Funeral services held for Chicago firefighter Steven Decker
Funeral services were held Friday for fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker.
Funeral services were held Friday for fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker.
Target's huge upgrade: New plastic carts & $5 Billion store remodels | ChicagoNOW
Target is officially rolling out a massive upgrade to your shopping experience! 🎯 From eco-friendly new carts to a $5 billion store makeover, here is everything changing at your local Target. Expect to see expanded grocery and frozen sections, easier-to-navigate layouts, upgraded Drive Up/Order Pickup areas, and modern touches like LED lighting, nursing spaces, and eco-friendly HVAC systems.
Target is officially rolling out a massive upgrade to your shopping experience! 🎯 From eco-friendly new carts to a $5 billion store makeover, here is everything changing at your local Target. Expect to see expanded grocery and frozen sections, easier-to-navigate layouts, upgraded Drive Up/Order Pickup areas, and modern touches like LED lighting, nursing spaces, and eco-friendly HVAC systems.
Starbucks is selling a weighted vest | ChicagoNOW
Starbucks is officially entering the fitness world with a surprise new drop: a limited-edition 5-pound weighted vest! Created in partnership with fashion and lifestyle icon Kahlana Barfield Brown (KBB by Kahlana), this sleek vest is designed to celebrate the launch of Starbucks’ brand-new ready-to-drink Coffee & Protein beverage (packing a massive 22g of protein!). 👉 Missed the drop? You can still win one! Starbucks has teamed up with Strava for a fitness challenge. Walk or run for 22 minutes a day for 10 days, and you'll be entered to win a vest of your own.
Starbucks is officially entering the fitness world with a surprise new drop: a limited-edition 5-pound weighted vest! Created in partnership with fashion and lifestyle icon Kahlana Barfield Brown (KBB by Kahlana), this sleek vest is designed to celebrate the launch of Starbucks’ brand-new ready-to-drink Coffee & Protein beverage (packing a massive 22g of protein!). 👉 Missed the drop? You can still win one! Starbucks has teamed up with Strava for a fitness challenge. Walk or run for 22 minutes a day for 10 days, and you'll be entered to win a vest of your own.
Spotify launches new perk for artists' biggest fans | ChicagoNOW
Spotify is changing the game for concert-goers! In this video, we break down Spotify's brand-new "Reserved" program—a feature designed to help the biggest fans score concert tickets without the usual stress, bots, or frantic presale code hunts. Jake Hamilton and Gabriella Premus talk everything you need to know about how it works, who is eligible, and how you can get selected.
Spotify is changing the game for concert-goers! In this video, we break down Spotify's brand-new "Reserved" program—a feature designed to help the biggest fans score concert tickets without the usual stress, bots, or frantic presale code hunts. Jake Hamilton and Gabriella Premus talk everything you need to know about how it works, who is eligible, and how you can get selected.
Lollapalloza awards $1.7M to Chicago Public Schools arts education | ChicagoNOW
Lollapalooza has awarded Chicago Public Schools (CPS) a historic $1.7 million grant to massively expand arts education programming across the city. This historic donation marks one of the largest financial awards CPS has ever received dedicated entirely to arts and music education. Cesar Torruella, the Executive Director of Arts Education at CPS, joins to share more about this partnership.
Lollapalooza has awarded Chicago Public Schools (CPS) a historic $1.7 million grant to massively expand arts education programming across the city. This historic donation marks one of the largest financial awards CPS has ever received dedicated entirely to arts and music education. Cesar Torruella, the Executive Director of Arts Education at CPS, joins to share more about this partnership.
Otterly adorable: Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes playful new resident
Just around the riverbend at Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors may spot a playful new face splashing into the spotlight.
Just around the riverbend at Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors may spot a playful new face splashing into the spotlight.
Man accused of shooting at Chicago police officers faces attempted murder charges
A man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, after authorities say he fired shots at two Chicago police officers and a woman during a confrontation Monday night.
A man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, after authorities say he fired shots at two Chicago police officers and a woman during a confrontation Monday night.
Sueños Music Festival brings the party to Grant Park this weekend
Gabe Ramirez previews Sueños Music Festival and what attendees can expect from this year's jam-packed lineup.
Gabe Ramirez previews Sueños Music Festival and what attendees can expect from this year's jam-packed lineup.
Chicago house fire: 8-year-old victim identified after 4 deaths ruled homicides
One more victim has been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four people dead, including two children.
One more victim has been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four people dead, including two children.
Video shows thieves steal ATM in latest Chicago smash-and-grab
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
Chicago Firefighter Steven Decker funeral: City mourns loss of veteran
Family, friends and fellow first responders gathered Friday morning on the Northwest Side to honor fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise earlier this month.
Family, friends and fellow first responders gathered Friday morning on the Northwest Side to honor fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise earlier this month.
Chicago’s Koreatown didn’t disappear — it moved to the suburbs
Once centered along Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park, Chicago’s Korean community has expanded into the north suburbs as families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods and new opportunities while building a broader presence across Chicagoland.
Once centered along Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park, Chicago’s Korean community has expanded into the north suburbs as families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods and new opportunities while building a broader presence across Chicagoland.
Video shows smash-and-grab crew hit Chicago gas station
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
2 men shot, critically wounded on Chicago sidewalk
Two men were shot and critically wounded Friday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Two men were shot and critically wounded Friday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Mild weekend ahead with rain chances
Chicago’s forecast turns steadily warmer with only brief rain chances before dry 80-degree weather arrives next week.
Chicago’s forecast turns steadily warmer with only brief rain chances before dry 80-degree weather arrives next week.
From Albany Park to the north suburbs: The evolution of Chicago’s Koreatown
Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.
Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.
CPD Supt., mayor preparing for a safe summer
Summer will be here before you know it. And the Chicago Mayor along with the police superintendent are looking to keep the community safer.
Summer will be here before you know it. And the Chicago Mayor along with the police superintendent are looking to keep the community safer.
Foster Avenue Bridge construction continues
Construction still underway on the Foster Avenue Bridge construction project over I-90, but questions remain on when it will get done.
Construction still underway on the Foster Avenue Bridge construction project over I-90, but questions remain on when it will get done.
Businesses frustrated as Foster Avenue Bridge project faces more delays
The $25.2 million Foster Avenue bridge replacement over I-90 has been delayed until the end of 2026 due to utility conflicts and coordination issues with nearby rail lines, frustrating local business owners who say the prolonged construction has significantly hurt sales.
The $25.2 million Foster Avenue bridge replacement over I-90 has been delayed until the end of 2026 due to utility conflicts and coordination issues with nearby rail lines, frustrating local business owners who say the prolonged construction has significantly hurt sales.
What's next with the new CTA safety task force | The Chicago Report
Here to break down what ordinances passed, what failed and to update us on the "Operation Midway Blitz" stories is Axios Chicago Reporter Monica Eng.
Here to break down what ordinances passed, what failed and to update us on the "Operation Midway Blitz" stories is Axios Chicago Reporter Monica Eng.