Marcus Leshock is a Morning News Anchor at WGN-TV in Chicago, IL. He covers a diverse range of topics including culture and society, hospitality and leisure, travel and tourism, and the arts, with a particular focus on music, holidays, and local events. Marcus has been featured in various outlets such as WREG-TV, WFLA-TV News Channel 8, and NewsNation.
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By: Michael Johnson, Marcus Leshock
In the wake of a merger that could radically alter the landscape of the amusement park industry, the parent company that owns Six Flags Great America has no plans to close any of its parks, according to a company spokesperson.
By: Marcus Leshock, Marisa Rodriguez
Posted: Updated: CHICAGO — Hot Tub Boats are returning to the Chicago River this winter.
Saxsquatch is touring next year and will be coming to Chicago next Fall! He is asking fans to upload videos of themselves dancing to his song, Footprints, to win 2 plane tickets hotel room free tic…
By: Marcus Leshock, Michael Johnson
GURNEE, Ill. — The parking lot at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee could be receiving an installation of 40 solar/shade structures, pending approval by the Village Board. During its…
‘Bush Camp Dad’ is a father in his 50s. His kids came to him asking if they could play Fortnite and he went to check it out himself first, to make sure it was okay. Well, he got hooked,…
By: Marcus Leshock, Lauren Jiggetts
Ava Rose Doty is an 8 year old from Downers Grove, who is playing Tiny Tim in “A Christmas Carol” at The Goodman Theatre running through Dec. 30.
Posted: Updated: Lauren, Marcus and Morgan bring you a very Thanksgiving edition of the 6 at 6.
By: Lauren Jiggetts, Marcus Leshock, Dan Ponce, Brhett Vickery
There's been a new trend going around on TikTok called the “suspect challenge” where you roast someone while making it sound like a police chase. Of course, the B-Team decided to give it a try.
Marcus Leshock shares his quick reaction after finishing Squid Game Season 2 on Netflix. The sequel to the popular series is out now.
By: Morgan Kolkmeyer, Marcus Leshock, Lauren Jiggetts
Health, wealth and prosperity. If you've got any resolutions, we're here to give you some inspo. Plus a pep talk from Marcus!
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