As Bears consider NW Indiana, Chicago mayor insists team ‘belongs in Chicago’
With the Bears now poking across state lines for potential stadium sites, Mayor Brandon Johnson is forcefully reasserting his claim: the team’s home is — and should remain — Chicago.
With the Bears now poking across state lines for potential stadium sites, Mayor Brandon Johnson is forcefully reasserting his claim: the team’s home is — and should remain — Chicago.
Bears expand stadium site search to NW Indiana; Chicago mayor pushes back: 'They belong in Chicago'
Amid the Bears’ wider search for a new stadium site, the mayor refused to speculate on the team’s motivations but reaffirmed that Chicago provides the strongest long-term home — and said he’s ready to continue discussions.
Amid the Bears’ wider search for a new stadium site, the mayor refused to speculate on the team’s motivations but reaffirmed that Chicago provides the strongest long-term home — and said he’s ready to continue discussions.
Chicago rabbi spreads message of hope after Bondi Beach shooting | ChicagoNOW
In the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting, a local rabbi is taking a message of hope into Chicago’s streets.
In the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting, a local rabbi is taking a message of hope into Chicago’s streets.
Why holiday routines wreck sleep – and how families can fix it | ChicagoNOW
Sleep expert Chrissy Lawler joins us to discuss why the holidays make bedtime harder for families and tips for sleeping success.
Sleep expert Chrissy Lawler joins us to discuss why the holidays make bedtime harder for families and tips for sleeping success.
City Council committee advances alternative budget, defying mayor | ChicagoNOW
Chicago’s City Council finance committee has advanced an alternative budget proposal that would avoid a corporate head tax and make several changes to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s original plan.
Chicago’s City Council finance committee has advanced an alternative budget proposal that would avoid a corporate head tax and make several changes to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s original plan.
Community steps up after burglars steal holiday gifts from Lakeview bar | ChicagoNOW
A Lakeview cocktail bar is receiving an outpouring of community support after burglars stole donated presents meant for families in need.
A Lakeview cocktail bar is receiving an outpouring of community support after burglars stole donated presents meant for families in need.
Border Patrol chief leads federal caravan through Chicago and suburbs | ChicagoNOW
Federal agents led by Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino traveled through Chicago and Evanston Wednesday, drawing protests and confrontations along the route.
Federal agents led by Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino traveled through Chicago and Evanston Wednesday, drawing protests and confrontations along the route.
Opposing Chicago alders gaining momentum with new budget proposal ahead of deadline
With a budget gap of more than $1.2 billion and a potential city government shutdown approaching, a group of Chicago alders on Thursday promoted their alternative budget plan.
With a budget gap of more than $1.2 billion and a potential city government shutdown approaching, a group of Chicago alders on Thursday promoted their alternative budget plan.
Opposing Chicago alders gaining momentum with new budget proposal ahead of deadline
With a budget gap of more than $1.2 billion and a potential city government shutdown approaching, a group of Chicago alders on Thursday promoted their alternative budget plan.
With a budget gap of more than $1.2 billion and a potential city government shutdown approaching, a group of Chicago alders on Thursday promoted their alternative budget plan.
Barack Obama tours nearly complete presidential center on Chicago's South Side
Former President Barack Obama spent several hours earlier this month touring his new presidential center in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Former President Barack Obama spent several hours earlier this month touring his new presidential center in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Oscars to move from ABC to YouTube starting in 2029 | ChicagoNOW
After decades on ABC, the Oscars will shift to YouTube beginning in 2029 as part of a multi-year agreement with the Academy.
After decades on ABC, the Oscars will shift to YouTube beginning in 2029 as part of a multi-year agreement with the Academy.
World Almanac editor breaks down the 2026 edition | ChicagoNOW
The latest edition of the World Almanac and Book of Facts is out and it’s filled with new data, rankings and cultural snapshots. Executive Editor Sarah Janssen explains how the annual reference is put together and what readers can expect in the 2026 edition.
The latest edition of the World Almanac and Book of Facts is out and it’s filled with new data, rankings and cultural snapshots. Executive Editor Sarah Janssen explains how the annual reference is put together and what readers can expect in the 2026 edition.
Bears fan goes viral after beer freezes during frigid game | ChicagoNOW
A brutally cold Bears game produced a viral moment when a fan’s beer froze mid-sip.
A brutally cold Bears game produced a viral moment when a fan’s beer froze mid-sip.
The Northwest Indiana Bears? The Chicago Bears eye stadiums outside Illinois | ChicagoNOW
Bears president Kevin Warren says the team is expanding its stadium search beyond Arlington Heights after talks over funding and tax breaks failed to move forward.
Bears president Kevin Warren says the team is expanding its stadium search beyond Arlington Heights after talks over funding and tax breaks failed to move forward.
Man to remain detained in case tied to deadly Chicago shooting
A man accused of illegally possessing ammunition tied to a deadly Chicago shooting will remain in custody while he awaits trial, federal prosecutors said.
A man accused of illegally possessing ammunition tied to a deadly Chicago shooting will remain in custody while he awaits trial, federal prosecutors said.
Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe opens its Chicago pop-up for fans
Viewers get an exclusive first look at the new Sonic-themed pop-up restaurant in Chicago, featuring special merchandise, themed menu items, and interactive experiences for fans.
Viewers get an exclusive first look at the new Sonic-themed pop-up restaurant in Chicago, featuring special merchandise, themed menu items, and interactive experiences for fans.
Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe opens its Chicago pop-up for fans
Viewers get an exclusive first look at the new Sonic-themed pop-up restaurant in Chicago, featuring special merchandise, themed menu items, and interactive experiences for fans.
Viewers get an exclusive first look at the new Sonic-themed pop-up restaurant in Chicago, featuring special merchandise, themed menu items, and interactive experiences for fans.
Man arrested in Chicago after fleeing Rockford police in private ambulance
Chicago police helped Rockford police and the Cook County Sheriff’s Department in taking a man into custody Wednesday night after authorities said he fled in a private ambulance.
Chicago police helped Rockford police and the Cook County Sheriff’s Department in taking a man into custody Wednesday night after authorities said he fled in a private ambulance.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — PBR, Millennium Park Sing-Along, holiday markets
It’s the final weekend before Christmas, which means last-minute gift runs and plenty of excuses to get out of the house. Here's your weekly guide to things to do around Chicago.
It’s the final weekend before Christmas, which means last-minute gift runs and plenty of excuses to get out of the house. Here's your weekly guide to things to do around Chicago.
Boy, 16, killed in shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot after someone fired into a building from outside early Thursday in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot after someone fired into a building from outside early Thursday in the Marquette Park neighborhood.