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Even with the actual highlights unavailable, WGN's Josh Frydman and Jarrett Payton delivered informative and entertaining MLB highlights. Photo Credit: WGN.

WGN’s Josh Frydman, Jarrett Payton deliver entertaining MLB highlights with game footage unavailable

There's always a Plan B.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 19, 2025 0
Chicago station WGN is reportedly looking to bring sports programming back with CHSN broadcasts of the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks. Photo Credits: WGNTV.com (top); CHSN on YouTube (bottom).

WGN reportedly looking to bring sports back to network with CHSN broadcasts

Will the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks soon be returning to WGN?

By Michael Dixon OnApr 19, 2025 0
Pat Tomasulo Chris Wittyngham Penis

WGN anchor claims he’s the original ‘penis’ pioneer, not Chris Wittyngham

"I've been saying 'penis' since before you could shave."

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 28, 2024 4
Travis Kelce Taylor Swift

WGN’s Jarrett Payton captures now-viral video of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving Arrowhead Stadium together

"Talk about being at the right place at the right time!"

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 25, 2023 0

Jack Rosenberg, WGN’s sports editor for more than 40 years and a key figure on Cubs broadcasts, passes away at 94

Rosenberg was inducted into the WGN Radio Walk of Fame in 2017.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 28, 2020 2
WGN Cubs Goodbye

WGN’s final Wrigley Field broadcast appropriately includes tributes, memories, and a Cubs loss

WGN had been broadcasting Chicago Cubs games since 1948. Saturday's game against the Cardinals marked their final home broadcast.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 21, 2019 6

Local Networks

WGN’s attempt to crush news vans with a tank on live TV, in a “morning news primetime special,” had quite the result

Craig Sager to throw out first pitch at Wrigley Field for “Conquer Cancer Day”

Craig Sager grew up an unabashed Chicago Cubs fan and even skipped high school to attend a game...

By Ken Fang OnJun 1, 2016 52

WGN-TV exec apologizes for breaking into Cubs game for weather coverage

Last night, severe weather hit the Midwest spouting tornadoes and thunderstorms. It led to a delay at the...

By Ken Fang OnJun 23, 2015 65

Blackhawks’ fan tells Chicago’s WGN “they’ve got black people loving hockey”

You never know what you’re going to get when you interview fans live on camera after a win,...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 16, 2015 1

Chicago morning TV anchor seen eating breakfast live on the set

The WGN Morning News is one of the more interesting local morning TV shows in the country. First,...

By Ken Fang OnApr 8, 2015 1

Chicago sports radio hosts learn they’re fired while on the air

Imagine working away at your desk, opening Twitter and suddenly seeing breaking news that you’ve been fired. That’s what...

By Josh Gold-Smith OnNov 21, 2014 64

Get ready to say goodbye to sports on WGN America

You may have noticed WGN America beginning to air an original series, “Salem” which recently rolled out. It’s...

By Ken Fang OnJun 1, 2014 68

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