Chicago takes national spotlight for New Year's Eve

Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.

Drones join fireworks as cities ring in 2026 in style

From Las Vegas to Atlanta, major cities are adding drone light shows to traditional fireworks displays, blending new technology with classic celebrations to welcome the new year in increasingly creative ways.

Drones join fireworks as cities ring in 2026 in style

From Las Vegas to Atlanta, major cities are adding drone light shows to traditional fireworks displays, blending new technology with classic celebrations to welcome the new year in increasingly creative ways.

The New York Times year in pictures | ChicagoNOW

The New York Times is helping us look back on 2025 with a compilation of some of the most powerful pictures taken by its journalists over the last year. Tanner Curtis, Co-Editor of 'The Year in Pictures', joins via zoom to take a look back.