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"Home for their opener at guaranteed rate field against the Giants NCAA women's national championship goes to LSU one O two 85 over Iowa. Chris bowden, WGN sports. Temperatures will start in the 40s and will climb into the upper 50s by the afternoon so a bit above average for this time of year. We'll see some sunshine throughout the day but those clouds will increase as we head into the afternoon and evening hours with a chance of showers in the afternoon and possible thunderstorms overnight. From the WGN weather center, I'm meteorologist Alyssa Donovan. In Tuesday election day, there will be a chance of a showers and thunderstorms during the day with severe weather possible Tuesday night heavy rain and winds potential tornadoes too, so just be weather aware. Right now though clear skies, it's 49° at O'Hare 49 as well in Waukegan, I'm James Sears on Chicago's very own 7 20 WGN and WGN radio dot com. You can't always see bad weather coming, so it's essential that you're able to see through it when you drive. Michelin wiper blades with advanced technology, hug your windshield like a Michelin tire hugs the road. Channeling away water, snow and ice so you can see clearly drive confidently and breathe easy. Michelin wiper performance, clearer than ever. Upgrade to Michelin premium wipers today at Walmart, Amazon, and other fine retailers Scenes of the earthquakes in Syria and turkey have touched the world. But thousands of lives lost, we need to protect those children who remain who have lost their parents and their homes. Help. Now, donors like you are the reason why UNICEF is able to help children and families and Syria and turkey. With your help,
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"State was a winner over Ohio State. Bulls returned to action after the all star break hosting Brooklyn tonight at the united center and the Blackhawks are off until Saturday when they visit San Jose. Chris bowden, WGN sports. Friday's high temperature climbs at 28°, certainly cooler than normal. We're also expecting to see snow showers. They'll be possible during the afternoon and evening, little or no accumulation. Then into Friday night, we're down to 21 for Saturday, we climb to about 40 by the afternoon, partly cloudy there, not as windy. And to Sunday, we'll see a mix of clouds and sun 46 by the afternoon, and The Rain returns on Monday the high about 51. I'm WGN meteorologist Demetrius ivory. So Chicago picked up 1.2 inches of rain at O'Hare from Wednesday's storm that's just over half of a full February's water equivalent in just less than a day and for those keeping track our next chance for snow will be late next week or even the week after. Skilling Scottish eye on some active storm systems. Right now, partly cloudy skies out there 23° at O'Hare 24 at midway. I'm James Sears on Chicago's very own 7 20 WGN and WGN radio dot com. Or the temperatures go down, down, down. It's sticking Elizabeth from American weather makers heating, cooling and plumbing. You know as a 60 minute man, now there are more than 4000 reasons to call us today. That's right. When you install a new furnace, air conditioner or heat pump from American weather makers, you can qualify for over $2000 in utility rebates. And with $2000 in tax credits, your savings can be over $4000. Plus, don't forget, our company also
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Judge Keeps CDC Eviction Moratorium but Says It's Illegal
"Judge Dabney Friedrich said. Her hands are tied by an appellate ruling. The last time courts considered the eviction moratorium in the spring. Alabama landlords who were challenging the moratorium are likely to appeal. Frederick wrote that the new temporary ban on evictions that the CDC imposed last week is substantially similar. WGN Sports. The Cubs are in Miami tonight. White Sox are off after the Field of Dreams game yesterday, the forecast from the
John Williams
Asteroid Called Bennu Has a Chance of Hitting Earth in the Next 300 Years
"Now have a much better idea of its path and say the odds of a crash are still low. NASA plans to launch a mission November to see if a spacecraft can hit his space rock. And change its trajectory. WGN SPORTS The Cubs shut out by the Brewers at Wrigley 10. Nothing White Sox lose to the Twins. One Nothing and today is the field of dreams, Game and white in Dyersville. Iowa.
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NASA Says Slim Odds of Asteroid Bennu Slamming Earth
"Now have a much better idea of its path and say the odds of a crash are still low. NASA plans to launch a mission November to see if a spacecraft can hit his space rock. And change its trajectory. WGN SPORTS The Cubs shut out by the Brewers at Wrigley 10. Nothing White Sox lose to the Twins. One Nothing and today is the field of dreams, Game and white in Dyersville. Iowa.
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Miami Courthouse to Undergo Repairs Amid Safety Concerns
"Courthouse will begin undergoing repairs immediately because of safety concerns found during a review that was prompted by the deadly collapse of a nearby condominium building. Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the county is being very aggressive about building safety. Structural concerns were identified some columns that needed to be Some support work that needed to be done. This was known and the activities that continued, but given the circumstances, we've already authorized that. Repair work to begin the confirmed death toll from the collapse of the Champlain Tower South condominium building in Surfside is now up to 86 people 43 are still missing and WGN Sports
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Archeologists Unearth an Ancient Pharaonic City in Egypt
"A 3000 year old lost city south of Cairo. Complete with brick houses, artifacts and tools from ancient times, noted archaeologist So he Hawass said today that an Egyptian mission had discovered the city in the southern province of Luxor. It dates back to what is considered to be a golden era of ancient Egypt. He also said the city was built on the western Bank of the Nile River and was once the largest administrative and industrial settlement off the Empire of the Pharaohs. WGN Sports David and
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Egyptian mummies transported in lavish parade
"Saturday, 18 Kings and four queens were paraded in special shock, observing vehicles for about three miles to their new home in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilizations. But the move reignited talk on social media about the infamous curse, which is blamed recently for the ship blocking the Suez Canal. In a train crash last month that killed dozens. The car stems from a warning on the tomb of Tutankhamen that says death will come on quick wings for those who disturb the king's peace. WGN Sports In the Final four last night, Baylor beat Houston 78 59. Gonzaga
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Opening Day At Chicago Wrigley Field With Fans Returning; Here’s What You Need To know
"A major step out of the pandemic. Today. For the first time in a year, thousands of people will attend a live event in the city. It's opening day at Wrigley Field. WGN's Glenn Marshall is outside of the friendly confines this morning, September 2019. That was the last time fans were actually in this field, enjoying a live baseball game. Now, of course, with fans coming in is gonna be a lot of changes and a different experience for those fans due to the pandemic before you leave home. You definitely want to take your temperature. That's what the Cubs want you to do. Tickets will have in a sign date on them, along with the time and designated zone for you Now, those zones are also in place for getting food and using the bathroom. If you're hungry or thirsty, ordering will be done using a touch less system and that's to the MLB ballpark app on your phone with the option to have food delivered to your seat. And even going through security will be a done differently this year. No need to worry about emptying your pockets. One says she'll be able to order food electronically. There'll be touchless security, people ages two and older will be required to wear masks and the major will have more on opening day. Coming up in WGN sports Mayor
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Court could reimpose Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
"Joe Cars are Nev. Presenting President Joe Biden with an early test of his opposition to capital punishment. Justices agreed this morning to hear an appeal filed by the Trump administration, which carried out executions of 13 federal inmates and its final six months in office. Case will not be heard until the fall. It's unclear how the new administration will approach this Sir NEV case. The initial prosecution and decision to seek a death sentence was made by the Obama administration, of course, where Biden served as vice president. Biden is pledged to seek an end to the federal death penalty. WGN Sports Black Hawks will be in Florida tomorrow. The
Anna Davlantes
Netflix is testing a crackdown on password sharing
"The company is testing out a new policy with select customers, telling them to sign up for a separate account. If they aren't watching with the subscriber. The experiment may not lead to a larger enforcement but could be applied to account security. Research firm Madrid reports that about 33% of all Netflix users share their password with at least one other person. WGN Sports Here's Andy Maser. The Blackhawks reached the
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Prince William says U.K. royals "very much not a racist family"
"Not a racist family and comments made during a visit today to an East London school. William became the first Royal to directly address the explosive interview his brother And Megan gave to Oprah Winfrey. Buckingham Palace sought to respond to the interview as well with a 30 61 word statement. But it has failed to quell the controversy. Now with WGN SPORTS Here's David Good Morning second game of the six game road trip tonight for the Blackhawks against the Dallas Stars right here, A W G M
Anna Davlantes
Swelling after COVID-19 shots may cause cancer false alarms
"After a covert 19 vaccine should let their doctors know to prevent false alarms from side effects. That's advice from cancer experts and radiologists. Sometimes lymph nodes swell after vaccinations. It's a normal reaction by the immune system, but one that could be mistaken for cancer if it shows up on a mammogram or other scan. Panel of cancer experts say you shouldn't delay getting a vaccine or any urgent cancer checkups but tell the radiologist before any scan if you've been recently vaccinated in WGN sports, the Blackhawks host
Anna Davlantes
Italian ambassador killed in Congo while in UN convoy
"And Italian police officer and their driver were killed in an attack on a U. N convoy in an area which is home to several rebel groups. The ambush occurred is the convoy was traveling from Goma, Congo's eastern regional capital, to visit a World Food program school feeding project in a nearby area of the U. N agency said in a statement. W have. P said it was seeking info from local authorities as the ambush happened on a road, which was previously cleared for travel WGN Sports The
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Toro recalls snow blowers due to amputation hazard
"Snow blowers, the 2021 Power Macs. Snow throwers were sold at Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Toro authorized dealers nationwide. There have been reports the Auger may fail to disengage when the control lever is released, posing an amputation hazard. Girl has received five reports of incidents, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers are advised to admit it immediately stop using the recall tour of Power Macs. Snow thrower in contact a Toro authorized dealer for free repair. WGN sports
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Crews Work To Repair Water Main Break Near Willis Tower In Chicago
"Last night, flooding streets and causing quite a bit of damage in the loop. City crews and frigid conditions converged on Willis Tower as water poured into the street and the tower's basement, causing a building power outage for a time. Floodwaters also reportedly found down on the lower Wacker Drive, stranding several people underground. Chicago's Department of Water Management says the problem appears to be with a 12 inch water main on Adams. Between Franklin and Wells Install back at 1932 crews shut down the main an investigation is underway. No reports of injuries. WGN SPORTS Black
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"At six. With Chris Boden face off. It's 6 30 with John and Troy here on W. G. N and the Bulls begin a three game road trip taking on the Pacers. I'm Kevin Powell, WGN Sports and now your forecast from the WGN Chicago Weather Center here is meteorologist Paul Conrad Snow all over Spread Chicago. And this afternoon, we could see 1 to 4 inches of new snow fall tally up here during the daytime hours with the heaviest snow in Cook County look for daytime high readings into the mid teens. See Northerly winds 10 to 20 MPH and that will create sub zero wind chill values all day long for tonight. Snow heavy at times windy conditions We could see 2 to 8 additional inches of snowfall here tonight and into tomorrow morning With the heaviest snowfalls into Cook County. Look for overnight low readings down to near 10 for tomorrow. More snow possible. Maybe 1 to 2 additional inches and another Cold day with highs near 20 from the WGN Weather Center. I'm Paul Conrad. Currently light snow throughout the area. Cloudy skies temperatures right around 10 degrees, but the wind chill below zero for all areas near us and for your money on WGN. The President's Day holiday has US markets closed. Asian and European markets all closed mostly up on Don clipping on Chicago's very own 7 20 W G s very much Don Jon Hansen and for Anna Devante, as they normally say, what death and taxes are first hour will be snow and taxes will cover it all in a few minutes on WGN. If you've got an insurance question, you could talk to a park Ranger. But the only quotes they'd probably give you would be about the beauty of a fallen leaf or ripples in.
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Mary Wilson, original member of the Supremes, dead at 76
"The Supremes has died, her longtime publicist says willing, Wilson died suddenly last night in her home in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson, Nevada. She was 76 in 2014. Wilson told The Associated Press. She continued to speak with Diana Ross over the years and loved both her and Florence Ballard, the other original supreme who preceded her in death. We do talk, but not as often as I would like to, but we do and we are The hearts of their You know, we're like sisters. I love flow and Diane to this day, almost as much as I love my own system, Supremes were Motown's most successful act of the 1960 turning out 12 number one singles. Now, with WGN SPORTS Here's David. It took a while for the
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"Hitting the Chicago area this weekend. Here's WGN's Judy Wang with more on that in two years Since we have experienced these conditions, the last few winners haven't been that bad. And January was warmer than normal. After today, snow expect wind chills down to 25 below, possibly and due to the conditions, the lakefront trail is closed from North Avenue in Ohio and all Park District Ice wings will be closed Sunday. The city of Chicago does have six warming shelters open. Most are open 9 to 5 on weekdays, only the only shelter that's open. 24 7 is the Garfield Community Center. Full forecast is coming up in a bed Chicago public schools, said pre K and cluster teachers who failed to report in person on Monday. We'll have their access to the system terminated At the end of the day. CPS and CTU are at odds over the timeline for reopening in person learning accommodations for staff with vulnerable family members, metrics and vaccinations. Here's Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. In order to implement Seti's plan, we would have to stop vaccine distribution across the entire city for everyone else literally and its latest offer. CPS proposed a staggered return over the course of three weeks, starting with pre K and special education classes. On Tuesday. A Chicago police officer was charged with attempted murder this week for an off duty shooting last fall. Joseph Cabrera is also facing added charges of false reporting and obstruction of justice stemming from an incident last October. Prosecutors say Cabrera confronted a couple sitting in their car. He allegedly yelled at the couple to leave when the man got out of the car to confront Cabrera, the off duty cop shot at him but missed When officers arrived, Cabrera claimed he was attacked. Prosecutors say Cabrera was never assaulted. They also charged that because of Cabrera's false information, he was treated like the victim at the scene. While the other man was put in handcuffs. Cabrera was relieved of his police powers last month. Aurora has seen an uptick in homicides this year and shootings have gone up 40% since 2020 chief of police, Kristen's, Eamon says. They're hopeful new technology can help officers respond to shootings faster are critical incident. Intel Center is leveraging state of the art technology that AIDS US in solving crime by capturing those who committed. She's also encouraging the public to come forward with any information about violent crimes and Chicago police are seeking to men wanted in connection with two Carjackings reported last week on the North side. Two men approach to person around 8 30 PM January 26th on the 1500 block of West Granville and Edgewater and showed a handgun before taking their vehicle. The man carjacked another person Monday night, a few blocks away from that original. They're described as between 14 and 25 years old wearing black jackets or black hooded sweatshirts. Anyone with information is asked to call area three detectives now for WGN Sports. Here's Jo brand kind of two losses for the Bulls. Last night, they fell to Orlando 1, 23, 1, 19 and Remarking and left the game with a sprained right shoulder. Billy Donovan says he doesn't expect market into play against the Magic again tonight. The son of the Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was involved in a car accident last night that sent one child to the hospital with serious injuries. Kansas City's assistant linebackers coach Britt Reid, struck two cars and his pickup truck. They were parked on an entrance ramp after one of the cars ran out of gas. The second car that Britt Reid struck had a four and five year old in it. The five year old was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries. Reed admitted to having some drinks. Police say his eyes were bloodshot. Red Reed has been hospitalized, too. He will not coach in tomorrow's football game. And all these top free agent Trevor Bauer has his new home This season is about making sure history remembers us, as we wished to be remembered this season is about adding to our legacy. And I can't wait. Dodger fans the N L Cy Young Award winner announcing on YouTube yesterday he'll be joining the world champs. The deal is reportedly worth three years $102 million with to opt outs. College basketball last night, you I see lost to the horizon Leagues, hottest team and right in the right state Raiders will host them again this evening. College basketball today. Northwestern host Purdue looking to snap an eight game losing skid. The pre games at 3 15. The tip off a 3 30 with Dave Bennett on 7 20, WGN WGN radio dot com. I'm Jo brand, WGN Sports and now your forecast from the WGN Chicago Weather Center. Here's meteorologist Mike Johnson. Son John this morning. Give way to more cloud cover this afternoon and snow, was it Thank you to move into the region, especially late in the afternoon. When temperatures top out in the lower teams. There's no continues this evening tapering off coming to an end by midnight. Total snow accumulations between one and maybe as much as four inches impossible, will become mostly clearing very cold tonight, dropping to around six below with wind chills is called a 20 even 30 degrees below zero. Clouds increase once again on Sunday temperature only topping around your seven wind chills remaining below zero could see a little light snow during the evening hours from the.
Chicago's Afternoon News
"Midnight Train to Georgia' songwriter Jim Weatherly dies
"Is dead. Jim Weatherly was 77 years old, his friend, music publisher Charlie Monk tells the Tennessee and Wetherly died in his national area home Wednesday of natural causes. Weatherly released five studio albums during his career but was best known for his collaboration with Gladys Knight and the Pips. Midnight Train to Georgia was originally written as a country song. Its title before it was changed was midnight plane to Houston. WGN Sports Here's Kevin Powell. Thank you. Lauren
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"The Sparks after a big win over Iowa. 12th ranked Illinois hits the road tonight at Indiana, Dave added. WGN Sports and now the WGN forecast. Mostly cloudy skies across Chicago and here this afternoon we'll go in and out of periods of sunshine, but temperatures today in the low thirties tonight will drop down to about 15 degrees. Partly cloudy skies and then for tomorrow again partly sunny conditions with temperatures in the lower thirties. We have a rain snow system that looks to pull in here on Thursday, looks like rain South Snow north and some accumulation of snow fall for all of us potentially here Thursday night in the very early Friday morning Arctic air kicks in for Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Sunday Monday high temperatures only in the single digits from the WGN Weather Center. I'm Paul Conrad your money on WGN here, Steve Alexander. Wall Street remains on fire in a good way, unless you are still holding Gamestop in some of the others. Shorted stocks shares SNP right now is up 66 points of 38 39 of the NASDAQ's 2 23 At 13 6 25, The Dow's 5 93 30,000, NATO. Five Each of those up between Let's see 1.5 and 2% Russell two thousand's up about 1.1% or 24 points. Volatility is we measured at the CBO. He's vics is down about 15%. Gamestop shares now 47% lower at $117, AMC, the theater company Down 39% at $8 a share costs the headphone company down 39% at $21 and BlackBerry that Last to the big shorted stocks is down 17% at 12 15 a share among local an area companies. Caterpillar is up three and three quarters percent dear is up just over 3% as well. Knave. A star is not joining in the fun with the equipment makers. It's down about 1/10 of a percent ADM is up about 1.5% McDonald's is up 1.6%. And Ford is up about a half percent. GM is up 2%. Walgreens continues to be one of the few losers so far today it's down about 1/10 of a percent checking commodities that the Let's check with the groups were to my screen. Go. We've got to crude oil right now Trading down about their up about 59 cents a 54 14 per barrel. Oldest trading down $5.5 After Chicago board of Trade corn continues to lag behind the other two big commodities down about a quarter of a penny beans are up nearly two cents and wed his trading. About a quarter of a penny higher and that's your money on 7 20 WGN, and I'm Laurin Latka on Chicago's very on 7 20, w G and one of the hot stocks. What are the not so hot stocks? And what about the amount of credit card debt you are carrying? Talk about all of that The wind trust business lunches. Next. A little flexibility can go a long way by refinancing your newer use out of line with, 10 said. You can lower your monthly payments for more flexibility in your budget. You can even schedule your first.
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"Since 2017, according to police data. Tallies do not include homicides committed in self defense, or that may have occurred on state property such as expressways. According to the Tribune. Homicides for the first month of 2021 is a jump of about 46% from 2020 when 35 were recorded. The total number of people shot in January also jumped by about 53% from 158 to 241 more lap to WGN news More than 78 Community groups are calling on the Chicago Police Board to fire police Union President John Cat Zahra as a police officer. The group, which includes the Hou of Illinois inequality, Illinois sent a letter to the board urging them to act on police Superintendent David Brown's recommendation that captain Zara be fired. Tribune says captain's Our plans to continue to represent his members in the group should be focusing on crime in Chicago. No word from the Chicago Teachers Union or the District. Today's negotiations continue over in person learning teachers want remote learning to continue until most teachers could be vaccinated. Mayor LIFE HOTELS MSNBC, The city has a row, both robust vaccination plan for the teachers. Which targets of the hardest hit neighborhoods from Covic. We started the program just last week called Protect Chicago. Plus, we're going deep into the 15 most challenged neighborhoods through the pandemic, where percent positivity is fine and we are going into those neighborhoods and providing them with free. Back seen the major sticking points between the two sides continues to be vaccinations and accommodations for teachers or their family members who are high risk the number of a minister Corona virus vaccine doses across the country is catching up to the number distributed, the CDC says over 32 million shots have been given in the US as of today, That's roughly 65% of the nearly 50 million doses delivered around the country. Said Republican senators are at the White House this afternoon to charting negotiate with President Biden over his $1.9 trillion covert relief package. Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Cheri Boost Oh supports the Biden Planet says Congress is prepared to act with or without Republicans welcome our friends across the aisle to be part of the solution. If there is an unwillingness to keep in mind the people, the small businesses are communities. Then, then we'll get the job done. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has already signaled plans to bring the Biden bill to the floor as early as next week. Chicago based United is asking Congress for more money to get through the pandemic. United received 15 billion is part of the last stimulus payout. The company says without another 15 billion to help them get through the end of September. 14,000 employees may have to be furloughed WGN SPORTS Here's Kevin Pal he Kansas City chiefs, placing a pair of players wide receiver to Marcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore on the cove in 19 list. As close contact as they begin their final preparations for the Super Bowl against Tampa. Chiefs coach Andy Reid says he was told of these situations Sunday but couldn't provide any other information. Both players would need to return negative test throughout the week to get off that list and the eligible for Sunday's game. Candace Parker's coming home the two time WMD, MBA and VP Agreeing on a contract with the Chicago Sky. She spent her entire career in L. A at the United Center Tonight. Bulls hosting the Knicks and three schedule adjustments for T'pol basketball have been announced by the Big East Conference, including a postponement of Wednesday night's game against Xavier. Because of a covert 19 issue with The Musketeers program Dip all scheduled game at Villanova on February, 9th has been postponing the previously postpone game at ST John's. Has been rescheduled for February. 20th has anyone suffered more than two Paul that men's basketball team is just all season. I mean, it took in what three weeks after the season started just to play a single game, so Been tough for them. I'm Kevin Powell, WGN Sports and now Tom's Skillings forecast from the Perm ASIO Weather Center Tonight Partly cloudy, colder. A few flurries possible in northwest Indiana. Alot of 18, but nine degrees inland. Tomorrow. Partly.
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"The Emmy and Tony Award winning actress was known for her roles in Sounder and the Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Tyson's memoir, Justus I Am was published this week. She was 96 Cold Night is ahead, The W GM meteorologist Tom Skilling says more significant snowfall could be on the way for the weekend. We got a nine degree low expected tonight that settle here for blue out in the suburbs starts moderating tomorrow night and Weekend storm threat, crowed Snow is expected to develop late Saturday through Sunday. We'll have the full forecast coming up WGN SPORTS Here's Kevin Pallet over a week away from the Super Bowl of much of the talk today in the NFL was about to Shawn Watson, the quarterback, requesting a trade out of Houston. Three time pro Bowler has been unhappy since the team traded away his number one receiver. DeAndre Hopkins, followed by some front office moves and coaching hires. We'll see what the Bears decide to offer Houston for Watson gotta figure their employees there. Meanwhile, the Bears hiring former Texans outside linebackers coach Chris Rumph Blackhawks, agreeing to terms with defenseman Madison Bowie to a two year contract to set career highs and assists and points. With the Red Wings last season. Hawks back on home ice tomorrow night against Columbus will have that game here on W. G. M. Tonight's game between the Golden Knights in the ST Louis Blues has been postponed, The NHL says Ah Vegas player and another coach of entered Cove in 19 Protocol in writing picture called Stuart agreeing on a one year deal with the Cubs. After he opted out of last season because of the pandemic. Before that, he spent a couple seasons with Minnesota. Posting a 639 You are a I'm Kevin Powell, WGN Sports and now Tom's Skillings forecast from the Perm. ASIO Weather Center tonight. Scattered clouds cold, lighter winds. Most of eight in the city before below in some outlying areas Friday, Partly sunny cold with a high of 30 Saturday clouds lower and thinking winds increased chance of snow late in the day. More likely, Saturday evening. Ah, high of 35 your money on WGN. The Dow closed up 299 points today. NASDAQ Up 60, 60 S and P 500 up 36 points. Gold Down today. Oil Down 57 Cents a $52.28 The vics that the CBO we down seven points. I'm Kim Gordon on Chicago's very own. 7 20, WGN. It's a new year and with T Mobile..
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"We'll look at WGN traffic for Stop and go on the Edens inbound between two Ian Montrose because of road construction, Kennedy is stopping Go inbound between Harlem and Montrose. Eisenhower stop and go inbound between Wolf Road and 17th Avenue. Beginning Monday, Illinois will move to the next phase of the vaccine roll out the Illinois National Guard's been called in to help administer those shots. 3.2 million residents over the age of 65. Some frontline essential workers will be eligible to be vaccinated in phase one Be. It may take until March to give everyone in the group who wants to be vaccinated a shot. Latest coronavirus numbers are in. We get that from WGN's gave Salgado On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 5152 new cases of covert 19. This comes as indoor dining resumes in Chicago I D pH is also reporting 97 new deaths from Corona virus. It's the second straight day, much less than 100. New fatalities were reported. 110,178 tests have been conducted in the last day. 3121, Illinois residents are hospitalized with the virus. While 657,820 doses of the code vaccine have been administered. The positivity rate is at 4.9% gave Salgado WGN. Jo Brand has WGN SPORTS Tonight. The Bulls host the reigning champion Lakers at the United Center, Bulls are looking for their fourth straight win. Blackhawks continue their rivalry revival. They'll host Detroit tomorrow. Looking for their second straight win against the Red Wings. After the victory last night, the Cubs agreed to terms with catcher Austin Roe mine he spent last year with Detroit. Two years ago, he had 2 81 with the Yankees and 72 games in college basketball. Northwestern looks to end a six game losing streak Today. They're visiting Penn State at six o'clock. Davin it, Joey Meyer started coverage at 5 45. Right here on 7 20, WGN and WGN radio dot com I'm Jo brand, WGN Sports. The forecast from the WGN Chicago Weather Center Sunny today Low thirties tonight cloudy light snow flurries developing late low 25 cloudy, occasional flurries or light snow tomorrow and a high of 33 30 degrees. Right now at O'Hare, and I'm Bob Kessler on Chicago's very own. 7, 20, Wg and Thies are the sounds of a dinner a dinner that almost.
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"No date's been set for that one. Now look at WGN Sports with Jo Brand one win under their belt. Now the Blackhawks look to make it to straight against the Red Wings tomorrow afternoon. Of course, the performance can be better, but we did some good things. And so it's lot easier build on that. If you get a victory, so happy for the guys, they're going to feel a lot better. Going to bed tonight and makes it look easy to get back to work. 12 That's head coach Jeremy College in last night after his team beat the Red Wings. 4 to 1. Tomorrow's matinee is at 11 30. Chris Boden will start the coverage at 11 o'clock. Right here on 7 20, WGN. Tonight the Bulls look to make it four straight wins as they host the reigning champion Lakers Bulls have scored at least 110 points in their last nine games. College basketball Tonight. Northwestern heads depends State looking to end a six game losing streak. Tip off at Happy Valley is at six o'clock. David it Joey Meyer start the broadcast at 5 45. Right here on 7 20, WGN and WGN radio dot com. Also later today, you I see looks to make it four straight wins. They continue visiting Youngstown State to Paul in Milwaukee. Tip off at five today for the war on I 94 Illinois State host Valpo. Also in baseball. Today, the Cubs made things official with Austin Roe mine. The 32 year old catcher's spent last year with Detroit. He had 2 38 37 games. He's been in the league since 2011 I'm Jo brand w G and Sports. And now your forecast from the WGN Chicago Weather Center. Here's meteorologist Mike Hammer. Next, Sonny. What frigid start to this Saturday, followed by increasing cloudiness This afternoon is the next weather system approaches. Look for high 27 degrees tonight cloudy with light snow flurries developing late low of 25 for tomorrow cloudy with occasional flurries or light snow. Total accumulation around an inch and a half north through a dusting south. Tomorrow's high warming up to 33. I'm Monday, a second weather system begins to approach Wendy was snow or a wintry mix developing late in the day. I have 33 on Monday night, Wendy was snow, possibly heavy. With a low of 28 Tuesday. The snow threat tapers, blustery and cold with a high of 30. Then on Wednesday, a quiet day Mostly cloudy with a high of 29 from the WGN Weather Center of my camera. Partly sunny skies right now 20 degrees at O'Hare, 22 at Midway and downtown..
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"It here on WGN started with Chris Boden is pregame at 6 30. The Bulls play it, Charlotte going for three in a row. David it WGN sports. And now the WGN forecast. We'll have abundant sunshine for the rest of today. Plenty of cold air as well. Highs on Lee in the lower twenties windchills staying in the single digits for most of us, clear and cold tonight lows down to around nine degrees closer to zero in some of those spots that have heavier snow pack. We'll increase our college on Saturday for hiding the upper twenties could feel little snow during the evening hours. Better potential for life's No. Saturday night and continuing into our Sunday especially the morning hours, maybe a couple of inches of accumulation possible man look for highs and lower thirties more light snow expected here on Monday, but from or accumulation with highs in the lower thirties from the WGN Weather Center. I'm a neurologist by chance. Your money on WGN here. Steve Alexander, who are in the global stock markets retreated today after a resurgence of Corona virus infections in China, and also a rise in cases in Southeast Asia. And as we saw earlier what starts they're usually winds up over here. Hope not. Wall Street markets are following suit with the Dow right now down 171 points, the S and P is down. 11 NASDAQ's down about 20 and the Russell 2000 right now is down about 2 12.5 points volatility as measured by the CBO. We In the vics is now up about one and three quarters percent. Ford and GM have been Avenue stock market run for the ages this month is investors cheer on the company's investment in evey electric vehicles. Ford is taking a breather. Today, though down about 1.4% GM is just a fraction higher as we've heard many times from our group of real estate adverts here on WGN, the housing market continues to be.
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"100 tickets to season ticket holders. Games on Tuesday and Wednesday against the Hawks. I'm Kevin Powell, WGN Sports and now the WGN forecast, going to be mostly sunny and breezy for the rest of today. Look for highs in the upper thirties but win Jill saying in the upper twenties. Partly cloudy tonight as a cold front moves to the region. We have the potential to be from flurries and prospects of snow showers, lowest fall into the mid teens. Will become mostly sunny again here for Friday highs in the mid twenties, then increasing cons on Saturn with highs in the upper twenties. A chance for some show arrives here Saturday night and continues into Sunday, especially in the morning hours could see some minor accumulations under mostly carnies guys look for highs in the lower 30 will be mostly cardigan on Monday, There's a chance for a wintry mix around with breezy conditions and hides once more in the lower thirties from the WGN Weather Center. I'm a urologist. My chances. Your money on WGN stocks are drifting on Wall Street hovering near their record highs. Insured travelers jumped after reporting a stronger than expected profit as most companies have been doing so far in the earning season. United Airlines fell after reporting a worst loss than expected. Economic reports were mixed, including one showing 900,000 workers applied for unemployment benefits last week. Right now, the Dow was up 12 points at 31,200. NASDAQ Up 66 points at 5 13,023. The S and P. 500 is up three points at 38 55. I'm Lauren Lap on Chicago's very own 7, 20, w G and And you even get one. We'll talk about that. Well, Chicago teachers strike Should they several points of view coming up on the show on that very issue. And where a Where can I get a pair of those Bernie Mittens? Anybody? No. Coming up on the show..
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At Least 12 Chicago Police Officers And Supervisors Suspended After Lounging In Congressman’s Office Amid Looting, Sources Say
"After they were accused of lounging in the burglarized office of Congressman Bobby Rush during looting last spring, the officers were suspended and one was issued a proper man. Last June, Mayer Lightfoot in Rush released images they claimed showed the officers making popcorn, drinking coffee and sleeping on a couch in the congressman Southside Campaign office while nearby businesses were being looted. Now we WGN sports. Here's Dave in
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"The College football championship. The Bulls game of the Boston Tonight postponed because of Health and safety protocols. Dave INNIT, WGN Sports and now the W G M forecast partly sunny skies across Chicagoland here this afternoon. Our temperatures will climb into the mid thirties clouds on the increase here tonight and we'll drop into the upper twenties for tomorrow. Look for temperatures in the upper thirties under mostly cloudy skies. Cloudy here Thursday with daytime high readings in the upper thirties. Thursday afternoon and into Thursday night will bring in the chances rain and snow and Friday will you see some snow that has the potential to accumulate across the area? We'll see daytime high we needs Friday in the lower thirties. From the WGN Weather Center. I'm Paul Conrad. Your money on WGN here, Steve Alexander Lauren. The Wall Street markets are flat right now. I'll get to the numbers momentarily. Crude oil is making some used today futures hitting any 11 month high and some of the stocks that have been laggards for much of that time. Having themselves a moment. Occidental Petroleum but patchy energy Devon Energy Marathon Energy are four of the top five. Gaynor's on the S and P right now Slumber Jay and major Oilfield services company. Is up. 20% year today. Bank stocks doing well. The vase well, GM is up 6% on its evey delivery. Van News Ford After riding off, it's Brazil operations is up about 5%. Overall, the SNP right house down about five points at 37 94. The Dow's happened less than a point at 31,009. The NASDAQ is up about four points at 13 40. The Russell 2000 is steadily been up about 1.3 or 4% so far today, and that's where it is right now. 27 points at 21 18. The volatility index of the vics is up about two thirds of a percentage point. Come out of these crude oil As I mentioned having a day it's up 76 cents now at 53 old one a barrel that's about 1.45% Higher gold is trading down $11 at 18 39 LaSalle Street, the bowls or her loose there after the USDA is reports on supply and.
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"Rampant US to 31 is closed until one this afternoon. No delays on the other major roadways. But downtown Wabash is close between record and Hubbard for bridge maintenance until three in Chicago Ridge. 103rd is blacked between Harlem in Southwest Highway by an overturned vehicle and there's an accident on the south side of 87. In Lafayette. President Trump is slamming Democratic moves to impeach him for a second time on the beach, but it's really a continuation of the greatest witch hunt in the history of politics. It's ridiculous. It's absolutely ridiculous. This impeachment is causing tremendous anger. The House is planning on voting today to decide whether to ask Vice President Mike Pence toe bring out the 25th amendment and boot President Trump from the White House. Pence hasn't seemed willing to invoke the 25th amendment against Trump and impeachment article has already been written, accusing the president of incitement of insurrection after the violence at the U. S Capitol last week. Preparations are underway for potential protests ahead of the inauguration on January 20th news Nation reporter Anna were Nikki in Washington has details in just over a week. All eyes will be on Washington as Joe Biden and Kamila Harris are sworn in on the steps of the U. S. Capitol. Three branches come together. You're outside. Both from the ground and the air. There's a lot to worry about as the head of the congressional committee overseeing the inauguration, Missouri Republican Senator Roy Blunt says after Wednesday's deadly riot at the Capitol. Security will be a lot tighter. Frankly, the government's trying more vulnerable at that moment and almost any other moment. The FBI issued a warning yesterday, saying that a group has threatened to travel to D C and stage an uprising if Congress removes Trump from office and also warned that all 50 state capitals could be targets this week for the kind of action scene last week by supporters of President Trump. Visor and buy on Tech are planning to produce upwards of two billion doses of their covert 19 vaccine By the end of the year, the companies said. They're boosting their output by more than 50% in response to global demand, they previously only expected to produce around 1.3 billion doses this year, and these figures come as the company's at new production lines and are able to extract more vaccine doses from a single vial. As Chicago Public School and the teachers union continue to feud over school safety for in person learning social studies teacher Jenny Dill less Theo Carson says there was a covert exposure at McCutchen Elementary last Friday, and the staff wasn't informed until Sunday. At that point, a couple other staff members were experiencing symptoms. And then on Monday yesterday, when when people went into the building we have staff members come in, who then later left later in the day, exhibiting symptoms. And there wasn't any notification to families until about 1 P.m. yesterday that there had been a covert case at our school. CPS chief Education officer LaTonya McDade couldn't comment on that specific situation, but says CPS has a detailed procedure for those occurrences. We do have Our covert dashboard, So we regularly report positive cases in the district, both at the district level. A zwelling parents can see individual schools. If you go to CPS to et you that covert dashboard is there and it's regularly updated. Starting today. Chicago Public schools will not pay teachers that refused to return to the buildings, and McDade says over 75% of staff showed up for work yesterday. WGN Sports Here's Dave in it. When the Blackhawks Open the season tomorrow. Jeremy Colin in will be coaching. Armed with a contract extension, the Hawks announced today. They have agreed on a two year extension for college in who's in his third season, his coach that the old rounds through 2023 the Hawks at Tampa Bay tomorrow, pre game 6 30 a W G M The White Sox solidify their bullpen with the addition of former A's closer Liam Hendriks. Alabama celebrates the College football championship, the Bulls game of the Boston Tonight, postponed because of health and safety protocols. David at WGN Sports, and now the WGN forecast partial sunshine across Chicagoland here this afternoon we'll watch our temperatures climb into the mid thirties.
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"Michael Madigan announced today he's suspending his campaign for House speaker, the 78 year old says in a statement. This is not a withdraw, but he directed House Democrats to work toward finding a replacement. Madigan has lost support among House members since he was implicated in a federal bribery investigation involving Com. Ed. He denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged criminally. Democrats have introduced an article of impeachment against President Trump, accusing him of inciting the violent and deadly attack on the U. S. Capitol last week. Congressman Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, says the president must be impeached for a second time. Nine days is a long time for this president to do damage. Hey, showed that on Wednesday when we were going through what should have been And ordered historic but ceremonial process of counting the electors, he says the president remains a real and present danger to the country every day he remains in office. The impeachment is on a fast track in the House will meet on Wednesday, A week after the attack, Almost two dozen former Republican lawmakers have signed a letter calling for impeachment. The FBI has sent a memo to law enforcement agencies across the country warning of possible armed protest at all 50 State Capitol building starting January 16th. It also says an armed group has threatened to travel to Washington the same day and stage an uprising if Congress removes President Trump from office. The memo includes information provided by the A. T F D, a Defense Department park police. And the U. S marshals Staples is offering to purchase the parent company of Competitors Office Depot, the company proposed an acquisition for about $2.1 billion. This is the third time Staples has attempted to purchase its rival, but each deal has been rejected by the Federal Trade Commission. Some Chicago schools are officially open again. Pre K and Cluster students return for in person learning today. Despite concerns from the Chicago Teachers Union about the safety of classrooms. CPS CEO Dr Janice Jackson says the majority majority of teachers came to work. I'm happy to report that there's a small group of individuals that are just simply resisting. Most of our teachers are following the protocol, most of them are coming to work number one or following the protocols and in some cases still working through the 88 requirements. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade, are expected to return. In February. The city of Chicago extended it stay at home advisory through January. 22nd despite the reopening of some CPS schools, public Health Department commissioner Dr Allison Or would, he says the city is doing better than the rest of the country. When it comes to cases and hospitalizations. We specifically saying people who are going to work Who are going to school or who are performing other essential activities should continue to do those. But if there are things that are not essential, we've asked people to limit that. Lifting mitigations will be decided by the state on January 15th in Illinois. Today, the state reporting 4776 new coronavirus cases and 53 additional death. WGN SPORTS. Here's Kevin Powell. You Kim. Among the many decisions the Bears laugh to make this offseason is what to do. With Ellen Robinson. No contract extension finalized during the season, there is a chance that bears could franchise tag him. What do you feel about that? I'm not going then into that right now again, And I think everybody knows a little bit on how I feel about that, You know, But again, I'm not going to really get into that right now. I have to say it's not your preference. Um I plead the fifth on that man. Then, of course, there are questions about the future of Ryan Pace met Maggie and midst Robiskie with the team. The Bears declining Stravinsky's fifth year rookie option before the season. Doug Peterson, who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl just three years ago, let go today after his team finished the season with just four wins. Ohio State in Alabama met will meet for the first time in six years, last match up with a Buckeyes win in the College Football playoff semifinal tonight. The battle For the national championship. The Bulls Celtics game scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed because of covert related in contact tracing issues just a couple days away from the Blackhawks season opener tonight. Here on W G N R new weekly program, Blackhawks Live debuts Chris Boden and Nick is Mommy will preview the season beginning just after seven and in college hoops to Paul hosting number 25. You can Kevin Powell, WGN Sports and now the W G M forecast overcast conditions across Chicago and here today with seasonable temperatures will see our daytime high readings today, topping out into the lower thirties. For tonight. Cobb's continue will drop only into the effort twenties and then temperatures rebound tomorrow Tuesday. With mostly cloudy skies Will max out into the mid thirties upper thirties here with clogs on Wednesday and Thursday looks like Thursday afternoon Thursday night. We could see some rain snow showers before colder air returns on Friday with a few passing snow showers from the WGN Weather Center. I'm Paul can rip your money on W G and the Dow closed down 89 points today. Nesic Down 1 65, the S and P. 500 down 25 points. I'm Kim Gordon on Chicago's very own. 7. 20, WGN, WGN Channel nine Spend. Bradley will go join us again this week. He was off for a few days last week covering the news or doing the news. I should say for Channel nine the late news so it couldn't be.
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"Ryan's okay. An accident. Southwest side Western and 54th and watch foursome CT. A Red line delays Amir Vandeveld mad at Traffic center, reminding you to drive responsibly. It really is a matter of life or death. The coronavirus positivity rate in Illinois is taking up again to 8.6%. That's the highest highest it's been since mid December. The state reporting today 5059 new cases and 79 additional death in Indiana. There's been a slight decrease in hospitalizations following a serious of spikes. Throughout December, the Indiana State Department of Health Reports. 2836 Hoosiers were hospitalized with Kovar 19 as of Sunday. That's an 18% decrease from the States Hospitalization peak earlier this month. The state agency also added 208 new cases of coronavirus in Indiana schools. So far, 1886 schools have had at least one confirmed case of covert 19. Lauren Lap Good WGN News. The first confirmed case of the more contagious cove in 19 U. K strain is being confirmed in New York State governor Cuomo says the case was confirmed in a man who works in a jewelry store in Saratoga County. The man had not traveled recently suggesting community spread. England will go through another national lockdown this time to fight the new Corona virus mutation. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says leaving home is only acceptable for things like shopping for essential goods online Learning for schools and universities begins tomorrow. More than 30. Chicago Aldermen have written a letter to Mayor Lightfoot in CPS CEO Janice Jackson. They don't think it's safe to reopen in person learning in Chicago public schools Alderman Daniela spotted spoke with WGN's John Williams. We have Uh, proven that the filtration systems can work that the contact tracing is adequate where we can actually do safe and healthy learning from the classroom. CPS special education Preach K teachers returned to the classroom today as the Chicago Teachers union objects to teachers going back to CTU holding a rally this afternoon Republicans in the Illinois House here the upcoming lame duck legislative session will included tax increase. House GOP leader Jim Durkin says Democrats may turn to taxpayers to shore up a big budget deficit caused by the pandemic. Lack of a federal bailout and the failure of the graduated income tax proposal in November. Now, after voters just sent the Democrats in message, Madigan and his cohorts will be trying to sneak a tax increase Yes, sneak a tax increase into the lame duck session. Call your state representative. Now let them know that you're not form or taxes, and they must reject Madigan, a speaker of the next General Assembly. No agenda has been separate. Other topics could include police reform. Former office manager of the Southwest suburban construction company has been charged with fraud for allegedly embezzling more than $2.3 million from the company. Prosecutors say 17 72 year old Mildred Crowley, a bourbon a opened a corporate credit card, and charged the Lamont based company for personal expenses, including travel and payments to a private horse farm. Alleged fraud scheme span from 2009 to 2020 on arraignment date has not been set. WGN SPORTS Here's Kevin Powell. Thank you. Kim. The Bears lost to the Saints and Week eight was the second of a six game losing streak. We'll get another shot at New Orleans on Sunday after backing into the postseason. It'll be a tough test for the Bears Offense of Saints defense forth in the NFL in yards allowed per game, though the Saints could be without star running back Calvin Camaro. He tested positive for covert 19 on Thursday he won't be able to practice this week, Blackhawks held their first on ice practice of training camp Today, a number of familiar faces were not there. Defenseman Brent Seabrook Was that listed as unfit to participate also missing captain Jonathan Tapes, who announced last week that he would be away from the team while he dealt with an unspecified illness. His Patrick Kane on how the teams reacting to recent personnel losses, opportunity for players to establish themselves as NHL players for Guys that have done that to establish themselves as a league players, and we have pretty young team and there's a lot of opportunity here going forward. Blackhawks Open the season a week from Wednesday, March Madness will be played entirely in Indiana's the NC double attempt to create a bubble format for the tournament. Majority. The games will be played in or around Indianapolis COLLEGE hoops tonight. Indiana hosting Maryland Southern Illinois visits Drake and in women's hoops that Wintrust Arena today number 22 Paul Topping Villanova 94 82. I'm Kevin Powell, WGN Sports and now Tom's Skillings forecast from the primacy of Weather Center tonight through Wednesday cloudy, cold, damp and Ross and Hayes and light freezing fog, especially in the night time of morning hours. Also been.
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"David. Good morning. If you thought beating the Packers and the season finale to make the playoffs was too much to ask of the Bears. You were partially right. They didn't beat the Packers, but they still made the playoffs despite their 35 16 law, another sizable loss to the Packers, But the Bears are still going to the playoffs. I would probably be a little bit upset if our locker room Was just like going crazy and celebrating being excited in the locker room after the game. I'd be a little bit concerned, and our guys weren't so they'll re shift their focus and get ready tomorrow. Matt Maggie, telling his team the feel the hurt from Sunday's loss, but that he wants him to turn the page to the New Orleans Saints quickly. Back in November. The Bears took the Saints toe overtime, but lost it. Soldier field covering the Bears. Adam Hoke, WGN sports Bears will play the second game on Sunday. 3 40 PM against the Saints in New Orleans last night, the final playoff spot. Locked up by Washington, which won the NFC East with a seven and nine record. Thanks to a 22 14 win in Philly. The Jaguars today fired their coach Doug Marone, They were one and 15 the Bulls you three and four after 1 18. What Await went over Dallas Sack Levin, 39 Kobe White. 23 for the Bulls, who played without four players because of Cove it and covert protocols The Mavericks played without their star Luca Don church because of injury. Blackhawks Open training camp today after signing forward Dylan Strome to a two year extension. College basketball second straight loss for Northwestern after a three No big 10 starts. The Wildcats roughed up by unbeaten Michigan 85 66. They'll host Illinois Thursday night. David it w G. M Sport Now the forecast from the WGN Chicago Weather Center here's meteorologist Morgan Cook, Mayer. Good morning areas of Fuck here this morning patchy and toward the lake front, and it gets more dense the further West you head Down to about a quarter mile half mile and quite a few spots. Plus freezing. Fog is a concern as temperatures go down to the twenties, and the ground is cold. So slick spots on the road certainly possible out there. Attempts it anywhere from the low twenties to the upper this morning, and we make it to the low to mid thirties this afternoon cloudy sky this morning and through your daytime hours. Quick shot of snow here tonight with a little freezing drizzle possibly mixed him from the WGN Weather Center. I'm working Coke Meyer. Cloudy skies now and so far, you know, hair 25 their visibility about Half a mile. The windchill is 18 little bit of light snow at midway now in 25 some light snow here at the lakefront in 25. Some snow also reported in Waukegan, where it's 26. Now, your money on WGN. Good morning, Steve Alexander. Good morning. Here we go. The first trading day of 2021 after a wild but very profitable year for investors and fora. One case, probably. And in the first half hour, the Dow and the S and P. Both rose slightly setting record highs. But Quickly dropped off the door right.
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"The Wizards won 33 to 1 30 out of Porter Jr with 28 points and 12 rebounds and the White Sox reliever Evan Marshall avoid arbitration. They agree. You're a one year deal. I'm any major WGN Sports and the forecast from the WGN Chicago Weather Center meteorologist Morgan Cold Fire. Good morning. We start out this morning with temperatures in the teens and twenties and freezing rain with snow lifting northward. Biggest concern will be the freezing rain to start the day. Some areas under a nice store morning. Far south and Southwest through your morning hours. All day is accumulating ice is expected and as much as 3/10 of an inch of ice possible in some spots will also watch accumulating snow. Most of us under a winter weather advisory, including Cook County, accumulating snow expected here starting in the mid afternoon, hours north and west and spreading through the area this evening and overnight 1 to 4 inches with accumulating ice up to 3/10 of an inch from the WGN Weather Center. I'm working called Meyer and we have 30 degrees at O'Hare Your money on WGN on this New Year's day, the markets are closed in the U. S. And around the world, actually, the S and P and the Dow ended 22. One Idiot war record highs, closing out one of the most tumultuous years. In recent memory. The Dow ended the year up 16% or roughly 18%, including dividends. And a Sui sei of markets closed for the holidays here in the U. S. And as well overseas in Europe in Asia will be back in business. On Monday. I'm Dave's one in for Steve Grows an inch on Chicago's very own 7 20 w G. N It takes thousands of hours to become an astronaut. Right, Nina. I'm not an astronaut. I'm a design consultant at the container store. But you explore space. I help you find space with our Alfa.
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LEGO unveils Colosseum, its largest set ever with over 9,000 pieces
"A recreation of Rome's most famous landmark, clocking in at a whopping 9000 and 36 pieces. The new Coliseum set displaces the former record holder, the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon, which only had 7500 pieces and the set will be cheaper than the Falcon. That one is 799. Dollars in the Coliseum will be $549 the Coliseum measures over 10.5 inches high in 20.5 inches wide. The set will launch on black Friday, which is November 27th on lego dot com and at Lego stores. WGN sports Here's Kevin Powell. You