Ben Bradley
@benbradleytv
4pm news anchor and investigative reporter at @wgntv.com in Chicago. For those who @ me, try to be kind.
O'Hare revises sequence for new concourse and global terminal construction: * Concourse D will be completed in 2028 * First 14 gates of Concourse E in 2030 * O’Hare Global Terminal in 2033 * Final 10 gates of Concourse E in 2034
Who's bluffing in the Bally's casino showdown with Chicago? Bally's stopped construction on a portion of its casino project downtown - and the taggers have already made their mark with graffiti. Bally's blames Chicago. The city blames the casino operator. We get into it with "1 More Question."
If someone you cared about was murdered, would you want the people suspected of doing it to be given a plane ticket and a free pass out of the country? That's what continues to happen to people accused of carrying out a mass shooting in Chicago. @wgntv.com
A "tip of the hat" to the Energizer Bunny of political candidates, Jim Oberweis. Although, that might be a kind way to refer to the perennial candidate who now has his sights set on a congressional seat in Florida. @wgntv.com
Torrential downpour right now (12:55p) at Irving Park Road and Elston in Chicago. Latests warnings and coverage: wgntv.com/weather/chic...
Murder. Criminal sexual assault. Being an armed habitual criminal. Those are some of the charges people released on electronic monitoring are facing. I rang up Cook County public defender Sharone Mitchell to.... well... defend it: youtu.be/l9L00kpAAJY?...
This is the tornado warned storm as it moved through Hampshire, IL around 6pm Wednesday. Tornado warning for NW Cook County and E Kane County until 6:45pm. Live coverage continues on air: www.wgntv.com/live
Thanks to all of you who actually read/watch a story before commenting. I recognize that's not most of you!
TORNADO WARNING issued for LaSalle County, IL. This is the storm now entering LaSalle County, IL (about 75 miles SW of Chicago) Photo courtesy: Andrew Pritchard LIVE COVERAGE ON AIR AND ONLINE NOW: wgntv.com/on-air/live-...
I managed to compare the mess the McCaskey's have made of the Bears' stadium saga to... dating in high school. And guess what: They may end up in a long-term relationship with the girl no one wanted to take to prom. Curious to hear your thoughts!
Adorable dogs helping to protect kids... tonight on @wgntv.com at 9pm. That's it. That's the tease. Need I say more?
PRO TIP: After critics raise concerns about your spending, don't threaten to withhold state funding for parks. And certainly don't do it an email that I can obtain via FOIA. Full story on @wgntv.com at 5pm.
Chicago police have now released a photo of Officer John Bartholomew. "Bartholomew dedicated his life to protecting his fellow Chicagoans. Above all, he was a beloved father, husband, son and brother." wgntv.com/news/wgn-inv...
How was a guy with 7 felony convictions - and 2 pending cases - not in jail? We dig into the background of the man charged with shooting two Chicago police officers in failed escape attempt.
Not sure new Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin thought through his threat to pull Customs agents from sanctuary city airports including O'Hare. 70% of arriving international passengers never leave the airport... they connect to other flights, many to non-sanctuary cities and states.
My teenage son inspired this video with a simple question about President Trump's words...
What's the difference between 3M views and a few thousand? A whole lot of rage. Our "tip of the hat" at the end of the show... is to you. At least those of you who get the bulk of your news from journalists as opposed to content creators.
Thank you @chitribopinions for citing our WGN Investigates reporting. chicagotribune.com/2026/03/16/tif…
First images of tornado on the ground this afternoon in Kankakee County, IL and subsequent damage. Updates here: wgntv.com/weather/chic...
Who's ready for "O'Hare Airport: Presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts?" How about the "Portillo's Parking Garage?" We joke. But the city is looking at selling naming rights to just about anything at Chicago's airports. wgntv.com/news/chicago...
The number of murders in Chicago dropped to a 60-year low, according to preliminary police data. wgntv.com/news/chicago...
.@AlyssaDonovanTV has the latest snowfall forecast on @WGNNews 4-7p and 9-10:30pm. You can also track the storm here: wgntv.com/news/weekend...
FAREWELL PHOTO? Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino posts pic of his agents at The Bean this week. It comes amid reports Bovino and his team may be moving on to another city. newsnationnow.com/us-news/immi...
And if there's any doubt Bovino is a showman who likes to send a message... know that he could've left the courthouse via an underground garage. Instead he waded into the angry crowd, stood on door frame & gave officers directions on how to follow him... down a one way street.
Border patrol commander Greg Bovino is surrounded by an angry crowd shouting obscenities as he leaves the Dirksen Federal Building after testifying. wgntv.com/news/operati...
A Saturday morning message from the President of the United States...
NEW VIDEO obtained by WGN Investigates shows the chaotic aftermath of mass shooting. Police swarm the scene. Officers and witnesses tend to the injured on the ground. wgntv.com/news/chicago...
Sen. Dick Durbin got into a surprising exchange with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today. It involved a claim that the military is paying for glass marbles to be inserted into the rectums of cats. We'll get to the, um, bottom of it on @wgntv.com at 4p.
Chicago Police have released a photo of Officer Krystal Rivera, who was killed last night while chasing a fleeing suspect into a building. Rivera was a mother to a young daughter. She'd been on the job 4 years. wgntv.com/news/chicago...