'Hope's In' is an organization that was founded by twin sisters in high school, over 10 years ago to help families in Guatemalan cities and shape the next generation of humanitarian leaders. Founders of 'Hope's In,' Courtney McGovern and Ashley Quigley join WGN Morning News to share more about their annual fundraiser to raise money to build homes for Guatemalan families in need.

A unique one- woman comedy stand-up is happening Saturday at the Raven Room.

Unlike your typical comedians, she’ll be pulling off some jaw- dropping stunts.

Creator and star of the “Tiny Girl Big Show” Leah Orleans joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about her show.

Unique items from various countries all under one roof at Latin American Marketplace

A man was shot and killed and two other men was wounded early Saturday in a shooting on Chicago’s West Side. Full story: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/1-dead-2-wounded-in-shooting-on-west-side/

WGN's Tom Skilling to receive honorary doctorate from NIU

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One of Chicago’s favorite holiday shopping tradition returns for the 22nd time. We're talking about the One of a Kind Show and Sale.

Over 500 artists across North America come to Chicago —200 of those are new to the show this year. Kathleen Hogan, director of sales of the One of a Kind Show Chicago, joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about the show.

Giving the gift of food —what a better thing for the holidays. Iron Chef America judge an all around good guy chef Mario Rizzotti has some ideas.

A man was shot and killed and two other men was wounded early Saturday in a shooting on Chicago’s West Side.

A teenager was sentenced to life in prison Friday for killing four students, wounding more and terrorizing Michigan’s Oxford High School in 2021.

Scott Eby, a man who was serving a life sentence for the murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox in 2004, has died.

Family and friends are “outraged” after a mother of three was shot and killed by Morris police responding to a mental health call in late September. WGN News obtained the body cam footage of the incident. WGN's Jenna Barnes reports on the story, originally broken by Andy Koval.

More info: https://wgntv.com/news/southwest-suburbs/family-friends-outraged-after-mother-shot-dead-during-mental-health-call-in-morris-body-cam-released/

Friday evening, Chicagoans affected by gun violence gathered at Saint Sabina Church on the city's South Side, where they took part in an event to remember their loved ones who were gone too soon. WGN's Alyssa Donovan reports on the story.