Back to school beauty tips
Beauty expert Nicole Pearl shares helpful routines, wellness tips, and must-have products to make the back-to-school season smoother for the whole family.
Beauty expert Nicole Pearl shares helpful routines, wellness tips, and must-have products to make the back-to-school season smoother for the whole family.
Cracker Barrel’s new look sparks backlash online
Cracker Barrel is facing backlash from longtime customers over its new store remodels.
Cracker Barrel is facing backlash from longtime customers over its new store remodels.
Late summer travel destinations and deals 2025 | ChicagoNOW
Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore shares three destinations to consider for late summer plans. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore shares three destinations to consider for late summer plans. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Savannah Bananas, Great American Lobster Fest and more
Dive into unique festivals like the Great American Lobster Fest or cheer on the Savannah Bananas at Rate Field. Here’s your guide to Chicago weekend happenings Aug. 15-17.
Dive into unique festivals like the Great American Lobster Fest or cheer on the Savannah Bananas at Rate Field. Here’s your guide to Chicago weekend happenings Aug. 15-17.
Chicago River Swim returns this fall after 98-year hiatus | ChicagoNOW
For the first time in 98 years, the Chicago River will host an open water swim event this fall. The Chicago River Swim event has been approved by the city after officials denied the permit last year. It will take place on September 21 and feature 500 qualified swimmers. CEO of The Chicago River Swim Doug McConnell tells us more about it.
For the first time in 98 years, the Chicago River will host an open water swim event this fall. The Chicago River Swim event has been approved by the city after officials denied the permit last year. It will take place on September 21 and feature 500 qualified swimmers. CEO of The Chicago River Swim Doug McConnell tells us more about it.
Naming your baby? Speech pathologist shares toddler-friendly name tips | ChicagoNOW
If you're expecting a baby, you've probably already considered the usual factors: family ties, popularity, and maybe avoiding an ex's name. Have you ever thought about how easily your child will be able to pronounce their name? Chloe Conrad, a licensed speech-language pathologist, went viral for naming a few baby names she'd personally skip because they can be tough for toddlers to say.
If you're expecting a baby, you've probably already considered the usual factors: family ties, popularity, and maybe avoiding an ex's name. Have you ever thought about how easily your child will be able to pronounce their name? Chloe Conrad, a licensed speech-language pathologist, went viral for naming a few baby names she'd personally skip because they can be tough for toddlers to say.
Boar’s Head plant set to reopen after deadly listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head plans to reopen its Jarratt, Virginia, deli meat plant in the coming months after a deadly listeria outbreak last year that killed 10 people.
Boar’s Head plans to reopen its Jarratt, Virginia, deli meat plant in the coming months after a deadly listeria outbreak last year that killed 10 people.
Mispackaged ice cream recalled
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.
A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Blueberry Festival and Corn Boil returns to Windy Acres Farm in Geneva
The Blueberry Festival and Corn Boil returns to Windy Acres Farm this weekend with tasty treats and family fun for all ages.
The Blueberry Festival and Corn Boil returns to Windy Acres Farm this weekend with tasty treats and family fun for all ages.
Chicago Emerging Stars CEO Jaqueza Thomas on empowering youth | ChicagoNOW
Jaqueza Thomas is the founder and CEO of Chicago Emerging Stars, a nonprofit that empowers Chicago's youth with the tools to lead, thrive, and give back. From hosting free events that serve hundreds of families to creating mentorship programs, Jaqueza is committed to changing the narrative around what he says is the city's often overlooked youth.
Jaqueza Thomas is the founder and CEO of Chicago Emerging Stars, a nonprofit that empowers Chicago's youth with the tools to lead, thrive, and give back. From hosting free events that serve hundreds of families to creating mentorship programs, Jaqueza is committed to changing the narrative around what he says is the city's often overlooked youth.
National Chicken Wing Day
It's National Chicken Wing Day. One Local Veteran Owned Chicken Joint. Big Sauce is going viral on social media for having some of the best wings in Chicago.
It's National Chicken Wing Day. One Local Veteran Owned Chicken Joint. Big Sauce is going viral on social media for having some of the best wings in Chicago.
Taste of Sicily: Eataly Chicago debuts limited-time menu
Eataly?s David Malzahn joins us to share the flavors of Sicily featured at La Pizza & La Pasta?available now through the end of the month!
Eataly?s David Malzahn joins us to share the flavors of Sicily featured at La Pizza & La Pasta?available now through the end of the month!
Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo
An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.
An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean water slide panel breaks, injuring cruise ship passenger, officials say
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
'Only took one puff': Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight
Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.
Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.
Taste of Chicago Albany Park: Everything you need to know
Taste of Chicago is serving up global flavors and live entertainment in Albany Park this weekend. Here’s what to know before you go.
Taste of Chicago is serving up global flavors and live entertainment in Albany Park this weekend. Here’s what to know before you go.
Life coach B?a Victoria Albina on breaking free from perfectionism | ChicagoNOW
It might not surprise you that less than half of U.S. adults feel truly satisfied with their personal lives. B?a Victoria Albina is a nurse practitioner, somatic life coach, and host of The Feminist Wellness podcast. She joins us to talk about her upcoming book, End Emotional Outsourcing, which breaks down how perfectionism and people-pleasing keep us stuck.
It might not surprise you that less than half of U.S. adults feel truly satisfied with their personal lives. B?a Victoria Albina is a nurse practitioner, somatic life coach, and host of The Feminist Wellness podcast. She joins us to talk about her upcoming book, End Emotional Outsourcing, which breaks down how perfectionism and people-pleasing keep us stuck.
How to beat procrastination and reset this fall, a mindset expert explains | ChicagoNOW
Back-to-school season isn't just an opportunity for students to reset. With new routines kicking in, it creates a natural moment for everyone to rethink old habits and work toward personal goals. New York Times best-selling author and mindset expert Jon Acuff gives us tips on how to stop overthinking, break the procrastination cycle and more.
Back-to-school season isn't just an opportunity for students to reset. With new routines kicking in, it creates a natural moment for everyone to rethink old habits and work toward personal goals. New York Times best-selling author and mindset expert Jon Acuff gives us tips on how to stop overthinking, break the procrastination cycle and more.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.