Award-winning Chicago brewery closing after almost a decade | ChicagoNOW
Alarmist owner Gary Gulley has been brewing on the Far Northwest Side since 2015. The taproom opened on Peterson Avenue in 2017.
Alarmist owner Gary Gulley has been brewing on the Far Northwest Side since 2015. The taproom opened on Peterson Avenue in 2017.
How a Beverly bookstore is empowering south side kids to build home libraries | ChicagoNOW
FAIR Fund Chicago, a nonprofit started by Bookie’s owner Keith Lewis, is making it possible for every student at school book fairs to buy books.
FAIR Fund Chicago, a nonprofit started by Bookie’s owner Keith Lewis, is making it possible for every student at school book fairs to buy books.
‘The Enormous Crocodile’ musical brings Roald Dahl story to Chicago | ChicagoNOW
The puppet-filled musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Enormous Crocodile” runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 21 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater.
The puppet-filled musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Enormous Crocodile” runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 21 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater.
TMZ: Blake Lively reached out to Taylor Swift before Baldoni lawsuit | ChicagoNOW
TMZ reports that Blake Lively contacted Taylor Swift in a text exchange, checking in on their friendship shortly before Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
TMZ reports that Blake Lively contacted Taylor Swift in a text exchange, checking in on their friendship shortly before Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
What’s ahead for Chicago Public Schools in 2026 | ChicagoNOW
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Chicago honors its new poet laureate Mayda Alexandra del Valle | ChicagoNOW
Chicago’s newest poet laureate joins us in studio to discuss her role and what she hopes to bring to the city through poetry.
Chicago’s newest poet laureate joins us in studio to discuss her role and what she hopes to bring to the city through poetry.
‘Eureka Day’ opens in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
Cast member Aurora Adachi-Winter shares what audiences can expect from TimeLine Theatre’s latest play.
Cast member Aurora Adachi-Winter shares what audiences can expect from TimeLine Theatre’s latest play.
AI gives Bears fans a new way to celebrate their playoff run
AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.
AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.
Local speedskater Sarah Warren makes US Olympic speedskating team | ChicagoNOW
Local speedskater Sarah Warren has made the US Olympic speedskating team after some serious injuries and multiple surgeries. She joins via zoom to breakdown her journey and share more about this accomplishment.
Local speedskater Sarah Warren has made the US Olympic speedskating team after some serious injuries and multiple surgeries. She joins via zoom to breakdown her journey and share more about this accomplishment.
Proposed amendment to DHS funding bill | ChicagoNOW
U.S. Rep Mike Quigley (D) Illinois is planning on introducing an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. He joins via zoom to break down the new amendment.
U.S. Rep Mike Quigley (D) Illinois is planning on introducing an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. He joins via zoom to break down the new amendment.
Former Bear, Israel Idonije, weighs in on upcoming Bears vs Rams game | ChicagoNOW
Former Chicago Bears defensive end, Israel Idonije, joins via zoom to give insight on what the Bears need to do to beat the Rams this weekend.
Former Chicago Bears defensive end, Israel Idonije, joins via zoom to give insight on what the Bears need to do to beat the Rams this weekend.
Bears merch flying off shelves | ChicagoNOW
With the Bears in a playoff run Bears merch has been flying off the shelves. Wez Nunez from Clark Street Sports joins ChicagoNOW to share more.
With the Bears in a playoff run Bears merch has been flying off the shelves. Wez Nunez from Clark Street Sports joins ChicagoNOW to share more.
'Cheese Grater Guy' | ChicagoNOW
Brandon Martinez is now one of the world's most recognizable Chicago Bears fans. He was shown during the game shredding cheese with a handheld grater during the Bears playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
Brandon Martinez is now one of the world's most recognizable Chicago Bears fans. He was shown during the game shredding cheese with a handheld grater during the Bears playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
Chicago Bears' superfan Dave Swerski | ChicagoNOW
Bears superfan and social media sensation, Dave Swerski, joins via zoom to give his reaction to the Bears win over the Packers and shares his excitement for the Bears to face the Rams.
Bears superfan and social media sensation, Dave Swerski, joins via zoom to give his reaction to the Bears win over the Packers and shares his excitement for the Bears to face the Rams.
Block Club Chicago: neighborhood headlines | ChicagoNOW
Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins via zoom to go over the neighborhood headlines.
Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins via zoom to go over the neighborhood headlines.
Chicago Sports Bums breaksdown Bears vs Rams | ChicagoNOW
The Los Angeles Rams are paying the Chicago Bears a visit at Soldier Field Sunday for the NFC divisional playoff game. It’s the first divisional playoff game the Bears have played since 2007. Peter Fonseca from Chicago Sports Bums joins to breakdown this upcoming game.
The Los Angeles Rams are paying the Chicago Bears a visit at Soldier Field Sunday for the NFC divisional playoff game. It’s the first divisional playoff game the Bears have played since 2007. Peter Fonseca from Chicago Sports Bums joins to breakdown this upcoming game.
A piece of history from the Aragon Ballroom | ChicagoNOW
The Aragon Ballroom is about to turn 100 this year. One local historian was able to get her hands on a really cool piece of its history – a menu from the 1940’s and a booklet of dance topics.
The Aragon Ballroom is about to turn 100 this year. One local historian was able to get her hands on a really cool piece of its history – a menu from the 1940’s and a booklet of dance topics.
These baby names are out of fashion in 2026 | ChicagoNOW
Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody review the list of names that are out in 2026.
Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody review the list of names that are out in 2026.
Super Bowl LX logo conspiracy theory | ChicagoNOW
The Super Bowl logo conspiracy theory claims the colors in the official Super Bowl logo, released months in advance, predict the colors of the two teams that will play in the championship, suggesting the NFL is "scripted" or "rigged". ChicagoNOW hosts, Anthony Ponce & Kaitlin Cody, react to this conspiracy theory.
The Super Bowl logo conspiracy theory claims the colors in the official Super Bowl logo, released months in advance, predict the colors of the two teams that will play in the championship, suggesting the NFL is "scripted" or "rigged". ChicagoNOW hosts, Anthony Ponce & Kaitlin Cody, react to this conspiracy theory.
TMZ: Hailey Bieber serves TikToker cease and desist | ChicagoNOW
Hailey and Justin Bieber are continuing to beef with TikToker Julie Theis after serving her a cease and desist letter. TMZ obtained a copy of the letter written by the Biebers' attorney Evan Spiegel.
Hailey and Justin Bieber are continuing to beef with TikToker Julie Theis after serving her a cease and desist letter. TMZ obtained a copy of the letter written by the Biebers' attorney Evan Spiegel.