{"podcast":{"title":"Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314","podcast_index_feed_id":7463314,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/chicago-today-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/chicago-today-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2000,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Chicago News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Chicago—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Chicago News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T06:17:53.052055+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314"},"episode":{"title":"Pfleger Steps Aside Amid New Abuse Allegation | Chicago News","slug":"pfleger-steps-aside-amid-new-abuse-allegation-chicago-news","published_at":"2026-07-12T22:18:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314/pfleger-steps-aside-amid-new-abuse-allegation-chicago-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/00b7c86b39729bc5","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4e755fbf-4d16-4ad6-ab0e-f67a065e2f97.mp3","summary":"Father Michael Pfleger, beloved pastor of St. Sabina for over 50 years, has been asked to step away from ministry as the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates a new allegation of sexual abuse dating back over 30 years — making this the fifth such claim against him. Pfleger denies the accusation outright, calling it a lie, while the Archdiocese, under Cardinal Cupich, follows protocol by asking him to leave the parish pending investigation. His longtime supporters rallied in Sunday Mass, praising his service and expressing anger over the renewed accusations, especially since he was cleared in prior cases. The Archdiocese insists it takes all claims seriously and prioritizes child safety, while Pfleger questions the fairness of the church’s policies. The investigation continues, leaving the community divided and the future of St. Sabina’s spiritual leadership uncertain. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/00b7c86b39729bc5","meta_description":"Father Michael Pfleger, beloved pastor of St. Sabina for over 50 years, has been asked to step away from ministry as the Archdiocese of Chicago investigat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":114,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314/episodes/pfleger-steps-aside-amid-new-abuse-allegation-chicago-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314/pfleger-steps-aside-amid-new-abuse-allegation-chicago-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}