Jason Jackson beat out five other finalists at the first ever city-sponsored karaoke competition Sunday night. Meanwhile, Mayor Lori Lightfoot tried her hand at a cover of a song made famous back in the 60s by someone who would also become a municipal elected official – namely former Detroit City Councilwoman Martha Reeves.

Chicago News Sports Events Culture

If you’re a fan of sports, you’ll appreciate Chicago’s sports culture. This windy city has professional and collegiate teams that are consistently among the best in the world. Its Blackhawks are perennial powerhouses in the NHL and have won two Stanley Cups in recent years. The Windy City also offers many volunteer opportunities in the sports industry.

Chicago’s WGN Radio is home to sports, traffic, weather, business, and local news. The station’s sportscasts are also broadcasted to cable providers in distant areas. It’s easy to keep up with the latest Chicago news from WGN Radio. Listening to the radio on your commute is a great way to stay informed about what’s happening in the city.

WGN News’ Chicago Area Radar offers local news, traffic updates, event notices, and sports updates. Recently, a security guard from WGN-TV was shot and killed in a Chicago gas station shooting. Despite this tragedy, the local news station has not stopped reporting about Chicago. It has also branched out to Northwest Indiana and other cities in the region.

WGN-TV is a CW-affiliated television station located in Chicago, Illinois. The station’s online channel is WGN-TV+, a streaming video service. WGN-TV is also available on smart TV platforms. Chicago’s WGN-TV has a new season of Backstory on the air. While the station focuses on news and entertainment, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier reflects on Chicago’s pop culture 40 years ago.