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Christmas is almost here! As you brave the weather for holiday shopping, followed by a night of family TV viewing of yuletide favorites, do you know which famous Christmas icons have Chicago roots?

On today's episode, we explore the true stories behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as well as the famous window displays of Marshall Field's, and how their original, winged character and creativity inspired Christmas traditions throughout the years. 

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Mentioned in the Episode: Chicago Film Archives

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See Photos of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Marshall Field's Window Displays Here

Christmas is almost here! As you brave the weather for holiday shopping, followed by a night of family TV viewing of yuletide favorites, do you know which famous Christmas icons have Chicago roots?
On today's episode, we explore the true stories behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as well as the famous window displays of Marshall Field's, and how their original, winged character and creativity inspired Christmas traditions throughout the years. 
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Mentioned in the Episode: <a href="https://www.chicagofilmarchives.org/">Chicago Film Archives</a> 
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See Photos of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Marshall Field's Window Displays <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wbbmpodcasts/?hl=en">Here</a>

Let's get Looped In, Chicago!

Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

Let's get Looped In, Chicago!
Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

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A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio.

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Christmas is almost here! As you brave the weather for holiday shopping, followed by a night of family TV viewing of yuletide favorites, do you know which famous Christmas icons have Chicago roots?  On today's episode, we explore the true stories behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as well as the famous window displays of Marshall Field's, and how their original, winged character and creativity inspired Christmas traditions throughout the years.

What Christmas Icons Were Made in Chicago?

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Through four generations and nearly 100 years, Oberweis Dairy has been an Illinois giant of industry. From brick-and-mortar ice cream shops to direct-to-consumer milk delivery (which saw record profits during the pandemic), their brand gained enough traction for Jim Oberweis -- grandson of its founder -- to make political headway in the state senate. But last week, the company revealed a series of missteps that have led to potential layoffs and a request for bankruptcy protection. On this week's episode, reporter Robert Channick -- who has been covering these developments for the Chicago Tribune -- joins host and producer Jim Hanke to discuss how the Oberweis story turned sour.

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Through four generations and nearly 100 years, Oberweis Dairy has been an Illinois giant of industry. From brick-and-mortar ice cream shops to direct-to-consumer milk delivery (which saw record profits during the pandemic), their brand gained enough traction for Jim Oberweis -- grandson of its founder -- to make political headway in the state senate. But last week, the company revealed a series of missteps that have led to potential layoffs and a request for bankruptcy protection. On this week's episode, reporter Robert Channick -- who has been covering these developments for the Chicago Tribune -- joins host and producer Jim Hanke to discuss how the Oberweis story turned sour.
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Dairy Dilemma, As Oberweis Files Chapter 11

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The results are in, and they're staggering: about 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction? 

In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover. 

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Problem Gambling Online Resources: NICASA | Are You Really Winning?

Problem Gambling Hotlines: 1-800-GAMBLER | 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)

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The results are in, and they're staggering: about 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction? 
In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover. 
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Problem Gambling Online Resources: <a href="https://nicasa.org/">NICASA</a> | <a href="https://e.helplineil.org/areyoureallywinning/">Are You Really Winning?</a> 
Problem Gambling Hotlines: 1-800-GAMBLER | 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
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The results are in, and they're staggering: 4% of Illinois's population is living with a gambling addiction. With a new Casino and the rise in online sports betting, local mental health facilities are seeing a rise in clients seeking help for problem gambling. So how does this fun, recreational activity become an addiction?   In today's episode, host Arielle Raveney sits down with a problem gambling counselor to discuss the signs and science behind it, and hears the story of how one man was able to recover.

Holding Your Cards Close to Your Chest? Experts Talk the Reality of Gambling Addiction

Record Store Day is this coming Saturday, April 20th – a national event intended to celebrate your local neighborhood music merchant. Along with several guests this week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines just some of Chicago's many ties to the record industry, past and present, as well as why physical media like vinyl still matters in 2024. 
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Record Store Day is this coming Saturday, April 20th – a national event intended to celebrate your local neighborhood music merchant. Along with several guests this week, host and producer Jim Hanke examines just some of Chicago's many ties to the record industry, past and present, as well as why physical media like vinyl still matters in 2024. 
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<li>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/plasticcrimewave">Steve Krakow on Instagram</a> | Follow <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickhicks82/">Patrick Hicks on TikTok</a></li>
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