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Kay Cesinger

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Sep 27, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Kay Cesinger

    Our Chicago: DJ Commando's father shares his story during Suicide Prevention Month (opens the original)

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    CHICAGO (WLS) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 49,000 Americans died by suicide in 2024. The number of people who thought about or attempted suicide reached into the millions. The CDC estimates 14.3 million seriously considered it, and 2.2 million attempted suicide. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Jasmine Watkins is the chief program officer with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Chicago. Watkins says there are signs someone might be struggli

  2. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Kay Cesinger

    Our Chicago: The New Northern Illinois Transit Authority and Changes For Public Transit (opens the original)

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    CHICAGO (WLS) -- Starting Tuesday, Sept.1, a big change is coming to public transit in the Chicago area. The Regional Transportation Authority will be replaced with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, overseeing the CTA, Pace and Metra. Its creation was part of legislation passed last year in Springfield to fund and reform public transit. Lester Barclay is the chairman of the CTA board and he'll be a member of the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority board. "It simply means that we're go

  3. Article · Aug 23, 2026 · Kay Cesinger

    Our Chicago: Shedd Aquarium welcomes beluga whales from Canada (opens the original)

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    CHICAGO (WLS) -- This year, the Shedd Aquarium is taking part in an massive rescue effort. The staff is helping to re-home 30 beluga whales from a closed marine park in Canada. Eight belugas have been brought here to Chicago. Others are going to Atlanta, San Antonio, San Diego, and Spain. These belugas can be up to 15 feet long and weigh up to 3,300 pounds. Dr. Karisa Tang, the lead veterinarian and vice president of Animal Health at the Shedd Aquarium. She says they were asked to help out. "All

  4. Article · Aug 16, 2026 · Kay Cesinger

    Our Chicago: How Two Local Colleges Are Meeting The Needs of Students (opens the original)

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    CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's back-to-school time and many of those returning to the classroom are college students. They may be teens that are just out of high school or adults, already on the job, but looking to better position themselves for the future. That future includes new, high-tech, 21st century jobs. So, how are Chicago colleges working to meet the needs of students? Dr. Eddie Phillips is the President of National Louis University. He says the school has been doing market research on students

  5. Article · Aug 2, 2026 · Kay Cesinger

    Our Chicago: E-bike safety, injuries and legislation to regulate them (opens the original)

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    CHICAGO (WLS) -- E-bikes and e-scooters are popular, but at times, they can be dangerous. The Consumer Product Safety Commission documented 533 micro-mobility fatalities between 2017 and 2024. Micro-mobility includes e-bikes, e-scooters and other small, electric vehicles. This summer, the Chicago area has seen deaths and injures related to e-bikes. RELATED | Teenager killed in electric dirt bike crash near would-be high school in Wauconda Pediatric Emergency Dr. Kristine Cieslak at Lurie Childre

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