Top proposal spot in Chicago revealed in new report | ChicagoNOW
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Thinking about popping the question in Chicago? You?re not alone?and if you?re heading to the beach or booking a table at LondonHouse, you?re in good company. A new report from local jeweler Christopher Duquet analyzed Google search trends and found LondonHouse to be the most searched proposal location in the city.

Billy Joel NPH diagnosis: Doctor explains | ChicagoNOW
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Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows after announcing he?s been diagnosed with a neurological condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. Dr. Webster Crowley, professor of neurosurgery at Rush Medical College, joins "ChicagoNOW" to explain what the condition is. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Chicago bakery Al Hamd Sweets turns family recipe into growing business

What began as a family tradition of hand-rolling pastries for weddings and gatherings has grown into a small but thriving North Side bakery supplying South Asian desserts across Chicago—all in memory of the woman who made them best.

How do you spell bougie? See the most-searched slang terms

From "bougie" to "tea," Google reveals each state's most searched “how to spell" slang ahead of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops could face fines

Flyers in a certain popular tourist destination could face fines if they unbuckle and stand up too soon at the end of a flight.

'Da Pope' beer taps into faith and flavor at Chicago brewery

Would the Pope from Chicago approve of this beer? A local brewery thinks so—and it’s flying off the taps.

Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found

The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.

These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds

A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.

Best cities for new college grads to rent

Realtor.com has released a list of the top 10 most affordable U.S. cities for recent college graduate.

US kids of divorce earn less, face more teen pregnancy and jail: study

A new study finds that children whose parents divorce before age 5 face reduced earnings as adults and increased chances of teen pregnancy and incarceration—consequences tied to financial loss, relocation, and diminished parental involvement.

Tasting Chicago: Iconic restaurant turns 60 this year
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An iconic restaurant in Chicago is turning 60 this year, and once again, in a recent poll, it was just named one of the most romantic restaurants in the country.