Tour de Cure: Riding to stop diabetes in St. Charles
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The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure: Chicagoland returns to St. Charles with scenic routes, community impact, and a powerful mission to stop diabetes.

HEINZ Ketchup Smoothie debuts at Smoothie King in five cities

HEINZ and Smoothie King are blending ketchup into a real fruit smoothie in a new limited-edition drink aimed at settling the internet’s “is ketchup a smoothie?” debate.

Most young adults today haven’t reached key adulthood milestones, US Census data finds

New Census Bureau data shows that fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are reaching traditional adulthood milestones like marriage and parenthood, with economic independence now the most common path.

McDonandland Meal 2025: New Happy Meal for adults

Ronald McDonald, Grimmace, and Hamburglar are among the classic McDonald’s characters making a comeback for the new meal deal.

Where to find the best breakfast sandwiches in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Fox 32's Sylvia Perez went across the city trying some of Chicago's best breakfast sandwiches for her series "Tasting Chicago." She joins us today with more on what she tried.

Northalsted Market Days: What to expect | ChicagoNOW
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Northalsted Market Days kicks off this Friday at 5 PM and runs all the way through Sunday at 10 PM. It's one of the largest LGBTQ+ street festivals in the country, taking over Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison with food, headlining artists, and even drag performances. Choose Chicago's VP of Neighborhood Strategy Rob Fojtik gives us the lowdown on what to expect this weekend.

'Queen of Kids Music' Laurie Berkner talks upcoming Ravinia show | ChicagoNOW
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While this guest began her career playing in rock bands, she's now known as the "Queen of Kids music," credited with launching a brand new genre with award-winning albums and over a billion streams. Laurie from the Laurie Berkner Band shares how she connects with families and what fans can look forward to at her performance at Ravinia this weekend.

Chicago bartender and wine expert show off Cowboy Carajillo trend
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Wine and spirits specialist Eric Holmes and award-winning bartender from Maple & Ash, Juanjo Pulgarin, showcase the hottest new drink trend, the Cowboy Carajillo.

This American is viewed most favorably among global figures in new poll: See the list

Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political leaders including Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.

Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC nears 60 cases: What you need to know | ChicagoNOW
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As New York City grapples with a rapidly growing outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem, we're turning to medical experts for clarity and guidance. UI Health's Dr. Shikha Jain explains what Legionnaires' disease is, why this outbreak is spreading so quickly, who's at risk, and what steps residents can take to stay safe.

Visual artist Sarah Kraning paints the colors of music with synesthesia | ChicagoNOW
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Imagine being able to see music, not just feel it. Sarah Kraning is a visual artist with a rare neurological condition called sound-to-color synesthesia, which causes her brain to translate sound into vibrant colors and shapes. Her paintings are stunning translations of the music she hears. She's here to talk about her creative process, recent collaborations, and what's next for her career.

Spotify Premium price hike, Brazilian coffee tariffs & rise in robocalls | Consumer News
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Consumer News: Spotify raises premium subscription prices in select regions. Tariffs on Brazilian coffee could drive up costs. A new report shows Americans received 53 billion robocalls last year. Plus, grocery prices top the list of adult stressors, colon cancer diagnoses rise, smoking raises oral cancer risk, and the FDA expands a butter recall.