Black Wall Street Chicago Festival celebrates youth and Black-owned businesses
Executive Director Carlas Prince, young entrepreneur Payton Johnson, and his father Jason share how this year's festival uplifts the next generation and empowers the community.
Executive Director Carlas Prince, young entrepreneur Payton Johnson, and his father Jason share how this year's festival uplifts the next generation and empowers the community.
PAWS Chicago gears up for 25th annual 5K run and walk at Montrose Harbor
Volunteer Paige Krueger shares how you can still join the fun this Saturday, support animal rescue efforts, and meet some adorable furry friends along the way.
Volunteer Paige Krueger shares how you can still join the fun this Saturday, support animal rescue efforts, and meet some adorable furry friends along the way.
Little Village moves forward with Mexican Independence Day parade amid immigration raids
Jennifer Aguilar of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce shares why the 54th annual parade will go on as planned, despite fear and uncertainty in the community.
Jennifer Aguilar of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce shares why the 54th annual parade will go on as planned, despite fear and uncertainty in the community.
Jazz Weekend brings smooth sounds and summer vibes to downtown St. Charles
Susan Stark, Nick Lowe, and jazz musician Jack Macklin join us to preview St. Charles Jazz Weekend ? a four-day celebration of music, community, and end-of-summer fun.
Susan Stark, Nick Lowe, and jazz musician Jack Macklin join us to preview St. Charles Jazz Weekend ? a four-day celebration of music, community, and end-of-summer fun.
Slick City Orland Park brings indoor thrills for all ages
The new 55,000-square-foot Slick City indoor action park in Orland Park opens with slides, air courts, and its first-ever laser tag arena, offering year-round fun for families and thrill-seekers.
The new 55,000-square-foot Slick City indoor action park in Orland Park opens with slides, air courts, and its first-ever laser tag arena, offering year-round fun for families and thrill-seekers.
?A Walk Toward Healing? unites Chicago survivors in fight against gun violence
Chicago Survivors Executive Director JaShawn Hill shares how this weekend?s Elmhurst University walk supports families of gun violence victims and raises vital funds for the organization?s work.
Chicago Survivors Executive Director JaShawn Hill shares how this weekend?s Elmhurst University walk supports families of gun violence victims and raises vital funds for the organization?s work.
Saint Sabina Academy offers $2,000 scholarships to first responder families
Principal Veriner James and Officer Brandy Smith share how Saint Sabina Academy is honoring first responders with a generous new scholarship initiative.
Principal Veriner James and Officer Brandy Smith share how Saint Sabina Academy is honoring first responders with a generous new scholarship initiative.
AI moves into Chicago-area classrooms to help teachers and students
Educators in Chicago are using artificial intelligence to personalize lessons, reduce workloads, and make learning more engaging for students, while training programs emphasize AI as a supportive tool?not a replacement for teachers.
Educators in Chicago are using artificial intelligence to personalize lessons, reduce workloads, and make learning more engaging for students, while training programs emphasize AI as a supportive tool?not a replacement for teachers.
Chicago food banks warn of rising hunger during Hunger Action Month
A new report shows one in four local residents faces food insecurity, prompting Greater Chicago food banks to prepare for potential federal cuts and launch initiatives like the ?86 Hunger? campaign to help those in need.
A new report shows one in four local residents faces food insecurity, prompting Greater Chicago food banks to prepare for potential federal cuts and launch initiatives like the ?86 Hunger? campaign to help those in need.
Block Club Chicago shares local headlines you might have missed
Gwen Ihnat from Block Club Chicago highlights fall theater productions, Jenna Fischer?s Goodman Theatre appearance, and Cubs superfan Ronnie Woo Woo?s return to Wrigley Field.
Gwen Ihnat from Block Club Chicago highlights fall theater productions, Jenna Fischer?s Goodman Theatre appearance, and Cubs superfan Ronnie Woo Woo?s return to Wrigley Field.
Local cyclist rides 225 miles to support cancer research
Mike Roach joins us to share why he?s riding Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer for the fifth time in honor of loved ones and to raise funds for lifesaving research.
Mike Roach joins us to share why he?s riding Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer for the fifth time in honor of loved ones and to raise funds for lifesaving research.
Former Bear Israel Idonije gives fans a taste of game day at The Staley
We talk with former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije about his new bar, The Staley ? from game day vibes to tonight?s menu and raffle, here?s what fans can expect!
We talk with former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije about his new bar, The Staley ? from game day vibes to tonight?s menu and raffle, here?s what fans can expect!
Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine has all your Bears gameday food options ready
As the Bears kick off their season on Monday night, the award-winning Tievoli Pizza Bar has your covered for all your gameday food options.
As the Bears kick off their season on Monday night, the award-winning Tievoli Pizza Bar has your covered for all your gameday food options.
Red Cross & WeLoveU Foundation hold Chicago area blood drive
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month and to ensure local hospitals have enough supply, the Red Cross and the WeLoveU Foundation are holding a blood drive in suburban Bedford Park.
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month and to ensure local hospitals have enough supply, the Red Cross and the WeLoveU Foundation are holding a blood drive in suburban Bedford Park.
Timeless Toys in Chicago has cool, educational items for kids
Timeless Toys has plenty of cool and educational items for the kids and the young-at-heart.
Timeless Toys has plenty of cool and educational items for the kids and the young-at-heart.
Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade organizers want to celebrate with 'passion'
Residents in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood were still set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a parade on Saturday, despite fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
Residents in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood were still set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a parade on Saturday, despite fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
How to choose the best mums to brighten up your fall
For many gardeners, taking care of mums can be a difficult task, but a gardening coach has some important tips.
For many gardeners, taking care of mums can be a difficult task, but a gardening coach has some important tips.
Despite fears of immigration raids, Chicago Mexican Independence parade still a go
Residents in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood were still set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a parade on Saturday, despite fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
Residents in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood were still set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a parade on Saturday, despite fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.
Community Creamery will melt your troubles away
In 2013, Brian Ng was hit with such inspiration and twelve years later: that vision is now a reality. He is founder of Community Creamery and has been delighting the community through the medium of ice cream.
In 2013, Brian Ng was hit with such inspiration and twelve years later: that vision is now a reality. He is founder of Community Creamery and has been delighting the community through the medium of ice cream.
Stir up some fun with a Dua Lipa-themed cocktail
What better way to celebrate Friday than to enjoy a Dua Lipa-themed cocktail. Here to shake things up is our friend, wine and spirits specialist Eric Holmes.
What better way to celebrate Friday than to enjoy a Dua Lipa-themed cocktail. Here to shake things up is our friend, wine and spirits specialist Eric Holmes.