Chicago woman turns pain into purpose, now leads efforts to help domestic violence victims
She was barely a teenager when her innocence was stolen, and her childhood replaced by violence, control, and fear.
She was barely a teenager when her innocence was stolen, and her childhood replaced by violence, control, and fear.
ICE says 600K deportations expected this year as Chicago arrests top 3,000
Homeland Security says ICE is on pace to deport about 600,000 people by year’s end, with nearly 3,000 arrests made in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz.
Homeland Security says ICE is on pace to deport about 600,000 people by year’s end, with nearly 3,000 arrests made in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz.
Food banks bracing for spike in demand
Food pantries across the city are bracing for a surge in need when SNAP benefits freeze on Nov. 1.
Food pantries across the city are bracing for a surge in need when SNAP benefits freeze on Nov. 1.
Caitlin Tracey's husband, Adam Beckerink, charged with her murder
The husband of Caitlin Tracey, the woman who was found dead from a fall at a South Loop condo building a year ago, was charged with first-degree murder.
The husband of Caitlin Tracey, the woman who was found dead from a fall at a South Loop condo building a year ago, was charged with first-degree murder.
Mayor Johnson attends roundtable in Baltimore, addresses Chicago's crime reduction
Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at a roundtable to discuss Chicago's approach to reducing crime without the intervention of the National Guard.
Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at a roundtable to discuss Chicago's approach to reducing crime without the intervention of the National Guard.
Border Patrol chief to appear in Chicago court over tear gas use
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is expected in federal court in Chicago tomorrow after agents allegedly used tear gas in neighborhoods despite orders to only deploy it when facing imminent danger.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is expected in federal court in Chicago tomorrow after agents allegedly used tear gas in neighborhoods despite orders to only deploy it when facing imminent danger.
Caitlin Tracey's husband charged with murder 1 year after her death in Chicago
The husband of Caitlin Tracey, the woman found dead in a South Loop condo building last year, has been charged with first-degree murder.
The husband of Caitlin Tracey, the woman found dead in a South Loop condo building last year, has been charged with first-degree murder.
Chicago comedy club manager charged with assaulting Border Patrol agent
The manager of the Chicago Laugh Factory has been charged with assaulting a federal immigration officer, according to court documents.
The manager of the Chicago Laugh Factory has been charged with assaulting a federal immigration officer, according to court documents.
Windy City Smokeout 2026: Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, more to headline
The Windy City Smokeout is returning for its 13th year at the United Center in July, and the headliners have already been announced.
The Windy City Smokeout is returning for its 13th year at the United Center in July, and the headliners have already been announced.
Chicago weather: Sunshine today, rain chances return midweek
Kaitlin Cody has your weather update!
Kaitlin Cody has your weather update!
Chicago weather: Sunshine today, rain chances return midweek
Kaitlin Cody has your weather update!
Kaitlin Cody has your weather update!
How Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to close a $1B budget deficit in 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his proposal on how to close a projected nearly $1.2 billion budget deficit in 2026.
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his proposal on how to close a projected nearly $1.2 billion budget deficit in 2026.
Expert on Border Patrol chief due in court for deploying tear gas in Chicago
Commander Gregory Bovino is ordered to testify amid allegations federal agents violated a judge’s order during protests, raising questions about accountability and federal authority.
Commander Gregory Bovino is ordered to testify amid allegations federal agents violated a judge’s order during protests, raising questions about accountability and federal authority.
Spinning J- Thanksgiving pies & a podcast | ChicagoNOW
Spinning J owner Dinah Grossman joins ChicagoNOW to talk about Thanksgiving pies and an exciting new podcast highlighting the 10-year anniversary.
Spinning J owner Dinah Grossman joins ChicagoNOW to talk about Thanksgiving pies and an exciting new podcast highlighting the 10-year anniversary.
Hormel recalls 4.9 million pounds of chicken possibly 'contaminated with pieces of metal' | ChicagoNOW
Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 5 million pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be "contaminated with pieces of metal. The announcement came Saturday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 5 million pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be "contaminated with pieces of metal. The announcement came Saturday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Kim Kardashian & North West debut Halloween costumes on TikTok
In a series of videos shared on Kim and North's joint TikTok account on Friday, Oct. 24, the mother-daughter duo can be seen teaming up with Kris Jenner to dress up as some of the 12-year-old's favorite influencers — Jay Guapõ, Pink Cardigan and Chrissy G.
In a series of videos shared on Kim and North's joint TikTok account on Friday, Oct. 24, the mother-daughter duo can be seen teaming up with Kris Jenner to dress up as some of the 12-year-old's favorite influencers — Jay Guapõ, Pink Cardigan and Chrissy G.
What your Halloween couples costume says about your relationship
You might want to think twice about your Halloween costume this year - author and relationship expert Dr. Tara says your Halloween look could speak to the status of your relationship.
You might want to think twice about your Halloween costume this year - author and relationship expert Dr. Tara says your Halloween look could speak to the status of your relationship.
The mysterious Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS | ChicagoNOW
New updates on the comet 3I/ATLAS. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been closely tracking this object and exploring the possibility that it could even be alien technology.
New updates on the comet 3I/ATLAS. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been closely tracking this object and exploring the possibility that it could even be alien technology.
Spies, lies, and cybercrime
Eric O’Neill is a former FBI counterintelligence operative, famously helped capture Robert Hanssen, the most damaging spy in U.S. history. Now he’s turning his decades of insider expertise to one of today’s biggest threats that affects us all - cybercrime.
Eric O’Neill is a former FBI counterintelligence operative, famously helped capture Robert Hanssen, the most damaging spy in U.S. history. Now he’s turning his decades of insider expertise to one of today’s biggest threats that affects us all - cybercrime.
Highland Park’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos week
Downtown Highland Park is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Week, now through November 2, 2025. Diana Gran joins to run through the activities available.
Downtown Highland Park is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Week, now through November 2, 2025. Diana Gran joins to run through the activities available.