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‘Pay later’ rent apps gain popularity amid rising housing prices | ChicagoLIVE

February 10, 2026 2:06pm CST

Flex and similar apps allow renters to break up monthly rent payments amid rising housing prices. 

At least 30 cars damaged in Hyde Park vandalism spree | ChicagoLIVE

February 10, 2026 1:59pm CST

Chicago police are searching for three suspects after at least 30 vehicles were damaged in Hyde Park early Saturday morning. 

Northwestern study reveals how sleep can boost creativity | ChicagoNOW

February 10, 2026 1:47pm CST

Findings suggest what happens in your dreams may play a key role in creative problem-solving. 

Adult daughters often feel responsible for mothers’ emotions, study finds | ChicagoNOW

February 10, 2026 1:43pm CST

Dr. Allison Alforn of Baylor University discusses a new study on the emotional labor adult daughters carry in caring for their mothers.

New play ‘Riding for America’ spotlights horse racing legend Isaac Burns Murphy | ChicagoNOW

February 10, 2026 1:32pm CST

The Wayfarer Theater brings Isaac Burns Murphy’s story to the stage, exploring the life of one of the 1880’s highest-paid athletes.

Doctor explains hair loss concerns linked to popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs | ChicagoNOW

February 10, 2026 1:27pm CST

GLP-1 medications have helped millions lose weight, but some users are reporting unexpected hair loss. Rush dermatologist Dr. Samantha Venkatesh breaks down how common it is, why it happens and who’s most at risk. 

‘Filthy Fortune’ returns as host Matt Paxton previews shocking cleanouts and hidden treasures | ChicagoNOW

February 10, 2026 1:22pm CST

The new season of Discovery Channel’s “Filthy Fortunes” premieres Sunday, and hoarding expert Matt Patxton joins us to share what viewers can expect. 

TMZ: Lindsey Vonn details Olympic crash, says injury will require multiple surgeries | ChicagoNOW

February 10, 2026 1:18pm CST

Olympics skiing star Lindsey Vonn is opening up about her frightening fall that left her with a complex tibia fracture. 

Loving A Lie: Chicago-area man loses $70,000 to AI-powered romance scam

February 10, 2026 12:06pm CST

A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.

Lyric Opera presents Mozart comedy ‘Così fan tutte' | ChicagoNOW

February 10, 2026 11:57am CST

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is bringing Mozart’s comedic masterpiece "Così fan tutte" to the stage. 

Chicago alder weighs backlash over delivery robots on city sidewalks

February 10, 2026 9:10am CST

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st Ward) discusses resident complaints and concerns about delivery robots, why the city is allowing them, how they affect sidewalk accessibility, and what changes could come next.

Black History Month spotlight: Chicago trailblazers you should know

February 10, 2026 8:07am CST

Chicago historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas highlights lesser-known Black pioneers, from advertising and education to beauty and business, on this week’s edition of “You Don’t Know Chi.”