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Steven Tobin

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Chicago, Niles, United States
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Covers:  Politics, government, world events, local events, the media.
Doesn't Cover: Entertainment, religion, gossip.
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Big Ten degreed journalist who has been interviewing political leaders and speaking truth to power for over 20 years. Have interviewed leaders as Rahm Emanuel, David Axelrod, Luis Guitterrez,

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Former NFL Player Removed From Chicago Departing Flight | Chicago Area News

Former NFL Player Removed From Chicago Departing Flight | Chicago Area News

Everson Griffen was accused of "creating a scene"

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3-Vehicle Monday Crash on I-94 Kills One | Chicago Area News

3-Vehicle Monday Crash on I-94 Kills One | Chicago Area News

Traffic was blocked for hours at the southbound Dundee exit Monday

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PrairieView Park In Morton Grove Getting New Tennis/PickleBall Courts | Chicago Area News

PrairieView Park In Morton Grove Getting New Tennis/PickleBall Courts | Chicago Area News

The Court Space Has Been Completely Paved Over With New Asphalt

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Niles Prepares for It's Annual July 4th Parade and Party | Chicago Area News

Niles Prepares for It's Annual July 4th Parade and Party | Chicago Area News

The Village Is Setting Up it's usual July 4th Festival at Grennan Heights

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Highland Park Police Shoot & Kill Man Wielding Knife | Chicago Area News

Highland Park Police Shoot & Kill Man Wielding Knife | Chicago Area News

Officers Conducted a Well-Being Check For a Man In The Roadway

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Highland Park Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man

Highland Park Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man

Highland Park shot man who allegedly charged at them with a knife at 5am Friday, June 20, 2025

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Former NFL Player Removed From Chicago Departing Flight

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By Steven Tobin Verified
| Chicago Area News
According to news reports, Everson Griffen, a former NFL player who performed in 4 Pro Bowls during his career, was accused of "creating a scene" just minutes after his flight took off. His alleged behavior was bad enough for Delta to turn the plane around and return to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, although no specifics have been released on exactly what it is alleged he did.
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3-Vehicle Monday Crash on I-94 Kills One

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By Steven Tobin Verified
| Chicago Area News
A fatal 3-car crash shut down traffic on southbound I-94 near Dundee Road in Northbrook, near Highland Park Monday at approximately 12:30pm. State police said they were called to the scene in the southbound lanes of the Edens Expressway around 12:30 p.m. near milepost 30 at Dundee Road near Route 41, close to the mall where La Fitness & Guitar Center are located.
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Niles Prepares for It's Annual July 4th Parade and Party

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By Steven Tobin Verified
| Chicago Area News
The Village Is Setting Up it's usual July 4th Festival at Grennan Heights, which will cap off the annual July 4th parade which kicks off from Notre Dame High School on Dempster at 8:45am on Friday, July 4th.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

WRRG 88.9 FM Triton College Radio On-Air Talent

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, lastly about 25 years ago.

How is social media changing news?

Bringing breaking stories fast, but also lots of fake news and opinions.