5 Fall getaways within driving distance of Chicago
Jill Halpin of LittleChicagoGuide.com joined Good Day Chicago to share five Midwest getaways—ranging from Indiana Dunes to Michigan’s M-22 Scenic Drive—that are perfect for a fall weekend escape.
Jill Halpin of LittleChicagoGuide.com joined Good Day Chicago to share five Midwest getaways—ranging from Indiana Dunes to Michigan’s M-22 Scenic Drive—that are perfect for a fall weekend escape.
Halloween 2025 costume trends: Here's what to consider
It's officially spooky season! Bela Farkas, manager at Fantasy Costume shares this year's most popular Halloween costumes for kids and adults. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
It's officially spooky season! Bela Farkas, manager at Fantasy Costume shares this year's most popular Halloween costumes for kids and adults. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Reading Rainbow is back with a new host
The popular children's program "Reading Rainbow" is back, with social media star Mychal the Librarian as host. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
The popular children's program "Reading Rainbow" is back, with social media star Mychal the Librarian as host. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicagoan takes on 1 million pull-up challenge
Kevin Cullum completed a nine-year goal of doing 1 million push-ups. Now he's taking on a tougher challenge: 1 million pull-ups. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Kevin Cullum completed a nine-year goal of doing 1 million push-ups. Now he's taking on a tougher challenge: 1 million pull-ups. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Girl, 16, shot in chin inside Chicago home
A 16-year-old girl was critically wounded in a shooting Thursday morning on Chicago's South Side.
A 16-year-old girl was critically wounded in a shooting Thursday morning on Chicago's South Side.
Drought worsens across Chicagoland with possible heat records this weekend
Chicagoland's dry stretch continues, with most of the area now in moderate drought conditions, and near-record heat looms this weekend.
Chicagoland's dry stretch continues, with most of the area now in moderate drought conditions, and near-record heat looms this weekend.
Chicago Target to stay open late for Taylor Swift's latest album release
A Chicago Target will extend its hours Thursday night for the release of Taylor Swift’s, “The Life of a Showgirl".
A Chicago Target will extend its hours Thursday night for the release of Taylor Swift’s, “The Life of a Showgirl".
4-year-old girl dies after being hit by car on North Side
A 4-year-old girl died after she was struck by a minivan Wednesday evening on Chicago?s North Side, police said.
A 4-year-old girl died after she was struck by a minivan Wednesday evening on Chicago?s North Side, police said.
Hate-related vandalism reported across Chicago neighborhood since June
Chicago police are investigating hate-related graffiti and stickers reported across a South Side neighborhood since June.
Chicago police are investigating hate-related graffiti and stickers reported across a South Side neighborhood since June.
4-year-old girl dies after being struck by minivan on North Side: police
A 4-year-old girl died after she was struck by a minivan Wednesday evening on Chicago’s North Side, police said.
A 4-year-old girl died after she was struck by a minivan Wednesday evening on Chicago’s North Side, police said.
Chicago drive-by shooting leaves man critically wounded on NW Side
A man was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday night in the Cragin neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
A man was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday night in the Cragin neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Chicago weather: Record heat possible this weekend
Chicago faces record-challenging warmth through the weekend before a cold front brings rain and normal October temperatures next week.
Chicago faces record-challenging warmth through the weekend before a cold front brings rain and normal October temperatures next week.
Federal agents briefly detain person tied to West Side crash, police say
Federal agents briefly detained a person following a crash Wednesday afternoon on Chicago?s West Side, but they were later released, according to police.
Federal agents briefly detained a person following a crash Wednesday afternoon on Chicago?s West Side, but they were later released, according to police.
4-year-old girl struck by minivan on North Side, critically hurt: police
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was struck by a minivan Wednesday evening on Chicago?s North Side, police said.
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was struck by a minivan Wednesday evening on Chicago?s North Side, police said.
ICE detains 4 people outside Bronzeville homeless shelter
Federal agents reportedly detained multiple people outside of a homeless shelter in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Federal agents reportedly detained multiple people outside of a homeless shelter in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
String of antisemitic property damage reported in Hyde Park: police
Chicago police are warning of a string of criminal property damages in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Chicago police are warning of a string of criminal property damages in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Chicago weather: A hot first weekend of October is ahead
Today was another warm day with highs in the 70s and low 80s. Skies will remain partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 50s for most suburbs and near 60 in Chicago.
Today was another warm day with highs in the 70s and low 80s. Skies will remain partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 50s for most suburbs and near 60 in Chicago.
Federal agents briefly detain person tied to West Side crash, police say
Federal agents briefly detained a person following a crash Wednesday afternoon on Chicago’s West Side, but they were later released, according to police.
Federal agents briefly detained a person following a crash Wednesday afternoon on Chicago’s West Side, but they were later released, according to police.
'Out of Bounds' series gives survivors of sports abuse a voice — and millions are listening
A new PSA series with the goal of raising awareness about sex abuse in sports is going viral. It’s called "Out of Bounds" and its viewer engagement has been off the chart since launching six weeks ago.
A new PSA series with the goal of raising awareness about sex abuse in sports is going viral. It’s called "Out of Bounds" and its viewer engagement has been off the chart since launching six weeks ago.
'Out of Bounds' series gives survivors of sports abuse a voice ? and millions are listening
A new PSA series with the goal of raising awareness about sex abuse in sports is going viral.
A new PSA series with the goal of raising awareness about sex abuse in sports is going viral.