More Americans tapping 401(k) savings early as financial pressures rise
With a growing share of workers withdrawing early from their 401(k) retirement plan, financial advisor Aristotle Makris of Goldstone Financial Group explains what’s driving the trend and alternatives for people facing financial emergencies.
With a growing share of workers withdrawing early from their 401(k) retirement plan, financial advisor Aristotle Makris of Goldstone Financial Group explains what’s driving the trend and alternatives for people facing financial emergencies.
CTA to submit new safety plan by federal deadline
With two weeks until the deadline, the Chicago Transit Authority says it plans to submit a revised safety plan to federal officials.
With two weeks until the deadline, the Chicago Transit Authority says it plans to submit a revised safety plan to federal officials.
US, Israel escalate strikes on Iran as Senate Dems fail to halt war effort
As U.S. and Israeli forces strike more than 2,000 Iranian targets and claim growing control of Iran’s airspace, lawmakers clash on Capitol Hill over the war while the U.S. Department of State works to evacuate Americans from the region.
As U.S. and Israeli forces strike more than 2,000 Iranian targets and claim growing control of Iran’s airspace, lawmakers clash on Capitol Hill over the war while the U.S. Department of State works to evacuate Americans from the region.
Federal judge orders billions in tariff refunds after ruling on Trump trade policy
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding potentially more than $130 billion in tariffs to thousands of companies after the Supreme Court struck down parts of former President Donald Trump’s tariff authority.
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding potentially more than $130 billion in tariffs to thousands of companies after the Supreme Court struck down parts of former President Donald Trump’s tariff authority.
Intonation Music celebrates 20 years with open house performances | ChicagoNOW
Tonya Howell, executive director of Intonation Music, discusses the nonprofit’s 20 years of serving Chicago youth through music education.
Tonya Howell, executive director of Intonation Music, discusses the nonprofit’s 20 years of serving Chicago youth through music education.
New children’s book invites kids to imagine the future | ChicagoNOW
Authors Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris talk about their new children’s picture book, which explores what life might look like for kids in the future.
Authors Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris talk about their new children’s picture book, which explores what life might look like for kids in the future.
TMZ: Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI | ChicagoNOW
Authorities arrested pop star Britney Spears Wednesday night on suspicion of DUI.
Authorities arrested pop star Britney Spears Wednesday night on suspicion of DUI.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Man charged with attacking, trying to disarm Illinois police officer
A man was charged after allegedly attacking and trying to disarm a Leland police officer this January in LaSalle County.
A man was charged after allegedly attacking and trying to disarm a Leland police officer this January in LaSalle County.
Two teenage boys arrested after 28-year-old woman carjacked at gunpoint in Chicago
Chicago police say two teenage boys are charged after a woman was carjacked at gunpoint on Wednesday night.
Chicago police say two teenage boys are charged after a woman was carjacked at gunpoint on Wednesday night.
New 12,000-square-foot Mediterranean restaurant planned for Chicago Riverwalk
A new pan-Mediterranean restaurant is set to open along the Chicago Riverwalk this spring.
A new pan-Mediterranean restaurant is set to open along the Chicago Riverwalk this spring.
Missing Chicago woman located, police say
A missing 39-year-old woman who was last heard from on Sunday has been located, according to Chicago police.
A missing 39-year-old woman who was last heard from on Sunday has been located, according to Chicago police.
New 2026 ranking names Chicago's friendliest neighborhoods
A new ranking names Chicago's friendliest neighborhoods for 2026. See which community took the top spot.
A new ranking names Chicago's friendliest neighborhoods for 2026. See which community took the top spot.
Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Market volatility rises as Iran conflict rattles investors
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains how the war in Iran is driving market swings, higher oil prices and uncertainty for investors and consumers.
Early voting surges in Chicago ahead of the March 17 primary
Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever explains key deadlines, vote-by-mail return tips, and why turnout is already higher than in the 2018 and 2022 primaries as early voting continues across all 50 wards before Election Day on March 17.
Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever explains key deadlines, vote-by-mail return tips, and why turnout is already higher than in the 2018 and 2022 primaries as early voting continues across all 50 wards before Election Day on March 17.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Man shot in afternoon Chicago drive-by, police say
Chicago police say a 41-year-old man was shot in a midday drive-by on Wednesday.
Chicago police say a 41-year-old man was shot in a midday drive-by on Wednesday.
I-290 inbound lanes closed as semi partially dangles from overpass
Traffic on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway was shut down early Thursday after a crash left a semi partially dangling off an overpass in west suburban Cook County.
Traffic on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway was shut down early Thursday after a crash left a semi partially dangling off an overpass in west suburban Cook County.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.