CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace
The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.
The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency’s budget shortfall.
Illinois man busted with over $250K of merchandise stolen from freight trains: police
A Palos Heights man is facing felony theft charges after police recovered an estimated $250,000 worth of stolen merchandise linked to freight thefts across the Chicago area.
A Palos Heights man is facing felony theft charges after police recovered an estimated $250,000 worth of stolen merchandise linked to freight thefts across the Chicago area.
Pritzker says state won't help CPS close $74M budget gap
The Chicago Teachers' Union rallying after Governor Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools? financial woes.
The Chicago Teachers' Union rallying after Governor Pritzker dumped cold water on the idea that state lawmakers might come to the rescue on Chicago Public Schools? financial woes.
CTA budget crisis eased by $74M from Metra, Pace
The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency?s budget shortfall.
The Chicago Transit Authority avoided immediate service cuts and fare hikes Thursday after regional transportation officials approved a plan to shift suburban transit funds to help cover the city agency?s budget shortfall.
New kids in town: Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes two new goat brothers
Lincoln Park Zoo has two new kids on the block – a pair of five-month-old goat brothers, Lincoln and Parker.
Lincoln Park Zoo has two new kids on the block – a pair of five-month-old goat brothers, Lincoln and Parker.
Winning $400K Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold on Chicago's West Side
A Chicago lottery player is $400,000 richer after buying a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a Mobil gas station on the city’s West Side.
A Chicago lottery player is $400,000 richer after buying a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a Mobil gas station on the city’s West Side.
Chicago man sentenced for illegally having gun in home full of children
Prosecutors say Brandon Johnson (not to be confused with Chicago's mayor) has been sentenced after illegally having a gun inside a home full of children.
Prosecutors say Brandon Johnson (not to be confused with Chicago's mayor) has been sentenced after illegally having a gun inside a home full of children.
3 men shot while sitting in car on Chicago's South Side, police say
Two suspects opened fire on a car Thursday morning on Chicago’s South Side, leaving three men hospitalized, police said.
Two suspects opened fire on a car Thursday morning on Chicago’s South Side, leaving three men hospitalized, police said.
Chicago speed cameras, Pizza City Fest & CPS budget explained | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? A look at the wildest news stories we have seen this week. Block Club Chicago joins us to break down major community stories, including a survey on speed cameras. Then, a preview of Pizza City Fest in River North. Plus, Paris Schutz joins us to explain the politics behind Chicago Public Schools? budget gap. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
What's trending in Chicago? A look at the wildest news stories we have seen this week. Block Club Chicago joins us to break down major community stories, including a survey on speed cameras. Then, a preview of Pizza City Fest in River North. Plus, Paris Schutz joins us to explain the politics behind Chicago Public Schools? budget gap. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Jillian Michaels drama, black moon & smoking in schools | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? TMZ joins us to break down the Jillian Michaels ?Biggest Loser? drama and the investigation into Nip/Tuck star Dylan Walsh's serious crash. Then, an astronomer joins us to talk about the ?black moon? and why it is so rare. Next, Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford discusses a law that bans police from ticketing and fining kids for smoking in schools.
What's trending in Chicago? TMZ joins us to break down the Jillian Michaels ?Biggest Loser? drama and the investigation into Nip/Tuck star Dylan Walsh's serious crash. Then, an astronomer joins us to talk about the ?black moon? and why it is so rare. Next, Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford discusses a law that bans police from ticketing and fining kids for smoking in schools.
Bronzeville nursing home faces shutdown after shocking violations
Southview Manor is under threat of closure as a blistering state report reveals years of failures?from mishandled sexual assault cases to chronic neglect?raising urgent questions about oversight and resident safety.
Southview Manor is under threat of closure as a blistering state report reveals years of failures?from mishandled sexual assault cases to chronic neglect?raising urgent questions about oversight and resident safety.
Chicago weather: Warm weekend followed by cooldown
Cooler temps are on the way!
Cooler temps are on the way!
Chicagoans asked to weigh In on speed cameras
As the city adds 50 more cameras this year, a working group is surveying residents on how to make the controversial program more equitable, Block Club Chicago?s Mack Liederman talked with us about the latest.
As the city adds 50 more cameras this year, a working group is surveying residents on how to make the controversial program more equitable, Block Club Chicago?s Mack Liederman talked with us about the latest.
CPS budget crisis nears deadline
With a $734 million budget gap and an Aug. 28 shutdown threat looming, Paris Schutz joins us to break down the standoff between CPS, CTU, Mayor Johnson, and Gov. Pritzker over how to keep Chicago schools open.
With a $734 million budget gap and an Aug. 28 shutdown threat looming, Paris Schutz joins us to break down the standoff between CPS, CTU, Mayor Johnson, and Gov. Pritzker over how to keep Chicago schools open.
$100K reward offered in Chicago mail theft investigation
A $100K reward is being offered for info on a man accused of stealing mail in two Chicago neighborhoods.
A $100K reward is being offered for info on a man accused of stealing mail in two Chicago neighborhoods.
RTA warns of fiscal cliff, paratransit riders could face deep cuts
RTA warns CTA, Metra and Pace face drastic cuts by 2026 unless the state provides $1.5B in new funding.
RTA warns CTA, Metra and Pace face drastic cuts by 2026 unless the state provides $1.5B in new funding.
RTA warns of fiscal cliff, paratransit riders could face deep cuts
RTA warns CTA, Metra and Pace face drastic cuts by 2026 unless the state provides $1.5B in new funding.
RTA warns CTA, Metra and Pace face drastic cuts by 2026 unless the state provides $1.5B in new funding.
Illinois man busted with over $250K of merchandise stolen from freight trains: police
A Palos Heights man is facing felony theft charges after police recovered an estimated $250,000 worth of stolen merchandise linked to freight thefts across the Chicago area.
A Palos Heights man is facing felony theft charges after police recovered an estimated $250,000 worth of stolen merchandise linked to freight thefts across the Chicago area.
Chicago man charged with attacking 3 women in separate incidents
A Chicago man was charged with attacking three women in separate incidents this month on the city's North Side.
A Chicago man was charged with attacking three women in separate incidents this month on the city's North Side.
Pizza City Fest happening in River North this weekend
We love pizza here on ChicagoNOW?. And so of course we had to preview the Pizza City Fest happening this weekend in River North! It?s a three day celebration of the Chicago area?s top pizza makers. And today, 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter and Pizza City Fest founder, Steve Dolinsky, joined the show!
We love pizza here on ChicagoNOW?. And so of course we had to preview the Pizza City Fest happening this weekend in River North! It?s a three day celebration of the Chicago area?s top pizza makers. And today, 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter and Pizza City Fest founder, Steve Dolinsky, joined the show!