Why your car insurance bill went up — and what just changed in Illinois
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains the major change lawmakers just approved after years of unchecked car insurance rate hikes, and what it could mean for drivers across the state.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains the major change lawmakers just approved after years of unchecked car insurance rate hikes, and what it could mean for drivers across the state.
CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
US troops in war zones reportedly targeted using commercial location data
U.S. troops deployed in active war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to Reuters.
U.S. troops deployed in active war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to Reuters.
Boy, 17, found dead in Chicago-area forest preserve
A 17-year-old boy died after he was found unconscious in a forest preserve late Wednesday afternoon in south suburban Homewood.
A 17-year-old boy died after he was found unconscious in a forest preserve late Wednesday afternoon in south suburban Homewood.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to present Pope Leo with Chicago-themed goodie bag | ChicagoNOW x Block Club
Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Bad Bunny joins ‘Toy Story 5’ cast | ChicagoNOW
Bad Bunny is set to enter the Toy Story universe, voicing a character named Pizza with Sunglasses.
Bad Bunny is set to enter the Toy Story universe, voicing a character named Pizza with Sunglasses.
US and Iran reach deal to extend ceasefire pending approval by Trump, sources
For the second time this week, the United States military conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets as leaders of the two nations continue to negotiate a long-term peace deal.
For the second time this week, the United States military conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets as leaders of the two nations continue to negotiate a long-term peace deal.
These states spend the most on health care: See the list
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
A new WalletHub report found Americans are spending significantly more on health care.
Riot Fest lineup drops with Tool, Twenty One Pilots among headliners | ChicagoNOW
Riot Fest has released its full lineup for this year’s festival in Chicago.
Riot Fest has released its full lineup for this year’s festival in Chicago.
TMZ: E. Jean Carroll reportedly under federal investigation tied to Trump assault case | ChicagoNOW
E. Jean Carroll, who previously accused President Donald Trump for sexual assault, is reportedly the subject of a federal criminal investigation.
E. Jean Carroll, who previously accused President Donald Trump for sexual assault, is reportedly the subject of a federal criminal investigation.
TMZ: Kyle Busch’s final days detailed in death certificate | ChicagoNOW
New details surrounding NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s death reveal he had reportedly been battling bacterial pneumonia before developing sepsis.
New details surrounding NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s death reveal he had reportedly been battling bacterial pneumonia before developing sepsis.
Video: Sea lion leaps into canoe during Monterey Bay race
An enthusiastic sea lion leaped out of the Monterey Bay over Memorial Day weekend, hopping onto a racing outrigger canoe, before slipping back into the saltwater and becoming an instant viral sensation.
An enthusiastic sea lion leaped out of the Monterey Bay over Memorial Day weekend, hopping onto a racing outrigger canoe, before slipping back into the saltwater and becoming an instant viral sensation.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
Riot Fest 2026 lineup: Everything you need to know
Riot Fest 2026 is returning to Douglass Park Sept. 18-20. See which headliners and iconic acts are coming to Chicago.
Riot Fest 2026 is returning to Douglass Park Sept. 18-20. See which headliners and iconic acts are coming to Chicago.
Boy, 15, critically wounded after barrage of gunfire erupts in Bronzeville
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face Thursday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face Thursday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
Happy the elephant, famous for mirror recognition study, euthanized
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Neighbors report dozens of shots after 15-year-old shot in face on South Side
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face Thursday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face Thursday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
Freight train derails in Cook County
A freight train derailed Thursday morning in south suburban Posen.
A freight train derailed Thursday morning in south suburban Posen.
Explosion sparks massive fire at Stickney industrial plant
A large fire broke out Wednesday evening after an explosion at an industrial plant in suburban Stickney, sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky and prompting shelter-in-place precautions for nearby residents and a local college.
A large fire broke out Wednesday evening after an explosion at an industrial plant in suburban Stickney, sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky and prompting shelter-in-place precautions for nearby residents and a local college.
US launches new strikes on Iran as ceasefire tensions escalate
The U.S. carried out fresh strikes against Iran after overnight drone and missile attacks near Kuwait, raising fears that an already fragile ceasefire could collapse as political and military pressure intensifies.
The U.S. carried out fresh strikes against Iran after overnight drone and missile attacks near Kuwait, raising fears that an already fragile ceasefire could collapse as political and military pressure intensifies.