Chicago man charged in Far South Side shooting
A man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting last month in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood.
A man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting last month in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Cooler temps and sunshine return after heavy rain
Chicago will see cooler, clearer weather through the weekend, with mild temperatures and some lingering wildfire smoke.
Chicago will see cooler, clearer weather through the weekend, with mild temperatures and some lingering wildfire smoke.
Lollapalooza begins on Thursday with gates opening at 11 a.m.
Lollapalooza is celebrating its 34th year --- and right now, crews are putting the finishing touches on festival grounds.
Lollapalooza is celebrating its 34th year --- and right now, crews are putting the finishing touches on festival grounds.
Chicago weather: Scattered showers expected through Thursday morning
Temps tonight look to fall into the 60s across the Chicagoland area with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible until Thursday morning.
Temps tonight look to fall into the 60s across the Chicagoland area with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible until Thursday morning.
By Metra, Lyft or car: Best ways to get to Lollapalooza this weekend
Lollapalooza is back – and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.
Lollapalooza is back – and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.
Lollapalooza starts tomorrow: How to get there
Lollapalooza is back, and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.
Lollapalooza is back, and with it, come the crowds, the music, and a wave of street closures.
DePaul students demand identity of hate crime suspect be made public
Two DePaul university students - who were attacked on campus last year - are demanding the identity of their alleged attacker be made public.
Two DePaul university students - who were attacked on campus last year - are demanding the identity of their alleged attacker be made public.
Chicago congressman's expected retirement leaves another House seat open in 2026
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, 83, a Democrat who has represented parts of Chicago for nearly 30 years in Congress, is expected to announce he won't seek a 16th term in the House of Representatives, according to sources.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, 83, a Democrat who has represented parts of Chicago for nearly 30 years in Congress, is expected to announce he won't seek a 16th term in the House of Representatives, according to sources.
Lollapalooza at 20: Chicago reporter reflects on iconic moments, wild weather and rising stars
As Lollapalooza gears up for another high-energy weekend in Grant Park, one longtime festival observer has seen it all.
As Lollapalooza gears up for another high-energy weekend in Grant Park, one longtime festival observer has seen it all.
Lollapalooza's main stage is running on batteries but you'd never know it
As Lollapalooza returns to Chicago’s Grant Park this weekend, organizers are once again turning up the volume on sustainability, using a cutting-edge hybrid battery system to power the festival’s main stage — a move that significantly reduces emissions without compromising performance.
As Lollapalooza returns to Chicago’s Grant Park this weekend, organizers are once again turning up the volume on sustainability, using a cutting-edge hybrid battery system to power the festival’s main stage — a move that significantly reduces emissions without compromising performance.
Chicago artist tells stories of survival and strength in 'Fill the Silence' campaign
As the world faces one of the most severe hunger crises in recent memory, a Chicago-based artist is using his talents to spotlight the strength and resilience of those impacted.
As the world faces one of the most severe hunger crises in recent memory, a Chicago-based artist is using his talents to spotlight the strength and resilience of those impacted.
Chicago weather: Storms hit far SW suburbs; flash flood warning in NW Indiana
The Chicago area could see multiple round of rain and storms moving through this afternoon.
The Chicago area could see multiple round of rain and storms moving through this afternoon.
Chicago reporter on 20 years of capturing Lollapalooza | ChicagoNOW
This guest has had a front row pass to Lollapalooza the last 20 years. Selena Fragassi is a Chicago-based reporter who has been attending and/or covering the festival since it found a home in the city after years as a traveling festival. She joins us to tell us about her experience.
This guest has had a front row pass to Lollapalooza the last 20 years. Selena Fragassi is a Chicago-based reporter who has been attending and/or covering the festival since it found a home in the city after years as a traveling festival. She joins us to tell us about her experience.
Author Mindy Uhrlaub turns her ALS journey into advocacy and a new memoir | ChicagoNOW
What would you do if you found out you were a carrier for a debilitating disease like ALS? Author Mindy Uhrlaub discovered that about herself and decided to become an advocate for people suffering from the disease. She shares her story in her new book, Last Nerve: A Memoir of Illness and the Endurance of Family, and she's here to talk more about it.
What would you do if you found out you were a carrier for a debilitating disease like ALS? Author Mindy Uhrlaub discovered that about herself and decided to become an advocate for people suffering from the disease. She shares her story in her new book, Last Nerve: A Memoir of Illness and the Endurance of Family, and she's here to talk more about it.
Lollapalooza goes green again with hybrid battery-powered main stage | ChicagoNOW
After making history last year as the first major U.S. festival to power its Main Stage entirely with a hybrid battery system, Lollapalooza is bringing back its hybrid-powered Main Stage for 2025. Director of Operations and Sustainability with C3 Presents Jake Perry talks more about how this works.
After making history last year as the first major U.S. festival to power its Main Stage entirely with a hybrid battery system, Lollapalooza is bringing back its hybrid-powered Main Stage for 2025. Director of Operations and Sustainability with C3 Presents Jake Perry talks more about how this works.
Singer Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau spark romance rumors | ChicagoNOW
Has Katy Perry moved on from Orlando Bloom with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? They were spotted at an upscale Montreal restaurant on Monday. Despite speculation of romance following the sighting, the restaurant's chef, Danny Smiles, told TMZ that they showed no PDA, and the vibe was "just two friends enjoying a meal."
Has Katy Perry moved on from Orlando Bloom with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? They were spotted at an upscale Montreal restaurant on Monday. Despite speculation of romance following the sighting, the restaurant's chef, Danny Smiles, told TMZ that they showed no PDA, and the vibe was "just two friends enjoying a meal."
How your dog can be the next 'Dogue' cover star | ChicagoNOW
Vogue has launched an adorable competition giving dog owners the chance for their pup to be the next Dogue cover star. One lucky dog will land their very own digital cover, appearing alongside some fan favorite celebrity canines on August 19.
Vogue has launched an adorable competition giving dog owners the chance for their pup to be the next Dogue cover star. One lucky dog will land their very own digital cover, appearing alongside some fan favorite celebrity canines on August 19.
Walt Disney World tops Illinois' most-searched attractions | ChicagoNOW
Walt Disney World is Illinois' most-searched attraction, beating local favorites. It tops the list with 10,000 monthly Google searches from Illinois residents. Out-of-state attractions account for over half of Illinois' top ten most-searched ticket destinations.
Walt Disney World is Illinois' most-searched attraction, beating local favorites. It tops the list with 10,000 monthly Google searches from Illinois residents. Out-of-state attractions account for over half of Illinois' top ten most-searched ticket destinations.
World's rarest big cat welcomes cubs at Brookfield Zoo | ChicagoNOW
World's rarest big cat, the Amur Leopard, gives birth to two cubs at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo is celebrating the birth of two Amur leopard cubs, born on July 14, 2025, to 8-year-old Mina. With fewer than 100 Amur leopards left in the wild, the births mark a major milestone for one of the world's most endangered big cat species.
World's rarest big cat, the Amur Leopard, gives birth to two cubs at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo is celebrating the birth of two Amur leopard cubs, born on July 14, 2025, to 8-year-old Mina. With fewer than 100 Amur leopards left in the wild, the births mark a major milestone for one of the world's most endangered big cat species.
Gen Z job seekers: How to stand out in a tough market | ChicagoNOW
It's no secret that the job market right now is tough. especially for Gen Zers fresh out of college. Young Adult Career Consultant, Founder of Mag 7 Consulting, and Author Barry Garapedian helps us break down what Gen Z jobseekers need to know right now-from soft skills and networking to standing out in a sea of similar resumes.
It's no secret that the job market right now is tough. especially for Gen Zers fresh out of college. Young Adult Career Consultant, Founder of Mag 7 Consulting, and Author Barry Garapedian helps us break down what Gen Z jobseekers need to know right now-from soft skills and networking to standing out in a sea of similar resumes.