Festival-ready beauty & style hacks to beat the heat this summer
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Beauty expert Nicole Pearl shares her top summer picks ? from skin refreshers and SPF must-haves to comfy fashion and sweet treats ? to keep you glowing all festival season long.

TSA ditches shoe-removal rule | ChicagoNOW
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The TSA might be stepping back from its infamous shoe-removal rule ? but not for everyone. We?re breaking down the latest changes, plus what you shouldn?t wear to the airport if you want to breeze through security. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Why younger shoppers are struggling with impulse spending | ChicagoNOW
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As summer sales heat up and Prime Day takes over your feed, a new BadCredit.org study shows that Millennials and Gen Z are also feeling financial regret. Consumer finance expert Erica Sandberg answers what?s driving this behavior and how we can break the cycle. FULL STUDY HERE: https://www.badcredit.org/studies/millennials-and-gen-z-report-more-financial-regret/

Chicago's strangest bars you probably never knew about | ChicagoNOW
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An anonymous duo behind the Strange Bar Sunday Instagram account has been documenting Chicago?s strangest bars since 2014. Block Club Chicago reporter Linze Rice explains what makes these bars so unique and what they reveal about Chicagoans themselves.

It's not great being late: Tips from an etiquette expert
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Prone to missing events? Rushing out the door? Being unfashionably late? Listen to etiquette expert Akilah Siti Easter on "ChicagoNOW" on how to navigate lateness in today's culture.

Top 10 list of least healthy fast-food chains released by WorldAtlas

Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.

Pilot Project Brewing opens just steps from Wrigley Field
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Pilot Project's latest location on Clark Street pairs craft beer with creative cuisine and a hidden cocktail lounge.

Red Hot Ranch and Oberweis join forces in Skokie

One of Chicago’s iconic burger joints is expanding to the suburbs with a new location in Skokie, the owners announced.

'50 Dates 50 States' Matt Wurnig makes his next stop in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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He?s turning dating into a full-blown cross-country adventure?one state, one date at a time. Matt Wurnig is the creator and host of ?50 Dates 50 States," and he shares what it?s like to date his way across America, and this time, he?s making a stop right here in Chicago.

Ways to cope with buyer's remorse | ChicagoNOW
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We've all bought something we immediately regretted, whether it was a late-night online impulse buy or a "limited edition" you absolutely didn't need. Tia Ewing and Justine Baker discuss the dumbest things they've spend money on.

Here's some of patio season's hidden restaurant gems | ChicagoNOW
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It?s officially patio season in Chicago, which means it's time to soak up the sun, grab a bite, and maybe discover a new favorite hidden gem. Sylvia Perez is highlighting five patios you probably haven?t tried yet.

Jake's Takes talks all about the new 'Superman' | ChicagoNOW
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From red carpets to press junkets, Jake Hamilton has sat across from the men behind the cape. He breaks down what it?s like to talk to Superman himself, and how each actor brings something totally different to one of pop culture?s most iconic characters.

Wilma's Famous BBQ serves up soul on a plate
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The Fourth of July is here and what's more American than fireworks, family and, of course, some delicious barbecue. Chicago's own Wilma's Famous BBQ is serving up some smokey and soulful flavors and they're here to give us a try.

Fun ways to spend Fourth of July weekend in Chicago
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From fireworks and festivals to big sporting events and cool-down spots, Choose Chicago's Steve Crano shares top picks for celebrating Independence Day all weekend long.

Tasting Chicago: 5 hidden gem patios

In this episode of Tasting Chicago, Sylvia Perez visits five standout patios across five different neighborhoods — all hidden gems where the food, drinks, and vibes make the most of summer in the city.