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Radio host Eric Ferguson works in the WTMX-FM studio with Melissa McGurren, center, and former co-host Kathy Hart in 2009.

Former Eric Ferguson co-host Melissa McGurren breaks silence, alleges ‘unbearable’ work conditions at WTMX radio

October 6, 2021 at 9:11 a.m.

When Melissa McGurren left her job co-hosting Eric Ferguson's popular morning radio show in December, she said "the truth will come out" about her unexplained departure from the station known...

Second woman alleges inappropriate behavior by Eric Ferguson of The Mix radio

October 1, 2021 at 9:35 p.m.

A second female former employee of WTMX-FM has come forward to say longtime on-air host Eric Ferguson engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct, alleging in a Thursday court filing that he...

A psychologist’s affidavit in a lawsuit against the Chicago Blackhawks says repressed memory is common for sexual assault survivors

October 1, 2021 at 12:18 a.m.

The attorney for a former Chicago Blackhawk who is suing the team filed an affidavit Thursday from a psychologist to bolster her contention that the player long repressed his memory...

Radio host Eric Ferguson and former WTMX assistant producer Cynthia Skolak, now Cynthia DeNicolo, pose for a photo at the station's studio in August 2004.

Former WTMX staffer sues ‘Eric in the Morning’ host Eric Ferguson, alleging radio star coerced sexual favors

June 14, 2024 at 6:47 p.m.

A former assistant producer for WTMX-FM's popular "Eric in the Morning" show has sued host Eric Ferguson, alleging he abused his power as the radio station's "anointed sacred cow" to...

Miami of Ohio unaware of sexual misconduct allegations when ex-Blackhawks video coach hired, new report says

June 14, 2024 at 6:47 p.m.

A law firm hired by Ohio's Miami University to investigate a former Chicago Blackhawks video coach's brief time on the Ohio campus found the public institution was unaware of prior...

Ex-suburban fire chief charged with felony public indecency near school

September 17, 2021 at 5:29 p.m.

A former suburban fire chief who served in Glen Ellyn and Oak Brook is facing a felony charge after being accused of exposing himself near Glenbard West High School, police...

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert leaves Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago after sentencing on April 27, 2016.

Lawsuit against Dennis Hastert involving hush-money pact settles before trial

September 15, 2021 at 7:51 p.m.

Days before a trial was set to begin, former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert reached a tentative settlement in a hush-money lawsuit filed by a man whose decades-old sexual abuse...

Judge: Dennis Hastert accuser to be named in court as lawsuit goes to trial

September 10, 2021 at 1:02 p.m.

The man who has sued former U.S. House speaker Dennis Hastert, seeking the unpaid balance of an alleged $3.5 million hush-money pact over decades-old sexual abuse, will be named publicly...

Chicago Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup championship banner is raised before home opener against Detroit Red Wings at United Center in Chicago on Oct. 9, 2010. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

He helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. But now 2 lawsuits are bringing scrutiny to a former coach’s behavior around young players.

June 14, 2024 at 6:47 p.m.

On Sept. 14, 2010, Bradley Aldrich was king for a day in his hockey-loving hometown. Aldrich had been a video coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, who won the Stanley Cup...

Angela Gregg, mother of Mychal Moultry, Jr, left, Father Michael Pfleger, center, and Mychal Moultry Sr, hold a press conference at St. Sabina Church in Chicago on Sept. 9, 2021, to call for the person who fatally shot their son, Mychal Moultry, Jr, to come forward and surrender to police.

Mom of slain boy, 4, pleads for public’s help after son fatally shot while visiting Chicago: ‘Somebody needs to step up and say something’

September 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Shortly after arriving in Chicago to celebrate Labor Day weekend, 4-year-old Mychal "MJ" Moultry Jr. was getting his hair braided when bullets shattered the large picture windows of a Woodlawn...

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