‘Dystopian’: Critics respond as hantavirus wagers top $6.5 million on prediction markets| ChicagoNOW
Critics are condemning a surge in betting tied to hantavirus outbreak speculation.
Critics are condemning a surge in betting tied to hantavirus outbreak speculation.
Majority of Chicago artists earn under $40K, report finds | ChicagoNOW
A new Chicago Arts Census shows about 60% of local arts workers earn less than $40,000 a year despite advanced degrees and professional experience.
A new Chicago Arts Census shows about 60% of local arts workers earn less than $40,000 a year despite advanced degrees and professional experience.
Navy Pier unveils free summer events, concerts and new attractions | ChicagoNOW
Navy Pier is gearing up for summer with free concerts, family-friendly events and new attractions, including the debut of the RHYTHM stage and Summer Skate at the Pier.
Navy Pier is gearing up for summer with free concerts, family-friendly events and new attractions, including the debut of the RHYTHM stage and Summer Skate at the Pier.
War Sec. Pete Hegseth answers questions about Iran war spending
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took questions from lawmakers Tuesday about the Iran war budget before the House Appropriations Committee.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took questions from lawmakers Tuesday about the Iran war budget before the House Appropriations Committee.
Chicago eyes bid to host Democratic National Convention again in 2028
Axios Chicago reporter Justin Kaufmann discusses Chicago’s push to host the Democratic National Convention for a second consecutive cycle, the city’s performance during the 2024 convention and whether a repeat hosting opportunity is realistic.
Axios Chicago reporter Justin Kaufmann discusses Chicago’s push to host the Democratic National Convention for a second consecutive cycle, the city’s performance during the 2024 convention and whether a repeat hosting opportunity is realistic.
GOP divisions grow over ICE funding bill tied to White House ballroom money
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are clashing over a multibillion-dollar immigration funding package after controversy erupted over money tied to a proposed new White House ballroom.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are clashing over a multibillion-dollar immigration funding package after controversy erupted over money tied to a proposed new White House ballroom.
Indiana high-speed police chase ends with 2 arrests
A northwest Indiana police chase topping 140 mph ended with a woman and a man arrested early Tuesday.
A northwest Indiana police chase topping 140 mph ended with a woman and a man arrested early Tuesday.
Hantavirus outbreak concerns grow as Americans remain in quarantine
A Hantavirus outbreak tied to a Dutch-based cruise ship has sickened multiple passengers, including Americans now under quarantine in the U.S., as health officials investigate concerns that a rare strain may have spread person to person onboard.
A Hantavirus outbreak tied to a Dutch-based cruise ship has sickened multiple passengers, including Americans now under quarantine in the U.S., as health officials investigate concerns that a rare strain may have spread person to person onboard.
Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule released
Lollapalooza has revealed set times for artists appearing at this year's summer festival.
Lollapalooza has revealed set times for artists appearing at this year's summer festival.
Suburban Chicago man arrested months after fatal I-57 crash
A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges nearly 10 months after a deadly crash on I-57.
A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges nearly 10 months after a deadly crash on I-57.
Chicago drive-by shooting sends 17-year-old girl to hospital
A 17-year-old girl was wounded in a drive-by shooting early Tuesday in Chicago's Belmont Gardens neighborhood.
A 17-year-old girl was wounded in a drive-by shooting early Tuesday in Chicago's Belmont Gardens neighborhood.
It's an animal lover's paradise at Lincoln Park Zoo
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton heads over to Lincoln Park Zoo to check out their fun summer offerings.
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton heads over to Lincoln Park Zoo to check out their fun summer offerings.
High-speed chase in NW Indiana ends with car crashing into house
An Indiana man was arrested after a high-speed chase with police ended when his vehicle went airborne over railroad tracks and crashed into a Portage home.
An Indiana man was arrested after a high-speed chase with police ended when his vehicle went airborne over railroad tracks and crashed into a Portage home.
Shootout with Chicago police leaves suspect seriously wounded
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
Chicago committee considers new gunshot detection system after ShotSpotter exit
Alderman Brian Hopkins discusses a proposed new gunshot detection technology as Chicago’s Public Safety Committee weighs replacing ShotSpotter with a different system aimed at improving public safety.
Alderman Brian Hopkins discusses a proposed new gunshot detection technology as Chicago’s Public Safety Committee weighs replacing ShotSpotter with a different system aimed at improving public safety.
Teen collapses at Huntley High School track, revived before EMS arrival: officials
CPR and an AED helped save a 16-year-old during a cardiac emergency Monday night in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
CPR and an AED helped save a 16-year-old during a cardiac emergency Monday night in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Person seriously hurt during shootout with Chicago police
Chicago police said officers shot and seriously wounded a person Monday night in the South Chicago neighborhood after an exchange of gunfire.
Chicago police said officers shot and seriously wounded a person Monday night in the South Chicago neighborhood after an exchange of gunfire.
Trump heads to China as Iran ceasefire teeters, Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
President Donald Trump departs for China seeking help from President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks collapse and gas prices surge at home.
President Donald Trump departs for China seeking help from President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks collapse and gas prices surge at home.
Chicago police warn of string of robberies across River North, Lake View and Streeterville
Phones stolen, accounts accessed: Chicago police are warning about a series of robberies across River North, Lake View and Streeterville.
Phones stolen, accounts accessed: Chicago police are warning about a series of robberies across River North, Lake View and Streeterville.
Cook County man charged after officers find fully automatic gun, unrestrained child in car
A man is facing felony charges after investigators recovered a fully-loaded automatic gun during a traffic stop in Chicago Heights.
A man is facing felony charges after investigators recovered a fully-loaded automatic gun during a traffic stop in Chicago Heights.