How cuts to SNAP affect Chicago area food pantries
More than 1.8 million people in Illinois rely on SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to help purchase groceries.
More than 1.8 million people in Illinois rely on SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to help purchase groceries.
Northwestern scientists unveil new tool to track a baby's development
Experts at Northwestern unveiled a new tool to help track development in infants as young as 16 days old.
Experts at Northwestern unveiled a new tool to help track development in infants as young as 16 days old.
Riot Fest turns 20 with John Stamos, weddings and quirky Chicago traditions
Riot Fest is marking its 20th anniversary with a star-studded lineup, a new “Riotland" attraction and the arrival of John Stamos.
Riot Fest is marking its 20th anniversary with a star-studded lineup, a new “Riotland" attraction and the arrival of John Stamos.
Beverly teen accepted into 85 colleges, awarded $8M in scholarships
A Beverly teen has turned heads by being accepted to 85 colleges and racking up more than $8 million in scholarships.
A Beverly teen has turned heads by being accepted to 85 colleges and racking up more than $8 million in scholarships.
John Stamos demands a pizza in his honor and Chicago’s Giordano’s delivers
It’s taken more than a decade of teasing, but John Stamos may finally take the stage at Riot Fest, and Chicago pizza royalty is making sure he feels right at home.
It’s taken more than a decade of teasing, but John Stamos may finally take the stage at Riot Fest, and Chicago pizza royalty is making sure he feels right at home.
Illinois lawmaker: Why should Bears get a tax break when residents don’t?
As the Chicago Bears explore a move from Soldier Field to a new stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner is warning against the team’s push for substantial property tax breaks.
As the Chicago Bears explore a move from Soldier Field to a new stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner is warning against the team’s push for substantial property tax breaks.
Bama Rush explained: TikTok's sorority stars, brand deals and a new reality show
Move over college football: there’s another Southern tradition making headlines, stealing screens and racking up millions of views: Bama Rush.
Move over college football: there’s another Southern tradition making headlines, stealing screens and racking up millions of views: Bama Rush.
Would you swim the Chicago River? 500 people will and here's why
Chicago is making a historic splash this fall!
Chicago is making a historic splash this fall!
David Archuleta moves Chicago anchors to tears with emotional interview ahead of Market Days show
Archuleta, now 34, is coming to Chicago this weekend to headline Northalsted Market Days, a celebration that aligns perfectly with his current musical and personal evolution.
Archuleta, now 34, is coming to Chicago this weekend to headline Northalsted Market Days, a celebration that aligns perfectly with his current musical and personal evolution.
New comedy show ‘Bull’ puts two misfits on the 1996 Chicago Bulls
What happens when two basketball misfits stumble into the legendary lineup of the 1996 Chicago Bulls?
What happens when two basketball misfits stumble into the legendary lineup of the 1996 Chicago Bulls?
Chicago doctor explains Legionnaires’ disease amid NYC outbreak: What you need to know
A growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York is raising urgent public health concerns as health officials confirm around 60 cases in the area.
A growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York is raising urgent public health concerns as health officials confirm around 60 cases in the area.
Illinois ranks among top states for social media obsession, study says
How obsessed is Illinois with social media? A new study ranks the states—and Illinois lands high on the list.
How obsessed is Illinois with social media? A new study ranks the states—and Illinois lands high on the list.
Justin Timberlake has Lyme disease — Here’s why it’s commonly misdiagnosed, according to an expert
The conversation around Lyme disease is intensifying after pop star Justin Timberlake revealed his personal battle with the illness, bringing renewed attention to a chronic condition that experts say is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed.
The conversation around Lyme disease is intensifying after pop star Justin Timberlake revealed his personal battle with the illness, bringing renewed attention to a chronic condition that experts say is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed.
Goose Island president explains why Chicago’s wild weather is perfect for barrel-aged stout
Goose Island Beer Co. has revealed its highly anticipated 2025 Bourbon County Stout lineup, generating buzz months ahead of its traditional Black Friday drop.
Goose Island Beer Co. has revealed its highly anticipated 2025 Bourbon County Stout lineup, generating buzz months ahead of its traditional Black Friday drop.
A slice of Heaven: Aurelio’s Pizza delivered to the Pope in Vatican City
It’s not every day that a pizza from the Chicago suburbs winds up in the hands of the Pope.
It’s not every day that a pizza from the Chicago suburbs winds up in the hands of the Pope.
Chicago bait shop has been a lakefront staple for 90 years — here’s why it still hooks generations
Located right off Montrose Harbor, Park Bait Shop isn’t just a resource for anglers: it’s a slice of Chicago history.
Located right off Montrose Harbor, Park Bait Shop isn’t just a resource for anglers: it’s a slice of Chicago history.
Illinois and Indiana cold cases featured in chilling ‘Naming the Dead’ series
A powerful new docuseries premiering August 2 on National Geographic takes viewers into the emotional, high-stakes world of forensic genealogy and cold case investigations.
A powerful new docuseries premiering August 2 on National Geographic takes viewers into the emotional, high-stakes world of forensic genealogy and cold case investigations.
Lollapalooza at 20: Chicago reporter reflects on iconic moments, wild weather and rising stars
As Lollapalooza gears up for another high-energy weekend in Grant Park, one longtime festival observer has seen it all.
As Lollapalooza gears up for another high-energy weekend in Grant Park, one longtime festival observer has seen it all.
Lollapalooza's main stage is running on batteries but you'd never know it
As Lollapalooza returns to Chicago’s Grant Park this weekend, organizers are once again turning up the volume on sustainability, using a cutting-edge hybrid battery system to power the festival’s main stage — a move that significantly reduces emissions without compromising performance.
As Lollapalooza returns to Chicago’s Grant Park this weekend, organizers are once again turning up the volume on sustainability, using a cutting-edge hybrid battery system to power the festival’s main stage — a move that significantly reduces emissions without compromising performance.
Chicago artist tells stories of survival and strength in 'Fill the Silence' campaign
As the world faces one of the most severe hunger crises in recent memory, a Chicago-based artist is using his talents to spotlight the strength and resilience of those impacted.
As the world faces one of the most severe hunger crises in recent memory, a Chicago-based artist is using his talents to spotlight the strength and resilience of those impacted.