Chicago St. Patrick's Day 2026: Everything you need to know
Get ready to shamrock and roll! Here's your guide to the Chicago River dyeing, parades and can't-miss events kicking off St. Patrick's Day 2026.
Get ready to shamrock and roll! Here's your guide to the Chicago River dyeing, parades and can't-miss events kicking off St. Patrick's Day 2026.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Middle East airspace shutdown triggers 10,000 flight cancellations, stranding travelers worldwide
Airspace across parts of the Middle East has largely shut down after Iran struck airports in Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and the UAE — leading to around 10,000 flight cancellations in recent days.
Airspace across parts of the Middle East has largely shut down after Iran struck airports in Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and the UAE — leading to around 10,000 flight cancellations in recent days.
These states stand out as the best for women in 2026, study finds
A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.
A new WalletHub report examines how women are faring across the United States in 2026, highlighting ongoing gaps in pay, political representation and opportunity.
McDonald’s ‘biggest’ burger coming to US: Here’s when, how much it will cost
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
Former White Sox player Micah Johnson returns to Chicago as bestselling author
Back in Chicago after his time with the White Sox, Micah Johnson visited Minnie Miñoso Academy to read his children’s book “Aku,” sharing how he transitioned from baseball to art and why imagination, representation, and dreaming big matter for the next generation.
Back in Chicago after his time with the White Sox, Micah Johnson visited Minnie Miñoso Academy to read his children’s book “Aku,” sharing how he transitioned from baseball to art and why imagination, representation, and dreaming big matter for the next generation.
How to survive daylight saving time: Sleep expert shares tips before we spring forward
As we lose an hour to daylight saving time, Dr. James Rowley of Rush’s Sleep Medicine Fellowship explains how to prepare for the shift, help kids adjust, what permanent DST could mean for our health, and practical tips for those who already struggle with sleep.
As we lose an hour to daylight saving time, Dr. James Rowley of Rush’s Sleep Medicine Fellowship explains how to prepare for the shift, help kids adjust, what permanent DST could mean for our health, and practical tips for those who already struggle with sleep.
Signs of relief for homebuyers as affordability shows early improvement
Daryl Fairweather of Redfin breaks down new data showing early affordability gains, what’s still challenging buyers in Chicago, and how to navigate the spring housing market.
Daryl Fairweather of Redfin breaks down new data showing early affordability gains, what’s still challenging buyers in Chicago, and how to navigate the spring housing market.
Crisp & Green focuses on healthy, fresh meals across Chicago area
Crisp & Green is serving up fresh and healthy food options for you at two locations in the Chicago area.
Crisp & Green is serving up fresh and healthy food options for you at two locations in the Chicago area.
Delta pauses flights to Israel following strikes on Iran
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Fish fries and spring getaways at the Abbey Resort in Wisconsin
If you were looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors while eating great food, check out the Abbey Resort at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
If you were looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors while eating great food, check out the Abbey Resort at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Southwest ending open seating: Travel expert breaks down the policy shift | ChicagoLIVE
Southwest Airlines is officially moving to assigned seating, a major departure from the "open seating" brand that defined the airline for decades. Travel expert and author Brandon Blewett joins the show to discuss the financial motives behind this move and how it will fundamentally change the Southwest passenger experience.
Southwest Airlines is officially moving to assigned seating, a major departure from the "open seating" brand that defined the airline for decades. Travel expert and author Brandon Blewett joins the show to discuss the financial motives behind this move and how it will fundamentally change the Southwest passenger experience.
Mexico unrest sparks spring break shakeups at last minute as travelers scramble and pivot
Spring break travelers are changing their vacation plans based on Mexico violence concerns. Travel advisors recommend Caribbean alternatives amid Puerto Vallarta security concerns.
Spring break travelers are changing their vacation plans based on Mexico violence concerns. Travel advisors recommend Caribbean alternatives amid Puerto Vallarta security concerns.
State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
Rosemont restaurant week | ChicagoNOW
Rosemont Restaurant Week is scheduled to return Sunday, March 1 through Saturday, March 7. Owner of Carlucci Rosemont, Graziano Berto, joins to share more.
Rosemont Restaurant Week is scheduled to return Sunday, March 1 through Saturday, March 7. Owner of Carlucci Rosemont, Graziano Berto, joins to share more.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Ford recalls over 4.3 million vehicles over software issue
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
'Great Value' cottage cheese sold at Walmart recalled in 24 states over possible health risk
The new recall impacts cottage cheese products sold under the “Great Value" label at Walmart stores in multiple states including Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas.
The new recall impacts cottage cheese products sold under the “Great Value" label at Walmart stores in multiple states including Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas.
Time names 2026 Women of the Year: See who's making a difference
Time magazine has named 16 women to its 2026 Women of the Year list, including singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor, author and podcast host Mel Robbins and Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman.
Time magazine has named 16 women to its 2026 Women of the Year list, including singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor, author and podcast host Mel Robbins and Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman.