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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · 1h

‘Chicago Rat Hole’ is not imprint of rat, study suggests wgnradio.com/news/chicago...

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WGN Radio 720 @wgnradio.bsky.social · 8d

President Trump on Wednesday called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed as the two leaders push back on the Trump administration’s crime crackdown and immigration enforcement raids on the Windy City.

Trump says Pritzker, Johnson ‘should be in jail’

President Trump on Wednesday called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed.

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · 9d

Condé Nast Traveler names Chicago the best big city in America for a 9th year in a row.

"It's no wonder Chicago tops this list yet again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs..."

www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best...

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · 10d

Today could be the last 80° for a while in Chicago. Here's the 7-Day Forecast:

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · 27d

New poll shows Americans think the country is going in the wrong direction apnews.com/article/poll...

Following Kirk's assassination, Republicans sour on direction of the country, new AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows Republicans’ outlook on the direction of the country has soured dramatically. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll was conducted shortly after last week's...

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · 29d

We interviewed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson today on WGN. Our chat covered crime, property taxes, the Bears moving to Arlington Heights and more. Listen to the interview here: wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/m...

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · 29d

Random nature scene from Chicago:

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Sep 15

Pope Leo gives first formal interview after Papal election and discusses wage inequality, polarization and more cruxnow.com/vatican/2025...

In interview with Crux correspondent, Pope talks Ukraine, synodality, polarization, World Cup

In a lengthy and wide-ranging interview for a new biography of his life by Crux Senior Correspondent Elise Ann Allen, Pope Leo XIV opens up his own background and current global topics such as Ukraine...

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Sep 9

NEW: The U.S. economy lost more jobs than had previously been reported between April 2024 and March 2025. Downward revision of 911,000 jobs.

Bill McBride @calculatedrisk.bsky.social · Sep 9

Employment: Preliminary annual benchmark revision shows downward adjustment of 911,000 jobs www.calculatedriskblog.com/2025/09/empl...

Employment: Preliminary annual benchmark revision shows downward adjustment of 911,000 jobs

From the BLS: Current Employment Statistics Preliminary Benchmark (National) Summary The preliminary estimate of the Current Employment St...

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Sep 8

US Supreme Court ruling appears to green light racial profiling in immigration stops abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on Trump immigration tactics in California

The Supreme Court lifted restrictions against aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by federal agents in central California that had been challenged by critics.

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here’s some new info about protein. Are you consuming enough? www.sciencealert.com/an-expert-re...

An Expert Reveals What Happens if You Eat Too Much Protein

The hype around protein intake doesn't seem to be going away.

www.sciencealert.com

Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Sep 7

Two tickets to split record $1.8B Powerball jackpot wgntv.com/news/two-tic...

Record $1.8B Powerball jackpot to be split by two tickets

The tickets, sold in Missouri and Texas, were able to overcome the abysmal odds and win the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yes. This —>

𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · Sep 3

When it comes to Powerball, I don’t have a gambling problem I have a hope hobby.

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pie-Eyed Pizzeria on Food Network list of the best pizza slice in every state www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/...

50 States of Pizza Slices

What’s really the greatest thing since sliced bread? Pizza, by the slice. Foldable triangles of tomato sauce- and cheese-topped dough was one of the original street foods to be adopted by New Yorkers....

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Sep 2

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say www.bbc.com/news/article...

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say

The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.

www.bbc.com

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Aug 29

Here's the 7-Day Forecast for Chicagoland:

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Aug 27

Happy retirement Dave Eanet! All the best! @wgnradio.bsky.social

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Jeremy Glover @jgrantglover.bsky.social · Aug 19

Have you performed your civic duty today?

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Aug 15

North Side Chicago windows shatter amid Air and Water show rehearsals wgntv.com/news/chicago...

North Side windows shatter amid Air and Water show rehearsals

CHICAGO (WGN) — Residents at several buildings along Chicago’s lakefront got an unwelcome breath of fresh air on Friday morning after windows in the building’s lobby shattered as planes…

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Aug 13

Here's the 7-Day forecast for Chicago #chicago #weather

Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Aug 8

#RIP James Lovell youtu.be/7EP0qaBo-tc

NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Jim Lovell

YouTube video by NASA

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NewsNation @newsnation.bsky.social · Aug 7

The U.S. does not have a backup for the GPS system that is needed for the power grid, transit and more.

Broadcast towers could be vital backup for America’s GPS

The U.S. does not have a backup for the GPS system that is needed for the power grid, transit and more.

www.newsnationnow.com

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NewsNation @newsnation.bsky.social · Aug 6

“I’ve tried to be objective & non-alarmist in response to current HHS actions – but quite frankly this move is going to cost lives,” Jerome Adams said. #Health

Ex-Trump surgeon general: RFK Jr. vaccine move ‘going to cost lives’

“I’ve tried to be objective & non-alarmist in response to current HHS actions – but quite frankly this move is going to cost lives,” Jerome Adams said.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · Aug 5

Every reputable expert I know considers mRNA vaccine technology to be one of the most revolutionary advances in medicine in our lifetimes. Its inventors won the Nobel Prize in 2023. Shutting it down now is pointless self-harm to humanity.

Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · Aug 5

Release from HHS: HHS will wind down its development of the mRNA vaccine development activities under the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).

HHS Winds Down mRNA Vaccine Development Under BARDA

WASHINGTON, DC—AUGUST 5, 2025—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the beginning of a coordinated wind-down of its mRNA vaccine development activities under the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), including the cancellation and de-scoping of various contracts and solicitations. The decision follows a comprehensive review of mRNA-related investments initiated during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

“We reviewed the science, listened to the experts, and acted,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “BARDA is terminating 22 mRNA vaccine development investments because the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu. We’re shifting that funding toward safer, broader vaccine platforms that remain effective even as viruses mutate.”

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Steve Grzanich @stevegrzanich.bsky.social · Aug 4

A NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on for detailed information about carbon dioxide and crop health may be destroyed on purpose www.npr.org/2025/08/04/n...

Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose

The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.

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