WGN-TV
Coverage of WGN-TV in the Nexus archive.
- How Chicago area's water district manages record rainfall as reservoirs hit capacity
The Chicago area's water district is managing record rainfall as reservoirs reach capacity. John Murray, MWRD's executive director, discussed the situation on WGN-TV.
- Bill Snyder: When will the heat wave end?
Bill Snyder, a WGN-TV weather producer, discusses the ongoing heat wave with John Landecker, noting the East Coast is experiencing higher temperatures and providing the 4th of July weekend forecast.
- Past Contest Rules: WGN-TV June Birthday Club - Cloud 9 Hanging Chaise Lounger Giveaway
WGN-TV’s June Birthday Club Contest 2026, sponsored by WGN-TV and American Sale, offers a Cloud 9 Hanging Chaise Lounger as a prize. The sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law.
- Two former Wheaton College football players drown in Lake Michigan over the weekend, authorities say
Two former Wheaton College football players drowned in Lake Michigan over the weekend. Authorities identified the victims as 24-year-old Philip LoChirco of Warrenville and 26-year-old Jalen Shaffer of Ada, Michigan.
- PHOTOS: Storms move through Chicagoland Thursday; widespread damage left behind
Strong storms caused widespread damage across Chicagoland Thursday evening, with viewers submitting photos of damage and apparent tornadoes. Streator, Illinois, and Merrillville, Indiana, were among the affected areas.
- Bill Snyder: Recapping Wednesday's storms
Bill Snyder, a WGN-TV weather producer, discusses Wednesday's storms with John Landecker, including the day's storm impact and potential future weather developments tonight and over the weekend.
- PHOTOS: Severe weather hits Chicagoland, leaving trail of destruction
Severe weather caused damage in Chicagoland, leading to power outages, downed trees, and weather alerts. WGN-TV reported on the storm's impact across Chicago's suburbs.
- Bill Snyder: Wrapping up a dry May
Bill Snyder discusses the dry conditions in May, potential rainfall, and shares meteorological spring data and the weekend forecast with John Landecker.
- Chicago hospital shooting leaves 2 officers injured, 1 critically; suspect in custody: report
A shooting at Chicago's Swedish Hospital injured two officers, one critically, with the suspect now in custody. The hospital is closed as law enforcement investigates, and the incident occurred during a prisoner transport. Authorities plan to provide an update Saturday afternoon.
- Widow, son of late Chicago commissioner found shot dead inside home in suspected homicide
A double homicide investigation has begun after the widow and son of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer were found shot dead in their North Lawndale home. The victims, Barbara Deer (51) and Kaleb Deer (23), were discovered by police with fatal gunshot wounds, though the motive remains unclear. Neighbors reported suspicious activity before the incident.