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.
‘Wicked’ costumes take the spotlight in Griffin MSI’s upcoming exhibit
Griffin MSI pulls back the curtain on Broadway’s most iconic costumes in its upcoming Paul Tazewell exhibit.
Griffin MSI pulls back the curtain on Broadway’s most iconic costumes in its upcoming Paul Tazewell exhibit.
Judge issues injunction over treatment of protesters, journalists in Chicago area
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday morning, barring federal immigration agents from using excessive force against demonstrators and journalists at Chicago-area protests.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday morning, barring federal immigration agents from using excessive force against demonstrators and journalists at Chicago-area protests.
Chicago mayor condemns ICE arrest of daycare teacher in front of children: 'shocked the conscience'
A daycare arrest on Chicago’s North Side has sparked outrage, with Mayor Brandon Johnson calling it "tyranny."
A daycare arrest on Chicago’s North Side has sparked outrage, with Mayor Brandon Johnson calling it "tyranny."
FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
'Shocked the conscience': Chicago mayor reacts to ICE agents detaining teacher in front of children
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday talked about an incident the day before in which federal immigration agents forcibly removed a teacher from a North Side daycare in front of children.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday talked about an incident the day before in which federal immigration agents forcibly removed a teacher from a North Side daycare in front of children.
Chicago man charged in armed carjacking on West Side
A second man has been charged in an armed carjacking that took place this August on Chicago's West Side.
A second man has been charged in an armed carjacking that took place this August on Chicago's West Side.