. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

After nearly two years of waiting, the satirical news site the Onion plans to launch a new InfoWars website on Thursday. Some people may still think it’s a joke, but Executive Editor Jordan LaFlure tells WBBM their version of the site formerly hosted by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will be starkly different.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the appearance of the CTA's acting president at a scheduled hearing of Chicago's City Council.

The piping plover chick banded with a yellow star, and named Mavis in honor of Chicago-born, legendary gospel and R&B singer Mavis Staples has died, according to the Chicago Piping Plovers conservation organization. There was no further information available about Mavis' death. Mavis was one of four new chicks who hatched in June at Montrose Beach to parents Imani and Sea Rocket. The other new, li...

​The piping plover chick banded with a yellow star, and named Mavis in honor of legendary gospel and R&B singer Mavis Staples has died, according to the Chicago Piping Plovers conservation organization. ​There was no further information available about Mavis' death. Mavis was one of four new chicks who hatched in June to parents Imani and Sea Rocket. The other new, little plovers are named Buddy,...

​Dozens of street vendors lined 26th Street selling Mexico jerseys Tuesday morning ahead of the big World Cup match against Ecuador.

This hot and humid weather means bakers and cooks have to make some changes in how they prepare dough. At DeSalvo’s Pizza in Evanston, chef Dan Burwell tries to limit how long it sits on the counter or he runs the risk of the dough rising too fast.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a challenge to Cook County's ban on "assault" weapons.

A man was taken into custody after a woman was stabbed during a domestic dispute early Tuesday in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood, police said.

Indiana will reimburse local governments for revenue lost during the state's temporary gas tax holiday, Governor Mike Braun announced Tuesday.

​A court document filed this month reveals that Twista---whose real name is Carl Mitchell---has agreed to pay more than $444,000 in restitution to the U.S. government. ​That money represents income tax liabilities, interest and penalties for the years 2011 through 2023. The court document states Mitchell faces up to five years in prison for the charges against him. Sentencing is scheduled for Octo...

Erika Wood began her journey with the YMCA when she was just 12 years old. Now, after 43 years, she is retiring from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates the city of Chicago's response to this week's heat emergency.

Some Chicago residents tried to get an early start ahead of a heat wave forecasted to last through Wednesday. Runners, bikers and walkers along the lakefront were still met with intense humidity while the sun was rising.

Drivers heading downtown will begin seeing traffic restrictions this week as crews prepare Grant Park for the return of the Taste of Chicago. The first phase of street closures began at 6 a.m. Monday, when curb lanes on South Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Drive closed to traffic.

An Amazon employee was fatally shot after an apparent argument in the parking lot of the company's fulfillment center in south suburban Matteson late Sunday, police said.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on security and safety preparations for Sunday's Pride parade on Chicago's North side.

A sea of pink along Michigan Avenue at Wacker Drive Friday morning as hundreds of Hello Kitty fans lined up around the block to be the first to check out its newest cafe and tea room.

One person jumped a couple of floors from a burning high-rise building in the city's Edgewater neighborhood this morning.

A Will County Sheriff's Department K-9 officer quickly found a missing 71-year old man who has dementia this week.