Major flooding devastates Chicago's Southwest Side, alders urge action
In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.
In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.
Chicago crime: Suspect hit by gunfire during police shooting in South Shore, COPA says
The suspect was hit during a police shooting in the South Shore neighborhood last Friday, COPA said.
The suspect was hit during a police shooting in the South Shore neighborhood last Friday, COPA said.
Johnson meets with Chicago residents after more heavy rainfall, flooding
Gage Park residents are struggling with flooding every time it rains and as aging infrastructure continues to fail.
Gage Park residents are struggling with flooding every time it rains and as aging infrastructure continues to fail.
2 Chicago sisters went to an Elvis movie in 1956 and vanished | The case remains unsolved
Barbara and Patricia Grimes never made it home after seeing Love Me Tender in 1956, sparking one of the largest missing persons searches in Chicago history. Weeks later, their bodies were found in the snow?a chilling case that has remained unsolved for nearly 70 years.
Barbara and Patricia Grimes never made it home after seeing Love Me Tender in 1956, sparking one of the largest missing persons searches in Chicago history. Weeks later, their bodies were found in the snow?a chilling case that has remained unsolved for nearly 70 years.
Chicago weather: Clouds and cool temps today, but sunny stretch ahead
Cooler today, but sunny skies take over Wednesday through Monday across Chicagoland.
Cooler today, but sunny skies take over Wednesday through Monday across Chicagoland.
Chicago Bears wrap up 2025 preseason schedule on the road | What to expect
The Bears will head to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in their final preseason game of 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. CT on Friday.
The Bears will head to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in their final preseason game of 2025. Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. CT on Friday.
Beverly teen gets over $8M in college scholarships
A Beverly teenager has secured more than $8 million in college scholarships. We sat down with Aaron Williams to hear more about his journey, and the start of his college career!
A Beverly teenager has secured more than $8 million in college scholarships. We sat down with Aaron Williams to hear more about his journey, and the start of his college career!
Chicago mayor meets with residents after heavy rainfall, flooding
After heavy overnight downpours caused flooding, Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Chicago residents on Tuesday to hear their concerns.
After heavy overnight downpours caused flooding, Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Chicago residents on Tuesday to hear their concerns.
RushTok season recap, comic Alonzo Bodden & a Chicago teen gets $8M in scholarship offers | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? Brandis Bradley joins us with all the updates as the 2025 Bama RushTok season comes to an end. Then, he?s a veteran comic with nearly 30 years of laughs under his belt ? from Last Comic Standing to Showtime specials and NPR?s Wait Wait? Don?t Tell Me. Alonzo Bodden joins us to share his sharp wit, stories from the stage, and even a few ?old guy? jokes. Plus, meet a Beverly teen who was accepted into 85 colleges and was offered more than $8 million in scholarships. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
What's trending in Chicago? Brandis Bradley joins us with all the updates as the 2025 Bama RushTok season comes to an end. Then, he?s a veteran comic with nearly 30 years of laughs under his belt ? from Last Comic Standing to Showtime specials and NPR?s Wait Wait? Don?t Tell Me. Alonzo Bodden joins us to share his sharp wit, stories from the stage, and even a few ?old guy? jokes. Plus, meet a Beverly teen who was accepted into 85 colleges and was offered more than $8 million in scholarships. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago architecture, dirty sodas & gamifying the CTA | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? We are taking you on an art deco architecture tour to see some of the city?s coolest buildings. Next, The Goddess and Grocer joins us to explain the sweet trend taking over TikTok: dirty sodas. Plus, we introduce you to an app called Transit Stats that has gamified riding the CTA, and a travel expert talks about overtourism. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
What's trending in Chicago? We are taking you on an art deco architecture tour to see some of the city?s coolest buildings. Next, The Goddess and Grocer joins us to explain the sweet trend taking over TikTok: dirty sodas. Plus, we introduce you to an app called Transit Stats that has gamified riding the CTA, and a travel expert talks about overtourism. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
?RushTok? goes viral, but some sororities ban recruits from posting
The viral ?RushTok? trend has taken TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views as sorority hopefuls document their recruitment journeys. But some chapters are now pushing back, banning prospects from posting in an effort to protect tradition?and control the narrative.
The viral ?RushTok? trend has taken TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views as sorority hopefuls document their recruitment journeys. But some chapters are now pushing back, banning prospects from posting in an effort to protect tradition?and control the narrative.
Transit Stats turns your CTA commute into a game
A new twist on the transit status app is turning delays and commutes into a kind of game, where every wait, ride, and refresh could earn you points.
A new twist on the transit status app is turning delays and commutes into a kind of game, where every wait, ride, and refresh could earn you points.
Why ?dirty soda? is the drink of choice in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'
Forget happy hour. Utah?s 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' are swapping cocktails for ?dirty soda,? fizzy drinks spiked with syrups, cream, and plenty of gossip. The trend is now bubbling over into a nationwide obsession, reshaping how some women mix friendship, faith, and fun.
Forget happy hour. Utah?s 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' are swapping cocktails for ?dirty soda,? fizzy drinks spiked with syrups, cream, and plenty of gossip. The trend is now bubbling over into a nationwide obsession, reshaping how some women mix friendship, faith, and fun.
Chicago architecture tour: The city?s skyline, one story at a time
From towering glass skyscrapers to century-old landmarks, Chicago?s skyline tells the story of innovation and resilience. A riverboat or walking tour offers a front-row seat to the city?s architectural evolution, and a deeper appreciation of the stories behind its famous buildings.
From towering glass skyscrapers to century-old landmarks, Chicago?s skyline tells the story of innovation and resilience. A riverboat or walking tour offers a front-row seat to the city?s architectural evolution, and a deeper appreciation of the stories behind its famous buildings.
5 men charged after guns and weed recovered in River North traffic stop, sheriff says
Five men were arrested after Cook County sheriff's police say they found guns and weed during a River North traffic stop.
Five men were arrested after Cook County sheriff's police say they found guns and weed during a River North traffic stop.
Chicago woman charged with DUI in deadly Dan Ryan crash
A Chicago woman was driving under the influence when she crashed on a Dan Ryan Expressway ramp, killing one of her passengers this weekend, according to police.
A Chicago woman was driving under the influence when she crashed on a Dan Ryan Expressway ramp, killing one of her passengers this weekend, according to police.
Chicago crime: Teen girl, 2 men injured in South Side drive-by shooting, police say
Three people — ages 17, 31 and 63 — were hurt in a South Side drive-by shooting Monday night.
Three people — ages 17, 31 and 63 — were hurt in a South Side drive-by shooting Monday night.
Chicago-area flooding: Rainfall totals after heavy storms
Heavy rain and flash flooding overnight left major streets across the Chicago area waterlogged Tuesday morning, forcing traffic delays and CTA bus reroutes.
Heavy rain and flash flooding overnight left major streets across the Chicago area waterlogged Tuesday morning, forcing traffic delays and CTA bus reroutes.
Top Chicago stories from Block Club: Heartfelt tributes, new fests and iconic cakes
Melody Mercado from Block Club Chicago shares touching and tasty headlines?from a retired firefighter?s tribute to his late wife, to Uptown?s first-ever street fest, and the 70-year legacy of the beloved Atomic Cake.
Melody Mercado from Block Club Chicago shares touching and tasty headlines?from a retired firefighter?s tribute to his late wife, to Uptown?s first-ever street fest, and the 70-year legacy of the beloved Atomic Cake.
Chicago's Milwaukee Avenue goes car-free on Sundays in one neighborhood
Alderman Daniel La Spata shares how "Meet Me on Milwaukee" is transforming a busy stretch of Milwaukee Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly hub with sidewalk sales, lounge spaces, and car-free strolling every Sunday.
Alderman Daniel La Spata shares how "Meet Me on Milwaukee" is transforming a busy stretch of Milwaukee Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly hub with sidewalk sales, lounge spaces, and car-free strolling every Sunday.