Ava Gardner?s untold story comes to Chicago in 'The Secret Conversations' | ChicagoNOW
At the height of Hollywood?s Golden Age, Ava Gardner dazzled audiences on screen while navigating a turbulent personal life off it. Now, her private reflections with journalist Peter Evans are being brought to the stage in AVA: The Secret Conversations, starring Elizabeth McGovern of Downton Abbey fame and Aaron Costa Ganis. The acclaimed play, after runs in New York and Los Angeles, is making its Chicago debut ? and the stars join us to share why Gardner?s voice still resonates today.
At the height of Hollywood?s Golden Age, Ava Gardner dazzled audiences on screen while navigating a turbulent personal life off it. Now, her private reflections with journalist Peter Evans are being brought to the stage in AVA: The Secret Conversations, starring Elizabeth McGovern of Downton Abbey fame and Aaron Costa Ganis. The acclaimed play, after runs in New York and Los Angeles, is making its Chicago debut ? and the stars join us to share why Gardner?s voice still resonates today.
Burnout is killing creativity ? Here?s how to get it back | ChicagoNOW
Actor and author Josh Pais, known for his new book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, joins us to share how simple resets can spark innovation, why anxiety can actually fuel creativity, and how embracing all of our emotions ? not just the ?positive? ones ? can transform stress into breakthroughs.
Actor and author Josh Pais, known for his new book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, joins us to share how simple resets can spark innovation, why anxiety can actually fuel creativity, and how embracing all of our emotions ? not just the ?positive? ones ? can transform stress into breakthroughs.
Ticks are spreading in Illinois faster than we realize | ChicagoNOW
From Lyme disease to emerging conditions like Alpha-gal syndrome, the spread of ticks carries real risks for residents, outdoor workers, farmers, and even pets. Recent studies show not only that ticks are expanding into new areas, but also that our state?s surveillance system has major blind spots.
From Lyme disease to emerging conditions like Alpha-gal syndrome, the spread of ticks carries real risks for residents, outdoor workers, farmers, and even pets. Recent studies show not only that ticks are expanding into new areas, but also that our state?s surveillance system has major blind spots.
Monument Moment: Union Stock Yards Gate
A lone limestone gate on the South Side is all that remains of the Union Stock Yards, a historic site that fueled Chicago?s meatpacking legacy and honors the workers and firefighters tied to its past.
A lone limestone gate on the South Side is all that remains of the Union Stock Yards, a historic site that fueled Chicago?s meatpacking legacy and honors the workers and firefighters tied to its past.
Monument Moment: Marx Brothers home
A Chicago brownstone once home to the Marx Brothers highlights the city?s role in shaping one of the most iconic comedy teams in film history.
A Chicago brownstone once home to the Marx Brothers highlights the city?s role in shaping one of the most iconic comedy teams in film history.
Chicago's Griffin Museum workers vote to authorize strike
Workers at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry have voted to authorize a strike if necessary. The union made the announcement Tuesday outside the museum.
Workers at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry have voted to authorize a strike if necessary. The union made the announcement Tuesday outside the museum.
Sister Jean retires at 106 after decades of service
Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain who became a national figure in 2018, has officially retired at age 106.
Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain who became a national figure in 2018, has officially retired at age 106.
Chicago celebrates 100 new miles of bikeways under Mayor Johnson
With bike ridership up 300% since 2019 and traffic deaths down 30%, the city marks a major milestone in bike safety and accessibility.
With bike ridership up 300% since 2019 and traffic deaths down 30%, the city marks a major milestone in bike safety and accessibility.
Fencing put up around suburban Chicago ICE processing center
A new fence now separates protesters from ICE agents outside the Broadview immigration facility.
A new fence now separates protesters from ICE agents outside the Broadview immigration facility.
Chicago man who robbed US postal worker while on pre-trial release sentenced
A Chicago man was sentenced to seven years in prison after robbing a U.S. postal worker at gunpoint two years ago in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
A Chicago man was sentenced to seven years in prison after robbing a U.S. postal worker at gunpoint two years ago in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Cook County police: Loaded gun found in Chicago felon's car
Cook County Sheriff's police say a River North traffic stop over expired registration ended with a Chicago man facing gun charges.
Cook County Sheriff's police say a River North traffic stop over expired registration ended with a Chicago man facing gun charges.
Chicago Architecture Biennial returns with free exhibits celebrating global design
The sixth edition, SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, features over 100 projects from 30 countries and is free to explore across Chicago through February 2026, including digital tours
The sixth edition, SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, features over 100 projects from 30 countries and is free to explore across Chicago through February 2026, including digital tours
Three Illinois schools earn top spots in '2026 Best Colleges' report
From Chicago to central Illinois, three local schools shine in new rankings of best colleges for 2026.
From Chicago to central Illinois, three local schools shine in new rankings of best colleges for 2026.
Man charged with killing, concealing death of 63-year-old on Chicago's South Side
A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a 63-year-old last week in the West Englewood neighborhood.
A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a 63-year-old last week in the West Englewood neighborhood.
Loyola icon Sister Jean retires at 106 after decades of service
Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain who became a national figure in 2018, has officially retired at age 106.
Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain who became a national figure in 2018, has officially retired at age 106.
Illinois man charged with attempted murder in South Side attack
An Illinois man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack on another man last month on Chicago's South Side.
An Illinois man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack on another man last month on Chicago's South Side.
United Center cancels NBA YoungBoy show
The United Center has canceled an NBA YoungBoy show days before the Louisiana rapper was scheduled to perform.
The United Center has canceled an NBA YoungBoy show days before the Louisiana rapper was scheduled to perform.
Chicago weather: Showers possible throughout today
Today the Chicago area will have highs around 80 degrees under partly sunny skies. There is a chance for a shower early and p.m. storms.
Today the Chicago area will have highs around 80 degrees under partly sunny skies. There is a chance for a shower early and p.m. storms.
Dogs could be welcome indoors at Chicago restaurants under new proposal
Dogs could be dining indoors at Chicago restaurants soon. A new ordinance would allow them inside.
Dogs could be dining indoors at Chicago restaurants soon. A new ordinance would allow them inside.
Federal autism guidance questions painkiller use in pregnancy, Chicago doctor disagrees
Federal health officials are issuing new guidance for autism. They're discouraging expecting mothers from using a popular pain medication. But one local doctor says that medication is still considered safe.
Federal health officials are issuing new guidance for autism. They're discouraging expecting mothers from using a popular pain medication. But one local doctor says that medication is still considered safe.