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Chuck Goudie

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As seen in: WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL), MSN, KABC-TV (Los Angeles, CA), KGO-TV (San Francisco, CA), WLS-TV (Chicago, IL), Daily Herald, KTRK-TV (Houston, TX), WABC-TV (New York, NY), Telemundo, WPVI-TV (Philadelphia, PA), WTVD-TV (Durham, NC) and
Covers:  political corruption, terrorism, organized crime, corporate spying, sports violence, sports gambling, drug cartels, military contracts
Doesn't Cover: unimportant stories, non-working refrigerators
Investigative reporter-NBC Chicago, wordsmith, mobologist

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Chuck Goudie’s Biography

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Chuck Goudie's reputation for being one of Chicago's toughest investigative reporters spans more than two decades. He has been the chief investigative reporter for ABC 7 News since 1990, often breaking major news stories before other media. He joined ABC 7 as a news reporter in 1980.
Goudie's compelling and hard-hitting investigative reporting not only wins major awards but gets results. For example, it was Goudie who first exposed the "Licenses-for-Bribes" investigation, revealing Illinois com…

Chuck Goudie’s Journalist Portfolio

Ex-Secret Service agent claims misconduct in JFK era

Ex-Secret Service agent claims misconduct in JFK era

November 22, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- The I-Team reports that John F. Kennedy was the first U.S. President to …

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Drug dealer walks away from federal building in not-so-daring escape; Ignacio Torres escapes Dirk...

Drug dealer walks away from federal building in not-so-daring escape; Ignacio Torres escapes Dirk...

November 21, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- A dangerous drug dealer walked out of the Dirksen Federal Building in do…

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JFK murder plots planned in Chicago before Dallas assassination

JFK murder plots planned in Chicago before Dallas assassination

November 5, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Coming up on 50 years since the assassination of President John Kennedy, …

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'Inadequate' DOT-111 rail cars carry dangerous materials through Illinois

'Inadequate' DOT-111 rail cars carry dangerous materials through Illinois

October 31, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team uncovers risk on the rails, potentially explosive tankers…

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Party & Play: Drugs, sex easily accessed by smartphone apps

Party & Play: Drugs, sex easily accessed by smartphone apps

November 11, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team investigates easy access to drugs and sex on your smartp…

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Articles

NBC 5 Investigates: Data reveals Iran War is more lethal than you may think

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By Chuck Goudie Verified, Lisa Capitanini Verified, Nathan Halder
| WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
The Iran War is now in its 20th week, and new records obtained by the NBC Chicago investigative team reveal there has been one American military death in the warzone for nearly each week since it started. What's more, data gathered by the Defense Department shows this is a more lethal war for U.S. service members than has been characterized by department leaders. Now, top Chicago and Illinois legislators are demanding answers and changes.
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With the 5-week war in Iran now on the verge of 5 months, what's next?

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By Chuck Goudie Verified
| WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
Across Iran the roadblocks to peace are evident. Some are literal as 10 straight days of U.S. airstrikes have targeted bridges and public infrastructure. While other blockades have been built along the road to a negotiated peace. Bombarded bridges are the result of war crimes, according to Iranian officials. The White House promises more airstrikes, and as American attacks escalate, there are fresh questions about what's next and how the war can be brought to an end.
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How a plane from nowhere landed in a Mexican cartel scandal

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By Chuck Goudie Verified, Lisa Capitanini Verified, Rich Moy
| WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
El Chapo's son Joaquín Guzmán López got off a plane in the southwestern U.S. after a short mystery flight from Mexico in late July 2024 and was quickly brought to Chicago where he has since cut a deal with prosecutors to avoid a life sentence and begun cooperating with federal law enforcement.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Sports reporter at my high school radio station in Birmingham, Michigan.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Oh yes.

How is social media changing news?

News gathering has never been easier. News reporting has never been faster. News accuracy has never been more in jeopardy.