Chicago Public Schools board faces tight vote on passing budget
As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.
As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.
Amazon app store to shut down on Androids Aug. 20. What it means for users
With Amazon’s app store leaving Android, here’s how you may be eligible for a refund if you haven’t used your Amazon Coins.
With Amazon’s app store leaving Android, here’s how you may be eligible for a refund if you haven’t used your Amazon Coins.
Beverly teen gets over $8M in college scholarships
A Beverly teenager has secured more than $8 million in college scholarships. We sat down with Aaron Williams to hear more about his journey, and the start of his college career!
A Beverly teenager has secured more than $8 million in college scholarships. We sat down with Aaron Williams to hear more about his journey, and the start of his college career!
Chicago architecture, dirty sodas & gamifying the CTA | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? We are taking you on an art deco architecture tour to see some of the city?s coolest buildings. Next, The Goddess and Grocer joins us to explain the sweet trend taking over TikTok: dirty sodas. Plus, we introduce you to an app called Transit Stats that has gamified riding the CTA, and a travel expert talks about overtourism. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
What's trending in Chicago? We are taking you on an art deco architecture tour to see some of the city?s coolest buildings. Next, The Goddess and Grocer joins us to explain the sweet trend taking over TikTok: dirty sodas. Plus, we introduce you to an app called Transit Stats that has gamified riding the CTA, and a travel expert talks about overtourism. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
?RushTok? goes viral, but some sororities ban recruits from posting
The viral ?RushTok? trend has taken TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views as sorority hopefuls document their recruitment journeys. But some chapters are now pushing back, banning prospects from posting in an effort to protect tradition?and control the narrative.
The viral ?RushTok? trend has taken TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views as sorority hopefuls document their recruitment journeys. But some chapters are now pushing back, banning prospects from posting in an effort to protect tradition?and control the narrative.
Transit Stats turns your CTA commute into a game
A new twist on the transit status app is turning delays and commutes into a kind of game, where every wait, ride, and refresh could earn you points.
A new twist on the transit status app is turning delays and commutes into a kind of game, where every wait, ride, and refresh could earn you points.
Paris on Politics: Why Trump's DOJ is requesting voter data from Illinois
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Paris on Politics: Debate on mandatory mental health screenings in Illinois schools
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
CTA train derailment delays Yellow, Purple, Red line trains
CTA trains on the city’s North Side experienced major delays on Monday night due to a minor derailment.
CTA trains on the city’s North Side experienced major delays on Monday night due to a minor derailment.
John Stamos Pizza, quiet firing & no makeup dates | ChicagoNOW
What?s trending in Chicago? We are talking about a new TikTok dating trend which involves women going to first dates makeup-free, a new phrase called ?quiet firing,? and John Stamos? Riot Fest request to have a Greek-style pizza named after him. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
What?s trending in Chicago? We are talking about a new TikTok dating trend which involves women going to first dates makeup-free, a new phrase called ?quiet firing,? and John Stamos? Riot Fest request to have a Greek-style pizza named after him. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Gun found at Chicago's Whitney Young H.S. on first day of school
A gun was found during screenings at Whitney Young High School in Chicago on Monday.
A gun was found during screenings at Whitney Young High School in Chicago on Monday.
Are you being quiet fired? Local expert weighs in
You?ve probably heard of ?quiet quitting? ? but what about ?quiet firing?? It?s when a company pushes someone out without ever officially firing them ? things like being passed up for projects, left out of meetings, or given zero feedback. It?s subtle, but it can leave people feeling powerless, confused, and stuck.
You?ve probably heard of ?quiet quitting? ? but what about ?quiet firing?? It?s when a company pushes someone out without ever officially firing them ? things like being passed up for projects, left out of meetings, or given zero feedback. It?s subtle, but it can leave people feeling powerless, confused, and stuck.
New TikTok dating trend: Skipping makeup on first dates
There?s a new trend on TikTok where women are showing up makeup-free on first dates ? not just to embrace natural beauty, but to see if a potential partner will accept them as they really are. It?s about flipping old dating norms and putting authenticity front and center.
There?s a new trend on TikTok where women are showing up makeup-free on first dates ? not just to embrace natural beauty, but to see if a potential partner will accept them as they really are. It?s about flipping old dating norms and putting authenticity front and center.
First day of school brings excitement and nerves for CPS students, parents
Students returned to Chicago Public Schools for the first day of the 2025-26 year, with a celebratory welcome at Walter Payton College Prep.
Students returned to Chicago Public Schools for the first day of the 2025-26 year, with a celebratory welcome at Walter Payton College Prep.
Chicago school year kicks off with hugs and excitement
Thousands of students across Chicagoland are heading back to school this morning.
Thousands of students across Chicagoland are heading back to school this morning.
Two men arrested after shots fired, CPD squad car struck near Chicago police station
Two men were taken into custody late Sunday after police said they opened fire on another vehicle and struck a CPD patrol car.
Two men were taken into custody late Sunday after police said they opened fire on another vehicle and struck a CPD patrol car.
CTA adds bus routes to ‘Frequent Network’ with rides every 10 minutes
The CTA is expanding its “Frequent Network" with more routes in which wait times for a bus will only last 10 minutes or less.
The CTA is expanding its “Frequent Network" with more routes in which wait times for a bus will only last 10 minutes or less.
CTA add routes to 'frequent network' with rides every 10 minutes or less
The Chicago Transit Authority is adding four more routes to its "Frequent Network," which runs buses every 10 minutes or less.
The Chicago Transit Authority is adding four more routes to its "Frequent Network," which runs buses every 10 minutes or less.
Week in Review: Trump's threat, Savannah Bananas & shingles risk for younger adults
On this episode of "Week in Review," a water main break forces a boil order in the northern burbs, and President Trump takes aim at Chicago while discussing his plan to deploy the National Guard to D.C. Next, new details emerge about a CPS security guard charged with rape?should he have been hired in the first place? The Bears prepare for their game against the Bills, and we go on the field with the Savannah Bananas. Finally, our reporter shares a painful struggle with shingles, warning that it could happen in younger, healthy adults.
On this episode of "Week in Review," a water main break forces a boil order in the northern burbs, and President Trump takes aim at Chicago while discussing his plan to deploy the National Guard to D.C. Next, new details emerge about a CPS security guard charged with rape?should he have been hired in the first place? The Bears prepare for their game against the Bills, and we go on the field with the Savannah Bananas. Finally, our reporter shares a painful struggle with shingles, warning that it could happen in younger, healthy adults.
CPD officer in Krystal Rivera shooting stripped of police powers, under new investigation
The Chicago Police Department officer who shot and killed Officer Krystal Rivera has been relieved of his police powers.
The Chicago Police Department officer who shot and killed Officer Krystal Rivera has been relieved of his police powers.