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Kidney transplant while patient awake performed in U.S.A recent kidney transplant at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago was anything but routine, as the patient was awake for the entire surgery. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on how this may pave the way to help more patients.HealthJun 24
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Mind-controlling fungus turning cicadas into ‘hyper-sexual zombies’If the constant buzzing noise wasn’t bad enough, experts at the Field Museum in Chicago, Ill., say a mind-controlling fungus is turning cicadas into “hyper-sexual zombies.” Called Massospora Cicadina, also known as “zombie fungus,” the white fungus targets 13- and 17-year periodical cicadas and has already infected cicadas across the central and southern parts of...EnvironmentJun 6
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BBQ Tips: Italian Beef SandwichesRusty Johnson of Rusty’s BBQ puts a BBQ twist on making the Chicago favourite.Global News Morning BCMay 31
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Pro-Palestinian protests across US highways halt traffic, cause delaysPro-Palestinian demonstrators across the U.S. gathered on Monday to block major freeways, bridges and transit hubs, resulting in mass traffic jams and delays in several cities. Protesters united at landmark locations like San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, calling for the government to stop funding and arming Israel’s military.U.S. NewsApr 15
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St. Patrick’s Day: U.S. cities dye waterways green, hold parades to celebrateCities across the United States got an early start on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Sunday, a day before the holiday that honours the patron saint of Ireland. Both Tampa River and the Chicago River were died a vibrant shade of green to mark the holiday. Meanwhile, New York City held its renowned St. Patrick’s...U.S. NewsMar 16
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Direct flights to Chicago, Denver returning to Winnipeg airportWinnipeggers travelling to the U.S. will soon be able to hop on a plane directly to Chicago or Denver from Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.Jan 25
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Iran ‘must be held accountable,’ Trudeau says remembering victims of downed Flight PS 752Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the ceremony on Monday held at Richmond Hill Toronto, to honour those who died after the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752 four years ago. He said, “Iranian regime must be held accountable.” Trudeau announced that Canada, along with its international partners Ukraine, the U.K., and Sweden, has initiated dispute-settlement...WorldJan 8
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Brian Wilde on back-to-back Habs games before Christmas on Global News MorningAs your schedule hopefully winds down for the holidays, it is back-to-back games before the Christmas break for the Montreal Canadiens. Thursday night, the Habs were in Minnesota and Friday night they face-off against the Blackhawks in Chicago. Global’s hockey analyst Brian Wilde joins Global News Morning’s Laura Casella to break it all down.Dec 22, 2023
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Game Day with Pete and Dani: Nov. 30, 2023100.5 Fresh Radio hosts Pete Dalliday and Dani Guppy have your latest local sports news. On the agenda today: The Peterborough Petes face the Flint Firebirds tonight; Corey Perry released from Chicago Blackhawks; Runner’s Life invites ice skaters to attempt a world record on the Lift Lock canal; National Lacrosse League season begins this weekend;...The Morning Show on CHEXNov 30, 2023
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Canada wildfires trigger air quality warnings in U.S. as smoke reaches EuropeCanada’s wildfires are continuing to send heavy clouds of smoke south, from Northern Ontario and Quebec, through both provinces and into the United States. Air quality warnings are in effect in Chicago and Detroit and along with Toronto as of Wednesday.Jun 28, 2023
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‘That’s Bidenomics!’: Biden vows to build U.S. economy from ‘bottom up’Speaking in Chicago on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden said trickle-down economics don’t work. In a term coined by economists, he said “Bidenomics,” his administration’s economic plan, aims to build the economy from “the middle out” and the “bottom up.”EconomyJun 28, 2023
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1 dead, 20 injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration outside ChicagoAt least 20 people were shot, one fatally, at a Juneteenth celebration outside Chicago shortly after midnight on Sunday, according to DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. The celebration attracted a large group of people that had gathered at a parking lot in Willowbrook, Illinois, 39 km outside of Chicago, authorities said.CrimeJun 18, 2023
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4 teens charged with fatally shooting Chicago cop who was on her way homeChicago police officer Aréanah Preston, 24, was fatally shot near her Avalon Park home after having left work early Saturday morning, according to police. Nineteen-year-olds Joseph Brooks and Trevell Breeland, Jakwon Buchanan, 18, and a 16-year-old boy now face charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery, burglary, motor vehicle theft and other offences in connection with...CrimeMay 11, 2023
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NHL draft lottery: Chicago Blackhawks win Connor Bedard sweepstakesFans of NHL teams that didn’t make the playoffs watched the 2023 draft lottery with bated breath, as one lucky franchise would receive the right to draft 17-year-old Canadian phenom Connor Bedard. Eric Sorensen looks at how the Chicago Blackhawks’ fortuitous win could change its direction, and the pressure on Bedard to live up to...Global NationalMay 9, 2023
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Global National: May 9The Chinese government has expelled Canadian diplomat Jennifer Lynn Lalonde from Shanghai, in a direct response to Canada’s ousting of Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, who allegedly intimidated Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family. The reaction, and the other potential retaliatory measures Beijing could take in this tit for tat spat. With the entire province...Global NationalMay 9, 2023
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87 guns wrapped in bubble wrap, holiday paper in Chicago vehicle destined for Canada seized: policeToronto police deputy chief Rob Johnson said 87 handguns covered in bubble wrap and then wrapped in holiday paper were stuffed into suitcases in the back of a vehicle in Chicago driven by an Arizona resident and were destined for Canada. As part of Project Moneypenny, several Ontario and U.S. law enforcement agencies seized 173...CanadaApr 11, 2023
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Toronto Raptors fans amped for play-in gameThe Toronto Raptors are in a play-in game against the Chicago Bulls to see if they’ll advance to the playoffs. Ahmar Khan reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 12, 2023
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: April 12, 2023Dozens of homes damaged after a fire rips through a subdivision under construction in Vaughan. It’s an exciting time to be a sports fan in Toronto – and the tailgating parties are back as the Raptors host the Chicago Bulls in a one-and-done play-in game. And, the City of Mississauga prepares to vote on whether...Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 12, 2023
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First tailgate party for Toronto Raptors outside Scotiabank ArenaFans can get a maximum of four free tickets to the tailgate party on the Raptors app ahead of tonight’s game against Chicago. Marianne Dimain reports.SportsApr 12, 2023
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St. Patrick’s Day 2023: Chicago river dyed bright green in annual traditionCelebrations were underway in Chicago, Ill., on March 11, as the city dyed its famous river green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.TrendingMar 12, 2023