4. Inside the Newsroom: WGN’s Ben Bradley Talks Dalton, Fake News, and Local Journalism

This week on Dibs, we sit down with a hometown hero who’s made a name for himself in Chicago journalism: Ben Bradley, 4 PM anchor and investigative reporter at WGN News.Born and raised in the South Suburbs, Ben has spent more than two decades reporting on the stories that shape Chicago—from local corruption to headline-grabbing political scandals. In this episode, we dive deep into his groundbreaking work on the Dalton investigation and what it takes to break a story in the age of “fake news,” outrage culture, and 10-second attention spans.In this episode, we cover:The real process behind investigative journalismWhy local news matters more than everHow social media and partisanship have changed news consumptionChicago’s history of political scandal and why it keeps repeatingWhat keeps Ben inspired to report the truth in his own hometownListen now and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and comment; it helps us continue to bring you the voices behind the institutions, people, and places that make Chicago extraordinary.Connect with the hosts of DIBS on Instagram Nick Sarantos and Mallory Waxman