FAA reduces air traffic by 10% across 40 markets | The Chicago Report
The FAA administration announced a 10% mandated reduction in air travel starting Friday across 40 markets, including Chicago.
The FAA administration announced a 10% mandated reduction in air travel starting Friday across 40 markets, including Chicago.
RTA director weighs in on new transit legislation | The Chicago Report
Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.
Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.
Judge finds multiple federal agent violations | The Chicago Report
Judge Sara Ellis issued an injunction on Thursday, restricting the use of force and tear gas against protesters by federal agents.
Judge Sara Ellis issued an injunction on Thursday, restricting the use of force and tear gas against protesters by federal agents.
Chicago winter outlook: Average cold, potentially snowier season on the horizon
The Chicago area is gearing up for its first real taste of Winter this weekend as a cold Canadian air mass builds into the Great Lakes Region.
The Chicago area is gearing up for its first real taste of Winter this weekend as a cold Canadian air mass builds into the Great Lakes Region.
Teen charged in September attempted carjacking that left woman seriously injured: police
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged after an attempted carjacking that seriously injured a 34-year-old woman in September, according to police.
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged after an attempted carjacking that seriously injured a 34-year-old woman in September, according to police.
Chicago nonprofits unite to help families feed pets amid SNAP cuts
Despite a judge ordering SNAP benefits to resume, many families have struggled to feed their pets.
Despite a judge ordering SNAP benefits to resume, many families have struggled to feed their pets.
Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
All aboard! Metra’s Holiday Trains bring seasonal cheer to Chicago area
The Metra Holiday Trains have entered the station! Trips will be offered on five rail lines this holiday season.
The Metra Holiday Trains have entered the station! Trips will be offered on five rail lines this holiday season.
South Chicago Vietnam mural will soon be restored
The South Chicago neighborhood just reached their goal to restore a Vietnam mural.
The South Chicago neighborhood just reached their goal to restore a Vietnam mural.
Are we mislabeling our emotions? How to tell anxiety from stress | ChicagoNOW
We say “I’m anxious” all the time — but are we really feeling anxiety, or something else? "ChicagoNOW" speaks with Marc Brackett, author of Dealing with Feeling and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, about why we often mislabel our emotions and how to tell the difference between stress, fear, worry, pressure, overwhelm, and true anxiety.
We say “I’m anxious” all the time — but are we really feeling anxiety, or something else? "ChicagoNOW" speaks with Marc Brackett, author of Dealing with Feeling and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, about why we often mislabel our emotions and how to tell the difference between stress, fear, worry, pressure, overwhelm, and true anxiety.
Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.
Inside the costumes of Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci at Lyric Opera of Chicago | ChicagoNOW
The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents opera’s most famous double bill — Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, known together as Cav/Pag. Costume Director Kim Buetzow joins ChicagoNOW to share behind-the-scenes secrets about the elaborate costumes designed for the show.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents opera’s most famous double bill — Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, known together as Cav/Pag. Costume Director Kim Buetzow joins ChicagoNOW to share behind-the-scenes secrets about the elaborate costumes designed for the show.
Support for pet owners impacted by SNAP cuts
Despite a federal judge ordering SNAP benefits to resume this afternoon, many families have struggled.
Despite a federal judge ordering SNAP benefits to resume this afternoon, many families have struggled.
Magician Mark Clearview brings mind-blowing magic to A Magical Cirque Christmas in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
Magician and mentalist Mark Clearview joins "ChicagoNOW" ahead of A Magical Cirque Christmas, the ultimate holiday variety show coming to Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Mark shares how he got his start in magic, performs incredible mind tricks, and gives a peek into the holiday spectacle.
Magician and mentalist Mark Clearview joins "ChicagoNOW" ahead of A Magical Cirque Christmas, the ultimate holiday variety show coming to Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Mark shares how he got his start in magic, performs incredible mind tricks, and gives a peek into the holiday spectacle.
Judge imposes strict restrictions on immigration agents
A federal judge has banned federal immigration agents from using force against protesters and the media.
A federal judge has banned federal immigration agents from using force against protesters and the media.
Chicago airports among 40 facing air traffic reductions
The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 of the nation's high-volume markets. It says the cuts are necessary to keep air travel safe as the longest U.S. government shutdown in history drags on.
The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 of the nation's high-volume markets. It says the cuts are necessary to keep air travel safe as the longest U.S. government shutdown in history drags on.
Metra's Holiday train ready to roll | ChicagoLIVE
A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Stabbing on Blue Line CTA train leaves 1 hospitalized, 1 in custody: police
A 29-year-old man was stabbed on a Blue Line CTA train on Thursday in the Irving Park neighborhood, according to police.
A 29-year-old man was stabbed on a Blue Line CTA train on Thursday in the Irving Park neighborhood, according to police.
Ice, ice baby: Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new penguin chick
Lincoln Park Zoo has welcomed a new African penguin chick.
Lincoln Park Zoo has welcomed a new African penguin chick.
Illinois Dems celebrate $1.5B transit investment for Chicago area
State leaders tout new legislation they say will make CTA, Metra, and Pace cleaner, safer, and more reliable — while Republicans criticize diverting road funds and highway toll hikes to pay for the ambitious plan.
State leaders tout new legislation they say will make CTA, Metra, and Pace cleaner, safer, and more reliable — while Republicans criticize diverting road funds and highway toll hikes to pay for the ambitious plan.