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!
40-year-old man gets stuck in elementary school slide ? Firefighters cut him free in bizarre rescue
A 40-year-old man in Vernon had to be rescued after getting wedged headfirst inside a tube slide at a local elementary school, forcing firefighters to literally cut the playground equipment apart to set him free.
A 40-year-old man in Vernon had to be rescued after getting wedged headfirst inside a tube slide at a local elementary school, forcing firefighters to literally cut the playground equipment apart to set him free.
Viral photos show bear crashing ice cream shop
Deputies in South Lake Tahoe got a sweet surprise when a well-known local bear named ?Fuzzy? wandered behind the counter of an ice cream shop, making a beeline for the strawberry flavor before being gently escorted out.
Deputies in South Lake Tahoe got a sweet surprise when a well-known local bear named ?Fuzzy? wandered behind the counter of an ice cream shop, making a beeline for the strawberry flavor before being gently escorted out.
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.
Sister Jean, Loyola's 'basketball nun', turns 106
Sister Jean Delores Schmidt, the Loyola University Chicago chaplain who became a national figure, turns 106!
Sister Jean Delores Schmidt, the Loyola University Chicago chaplain who became a national figure, turns 106!
Tyson Bagent breaks down in tears after emotional extension
Chicago Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent couldn?t hold back the tears after inking a two-year, $10 million extension, a powerful moment for the once-undrafted Division II standout who?s now one of the NFL?s most trusted No. 2 quarterbacks.
Chicago Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent couldn?t hold back the tears after inking a two-year, $10 million extension, a powerful moment for the once-undrafted Division II standout who?s now one of the NFL?s most trusted No. 2 quarterbacks.
Illinois lawmaker weighs in on police being banned from ticketing and fining for misbehavior
In Illinois the last few years, if you were caught smoking or vaping in school, you wouldn?t just end up in the principals office - you?d find yourself with an actual police ticket and fine. But over the summer Illinois lawmakers passed a law to explicitly prevent police from ticketing and fining students for minor misbehavior at school.
In Illinois the last few years, if you were caught smoking or vaping in school, you wouldn?t just end up in the principals office - you?d find yourself with an actual police ticket and fine. But over the summer Illinois lawmakers passed a law to explicitly prevent police from ticketing and fining students for minor misbehavior at school.
A rare ?Black Moon? Is about to darken the sky ? Here?s why you won?t actually see it
This week, the cosmos is serving up a celestial twist: a rare ?black moon? on August 23 ? an event so mysterious that the moon itself disappears completely from view, even as it captures the world?s imagination.
This week, the cosmos is serving up a celestial twist: a rare ?black moon? on August 23 ? an event so mysterious that the moon itself disappears completely from view, even as it captures the world?s imagination.
Nip/Tuck star Dylan Walsh survives harrowing New Jersey crash ? TMZ digs Into what happened
TMZ?s Michael Babcock has been tracking the frightening details of Dylan Walsh?s weekend crash in Rumson, New Jersey ? a wreck that sent two of his family members to the hospital.
TMZ?s Michael Babcock has been tracking the frightening details of Dylan Walsh?s weekend crash in Rumson, New Jersey ? a wreck that sent two of his family members to the hospital.
TMZ: Jillian Michaels slams Netflix ?Biggest Loser? doc as ?full of lies?
Michaels says the documentary paints her as reckless and cruel, but she argues Netflix ignored crucial facts and context.
Michaels says the documentary paints her as reckless and cruel, but she argues Netflix ignored crucial facts and context.