List: Take these dates off to maximize your vacation time in 2026
The amount of time off workers earn varies by company, but here are some ways to utilize your PTO for extended breaks this year.
What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
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.
Chicago rings in 2026 along Riverwalk with music, fireworks and heightened security
Chicago is taking the national spotlight as it rings in 2026 with its largest New Year’s Eve celebration to date along the Riverwalk.
America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
Things to do in Chicago on New Year’s Eve 2025
Here’s a look at New Year’s Eve celebrations in Chicago to ring in 2026.
Chicagoans talk about their 2026 New Year's resolutions
As the new year approaches, customers at Lou Mitchell’s shared their resolutions, from reading more and exercising to being more patient.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
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.
New Year’s Eve party options abound across Chicago
Chicagoans are getting ready to ring in the New Year with celebrations, partying and much more at the stroke of midnight.
Chicagoans talk about their 2026 New Year's resolutions
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over to the iconic Lou Mitchell's to hear about what resolutions Chicagoans are chasing in the New Year.
Heavy security planned for New York City's NYE celebration
New York City hosts one of the largest New Year's Eve parties in the world. Police are outlining plans to keep everyone safe.
Chicago takes national stage with riverfront New Year’s Eve celebration
Chicago’s New Year’s Eve celebration along the river is set to draw huge crowds — and a national audience.
Chicago takes national stage with riverfront New Year’s Eve celebration
Chicago’s New Year’s Eve celebration along the river is set to draw huge crowds — and a national audience.
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.
Grammy-award winning poet J. Ivy counting down New Years in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
The city of Chicago is putting together a special event to help ring in the new year. Grammy-award winning poet, J. Ivy, joins live in studio to share more about this event.
Chicago NYE celebrations: Street closures and festivities
Chicago residents and visitors are urged to plan ahead and remain vigilant as large crowds are expected for New Year’s Eve.
Chicago prepares for massive New Year's Eve celebrations
Chicago officials are preparing the city to get ready for New Year's Eve celebrations.



















