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Republican Reponse to Weekly Address
Republicans respond to President Obama's weekly radio address.
Students Hearts for Haiti
A suburban high schooler is making a big difference for Haiti. WBBM"s Lisa Fielding has the story.
Republican Reponse to Weekly Address
Massachussets Senator Scott Brown accuses democratic Congressional leadership of defying the public will on the issue of health reform.
REPLAY: Quinn's Budget Address
Gov. Pat Quinn is urging lawmakers to raise income taxes to avoid deep cuts in spending on schools and colleges.
Out-of-control Prius: the 911 call
Listen to an excerpt from James Sikes' 911 call after his Toyota Prius' accelerator stuck.
Face The Nation - March 7, 2010
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer discusses the on-going health care debate with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Evan Bayh (D-Ind.)
Republican Reponse to Weekly Address
In the Republican Address, Alabama Congressman Parker Griffith says the Democratic health care plan should be scrapped.
Kid in the tower
The FAA is investigating a child directing air traffic from a JFK Airport Control Tower. Listen a recording of the boy.
Roger Ebert Speaks Publicly
For the first time in four years, Chicago film critic Roger Ebert spoke publicly today. WBBM's Regine Schlesinger reports on today's Oprah show, the renowned writer unveiled his new computer-synthesized voice which resembles his own.
Local Olympians Welcomed Home
A heroes welcome for some local Olympic athletes who returned from Vancouver last night. WBBM's Mike Krauser was there when they got off a plane at O'Hare.
Chicago handgun ban before Supreme Court
The U-S Supreme Court today hears oral argument in a challenge to Chicago’s quarter-century old ban on handguns. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore has the story.
COMPLETE AUDIO: Interview with American Baptists
Listen to WBBM's Felicia Middlebrooks complete interview with the American baptists who were jailed in Haiti.
Felicia Middlebrooks Exclusive
WBBM's Felicia Middlebrooks has an exclusive interview with two American women being held on kidnapping charges in Haiti.
Face The Nation - February 28, 2010
Chilean Earthquake, Healthcare Reform, Olympic Curling
Republican Reponse to Weekly Address
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) weighs in on this week's White House health care summit and discusses Republican proposals on the issue.
EXCLUSIVE: Jailed Americans
WBBM's Felicia Middlebrooks has gotten an exclusive interview with two Americans being held on kidnapping charges in Haiti. She tells us what they had to say:
Quinn addresses Lt. Gov. Scandal
Governor Pat Quinn addresses the media on the recent vacancy for Illinois's Democratic Lieutenant Governor. WBBM's Mallory Blazetic is live in the loop.
ER: Haiti
Who are all these strange people? That’s the question Haitians are asking, as foreigners come to their land, offering them help. As WBBM’s Felicia Middlebrooks reports, some find it difficult to trust.
In The Street
Life in Haiti is simple and difficult. WBBM's Felicia Middlebrooks took a stroll down a street and filed this report.
A Shuttle Of Supplies
Nurses are more than just a support system to doctors, here and abroad. And in poor countries like Haiti the demand on their time and energy can be overwhelming. WBBM’s Felicia Middlebrooks spoke with a nurse from Riverside Medical Center who is worki
Amputee Rehabilitation
What happens when someone is amputated? Here in the U-S, there is surgery followed up by prosthesis and rehabilitation. In Haiti, for amputees…that’s a dream deferred. As WBBM’s Felicia Middlebrooks reports, people who lost limbs in Haiti are ent
42 Days Later
WBBM's Felicia Middlebrooks is in Haiti, 42 days after the earthquake...with a group of Chicago area doctors, and filed this report from the St Marks hospital administrative building.
We're Here Because We Want To Be
Many of the doctors and nurses and paramedics volunteering with Hospitals for Humanity had to get special permission to travel to Haiti. Most, didn’t have to ask twice.
Meet The Team Of Docs
Recovery teams from around the country are still converging on cities throughout Haiti. Though the focus has been on Port au Prince, other cities have sustained even more damage. A team of doctors, nurses and surgeons from the Chicago area are with then
Amputated In Haiti
What happens when someone is amputated? Here in the US, there is surgery followed up by prosthesis and rehabilitation. In Haiti, for amputees that’s a dream deferred. As WBBM’s Felicia Middlebrooks reports, people who lost limbs in Haiti are entering
First Impressions Of A Disaster
WBBM's Felicia Middlebrooks is in Haiti, 42 days after the earthquake with a group of Chicago area doctors, offering free medical care. She gives us her first impressions of the ravaged island nation.
Fearing Another Quake
Doctors with Hospitals for Humanity are on their second tour of duty. They were in Haiti just 7 days after the earthquake hit. For some members of the Chicago are medical team there was some anxiety tied to the trip. WBBM’s Felicia Middlebrooks is embe
Apocalyptic Damage
Felicia Middlebrooks reports live. She is embedded with a group of doctors who traveled from Chicago, Atlanta and Las Vegas, to help in Haiti.
Meet Kevin Dean
It’s been 40 days now since the earth moved, shaking Haiti to its core, killing tens of thousands. Chicagoans are there, helping Haiti heal. WBBM’s Felicia Middlebrooks is in Port au Prince, but she caught up with one of Chicago’s finest in a cityc
The Aftermath
The aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake, isn’t front page news anymore. But WBBM’s Felicia Middlebrooks talked to relief workers and ministries in Port au Prince, who say, it SHOULD be!
Recovery Efforts Continue
Recovery efforts continue in Haiti, 40 days after a devastating earthquake killed more than 230,000 people. For many, jobs are as scarce as food despite humanitarian aid trickling in. And the jobs that DO exist, are under a cloud of controversy. FeliciaM
Embedded With Team Of Doctors
Felicia Middlebrooks in Haiti where she's embedded with a team of doctors from the US, many from Chicago area. She reports seeing devastation and she describes the doctors' plan. They're with Hospitals for Humanity.
Hunger And Chaos
There is hunger and chaos on the streets of Haiti, not just in Port au Prince but in neighboring towns where the effects of the earthquake are still being felt. WBBM’s Felicia Middlebrooks tells us jobs are desperately needed, and people will do just ab
Face The Nation - February 21, 2010
Today on Face the Nation, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer talks to Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell.
Republican Reponse to Weekly Address
Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI) criticizes the Democratic health care reform plan and says it should scrapped entirely in favor of what he calls a "step by step" approach.
UN CUT: Tiger Woods Speaks 2-19-10
Listen to a complete replay of Tiger Woods addressing the media for the very first time after sex scandal. (2-19-10)
Cicero Fire 911 Calls
Cicero town officials have released 911 and fire dispatch calls from the fire that killed 7 on Sunday. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
Republican Reponse to Weekly Address
Sen. Lindsey Graham weighs in on plans to hold a civilian trial for professed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Sept. 11 suspects.
Face The Nation - January 31, 2010
CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer hosts as both sides admit disagreements need to be addressed cordially to make politics work - and debate who's being more uncivil.
Republican Response to Weekly Address
In this weeks Republican Address, Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) discusses the administration's response to the attempted Christmas Day airliner attack.
Local Doctor Brings Patients From Haiti To Chicago
Doctors from Northwestern Memorial Hospital are back from a humanitarian mission to Haiti, along with a couple of severely injured spinal cord patients who were dug out of the rubble. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
Burned Hawk Is 'Miracle' Survivor
They're calling it nothing short of amazing. The recovery of a red-tailed hawk found badly burned at the scene of last week's fatal plane crash in Sugar Grove. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
David Axelrod UN-CUT In Chicago
David Axelrod, top adviser to President Obama--speaking to reporters in Chicago after giving a speech at Misericordia, where his daughter with disabilities lives
Republican Response to Weekly Address
In this weeks Republican Address, Congressman John Boehner (R-Ohio) discusses unemployment and government spending.
Todd Stroger On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is running for re-election in the Democratic Primary. His plan for creating more jobs.
Toni Preckwinkle On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Alderman Toni Preckwinkle is running for Cook County Board President in the Democratic primary.
Terry O'Brien On Taxes
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. Democrat Terry O'Brien is President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, and is running for Cook County Board President.
Kirk Dillard On Corruption
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption. State Senator Kirk Dillard is running in the Republican Primary for governor.
Andy Martin On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption Legal activist Andy Martin is among Republicans running for Illinois' U-S Senate seat. Martin's response to creating jobs in Illinois.
Dan Hines On Jobs
Newsradio 780 is asking candidates in the key races three questions about jobs, taxes, and corruption State Comptroller Dan Hines is running in the Democratic gubernatorial primary
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Gardening Tips For March 20 2010


Tips on maintaining your garden, plants and flowers year-round.

President Obama's Weekly Address


President Obama, in his weekly radio address, tells Congress to act quickly and pass financial reform to prevent economy from sliding into another Depression.

Republican Reponse to Weekly Address


Republicans respond to President Obama's weekly radio address.

Noon Business Hour 3-19-10 FULL SHOW


Join Sherman Kaplan and Kris Kridel as they discuss the economy and financial markets with some of the nation's top experts.

The Healthy Minute For March 19th


A look at sports eye protection.

The Ross Crystal Showbiz Express


'Twilight' Co-Star Kristen Stewart Takes on a New Role...in Leather

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Noon Business Hour 3-18-10 FULL SHOW


Join Sherman Kaplan and Kris Kridel as they discuss the economy and financial markets with some of the nation's top experts.
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