The day Elvis Presley's death shocked the world

Fans were shocked after learning Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, had suddenly died in 1977. Take a look back at their reactions over four decades ago.

Brain-eating amoeba risks, Chicago Air and Water Show & more | ChicagoNOW
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What?s trending in Chicago? We?re speaking with a doctor about brain-eating amoebas following a confirmed case in Missouri. Next, we delve into the engineering marvels behind the Chicago Air and Water Show, explore a Late Night Shenanigans production titled ?Full Moon, Half Brains,? and highlight an auction featuring items from The Amazing Kreskin, the legendary mentalist. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

New grunge exhibit rocks Chicago
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A new exhibit is making a tour stop in Chicago, and like your favorite bands, it won't be here forever.

Hollywood comes to Chicago: XL Film Fest celebrates talent, stories, and community
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Founder Troy Pryor and actress Cynthia Kaye McWilliams join us to preview the star-studded XL Film Fest, running through Aug. 23 with events across Chicago?s top venues.

Dungeons & Dragons comes to life on stage in Chicago
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The Twenty-Sided Tavern brings the magic of D&D to Broadway In Chicago with an interactive theater experience fans won?t want to miss.

Chicago theater faces uncertain future | Block Club Chicago explains
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The Uptown Theater is a big topic in Chicago right now. It sat vacant for 44 of its 100 years. Efforts to reopen it have come and gone. A new effort carries a $190 million price tag, with funding yet to be secured. So what?s going on here?

TMZ: Wendy Williams' lawyer says leaked medical diagnosis is 'false'
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Wendy Williams' lawyer, Joe Tacopina, is claiming that Wendy's leaked medical diagnosis is "false." TMZ's executive producer Michael Babcock breaks it down for us on ChicagoNOW.

Gen Z embraces ?soft clubbing? for daytime, sober socializing
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Chicago event curator Kevin White explains how ?soft clubbing? is shifting the party scene to earlier hours, fostering more intentional connections and sober fun.

Dave Portnoy calls Dino's Pizza staff the 'nicest in the world'?we met them
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Barstool?s Dave Portnoy gave Dino's Pizza in Norwood Park a 7.4 in his pizza review and said the employees were the "nicest people in the world." We spoke with the owners of the family-run restaurant in our ?Second Bite Pizza Review.?

SuperAgers, mRNA vaccine research & ?black cat boyfriend? dating trend | ChicagoNOW
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Move over, golden retriever boyfriends?this summer belongs to the 'black cat boyfriend.' We're breaking down the TikTok dating trend. Then, Northwestern's Dr. Sandra Weintraub joins us to reveal what makes a 'SuperAger'?and whether the rest of us can follow their lead. Plus, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research. American Medical Association (AMA) President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala breaks down his concerns. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Pizza review, ChatGPT privacy & a ?F? AROUND and Find Out' parenting | ChicagoNOW
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What's trending in Chicago? We are talking about ChatGPT and whether your conversations with the AI are confidential. Next, we head to Dino's Pizza for a "Second Bite Pizza Review." Then, a parenting coach joins us to talk about the "F? AROUND and Find Out" parenting trend going around TikTok. Plus, Northwestern University professor Lu?s Amaral joins us to talk about scientific fraud.

Things to do this weekend in Chicago: Festivals, markets, and hidden gems
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Tori Levy from Secret Chicago shares top picks for the weekend, including the Taylor Street Little Italy Festival, Argyle Night Market, a secret speakeasy, and a peaceful farm getaway.

Vanessa Kirby on her new Netflix thriller 'Night Always Comes'
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Oscar-nominated star Vanessa Kirby talks about her role in the intense new Netflix thriller ?Night Always Comes,? streaming this Friday.