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John Howell: Essential Cuts (05/26) – Baseball, Soccer, and Debt Ceilings… Oh My!

John Howell: Essential Cuts (05/26) – Baseball, Soccer, and Debt Ceilings… Oh My!

• ABC’s Justin Finch talks about the progress (or lack there of) in the Debt Ceiling talks ahead of the holiday weekend. • Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, joins John to chat baseball and both North Side & South Side Hendricks. •Lori Lindsey, Match Analyst for MLS Season Pass, previews tomorrow night’s Chicago Fire…

Halle Bailey: A New Little Mermaid for the Next Generation

Halle Bailey: A New Little Mermaid for the Next Generation

With The Little Mermaid hitting the silver screen this weekend, Ted Lasso, Succession & Barry are coming to an end. John Howell welcomes Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment Correspondent, to present his Memorial Day Weekend Mega Entertainment Report. 

How Will Johnson’s Memorial Day Weekend Safety Plan Hold Up?

How Will Johnson’s Memorial Day Weekend Safety Plan Hold Up?

John Howell is joined by Greg Pratt, reporter from the Chicago Tribune who covers Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Hall. They discuss Mayor Johnson’s plan to combat violence and keep the city of Chicago safe this Memorial Day Weekend, how it differs from past plans, and if residents are optimistic. 

A Northwest side woman attacked and her dog stolen

A Northwest side woman attacked and her dog stolen

A Portage Park woman says she was beaten and her French bulldog was stolen at gunpoint as she was taking it for a walk in her northwest side neighborhood.Alicja Pierzchala, 64, told reporters that the attack occurred Wednesday evening along West Giddings near Menard.“I just walk with my Peppa,” Pierzchala said. “She was sniffing, walking,…

Cook County Tax Bills Likely Late

Cook County Tax Bills Likely Late

(CHICAGO) — The Cook County Treasurer is warning of late arriving property tax bills. Maria Pappas says that like last year, the second Cook County property tax bill will likely be late. “We are ready, willing and able to print. We could print these bills tomorrow,” Pappas told The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM 890.…

How one suburban woman’s sewing machine became a carry-on crisis

How one suburban woman’s sewing machine became a carry-on crisis

When Joyce Rowland packed her bags to visit family in California, she didn’t expect her prized sewing machine to be in any danger. But after flight crew forced Joyce to check her carry-on at the gate, the machine wound up being irreparably damaged and American Airlines was providing little service. Joyce joins Steve and Jane…

Join Gen. John Borling in commemorating fallen soldiers this Memorial Day

Join Gen. John Borling in commemorating fallen soldiers this Memorial Day

Retired major Air Force General John Borling joins Steve and Jane to share details of his upcoming appearance at the memorial of Gen. John Logan this Memorial Day to commemorate all soldiers who have given their lives for the United States. He talks about the impact of Gen. Logan’s life and the importance of the…