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Professor Joel Ostrow: 'January 6 was a practice run'

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 02:30 PM PDT

Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins guest host Jon Hansen to talk about the January 6 hearings and the danger to our democracy because of the extreme radicalization of the Republican party.

Willie Wilson calls for a temporary freeze on the gas tax

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 02:46 PM PDT

Businessman, philanthropist and mayoral candidate Willie Wilson joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to explain why he's calling on Mayor Lightfoot and Governor Pritzker to temporarily suspend the gas tax.

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Fuel Your Pride with nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: Tips to add fruits and vegetables to your lunch

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 02:18 PM PDT

Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins guest host Jon Hansen to give us some helpful tips on how you can add some more fruits and vegetables to your lunch.

A look at the historical roots of Juneteenth

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 04:40 PM PDT

Dr. Stanley Arnold, Northern Illinois University Professor of History, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to explain the historic significance of Juneteenth and why it's celebrated.

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2 dead, 1 injured in Alabama church shooting; suspect in custody

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 05:31 PM PDT

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) -- Police in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, are investigating a shooting that left two people dead and one other injured at a church Thursday night.

According to Vestavia Hills Police Department Captain Shane Ware, police responded to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at around 6:20 p.m. after reports of an active shooter.

Authorities initially announced that one person died and two were injured. But just before 9:30 p.m., Ware said a second victim had died. The third victim is being currently being treated at a local hospital and their condition is unknown.

A preliminary investigation by VHPD suggests the suspect walked into the building where a group of people was meeting. The suspect then began shooting and struck three victims. He was later taken into custody and authorities say there is no threat to the community at this time.

According to the church's Facebook page, there was a potluck scheduled at the church Thursday evening.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement on the deadly shooting:

As we are learning about the shocking and tragic loss of a life at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Vestavia, we want to offer our prayers for the victim's family, the injured and the entire church community. I am glad to hear the shooter is in custody. This should never happen — in a church, in a store, in the city or anywhere. We continue to closely monitor the situation

Gov. Kay Ivey

This is a developing story.

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Why The Legacy Project is important to the LGBTQ community

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 03:47 PM PDT

Victor Salvo, founder and executive director of The Legacy Project, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to explain the history of the organization and why it's important to the LGBTQ community.

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Thank You Thursday: A special thanks to fathers

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 04:57 PM PDT

On this week's Thank You Thursday on Chicago's Afternoon News, WGN Radio listeners give a special thanks to the fathers in their life. Thank You Thursday is sponsored by McDonalds of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

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How to save money attending a destination wedding

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 03:55 PM PDT

Pamela Capalad, founder and CEO of Brunch & Budget, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to talk about savvy ways you can save money if you plan on attending a destination wedding this summer.

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Suburban homeowner holds burglary suspect at gunpoint until cops arrive

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 02:48 PM PDT

INGLESIDE, Ill. — A suburban burglary suspect was held at gunpoint early Thursday morning by the homeowner until cops arrived, police said.

At around 12:10 a.m., police responded to the 25800 block of West Marquette Drive in Ingleside on the report of a home invasion.

When police arrived, they found James Rizzo, 34, being detained at gunpoint by the homeowner.

Police believe Rizzo vandalized the victim's car and then was able to enter the home via the car's garage door opener. Rizzo was detained by the victim in the master bedroom, police said.

He was charged with residential burglary.

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Ald. Sposato on lifeguard shortage: 'The world has changed, we can't get help anywhere'

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 01:51 PM PDT

38th Ward Alderman Nick Sposato joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to talk about how the Chicago Park District had to push back the opening of outdoor neighborhood pools due to a shortage of lifeguards.

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