New sculpture garden at National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture begins construction
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture breaks ground on a vibrant outdoor sculpture garden ? President Billy Ocasio shares how it will celebrate culture, community, and accessibility.
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture breaks ground on a vibrant outdoor sculpture garden ? President Billy Ocasio shares how it will celebrate culture, community, and accessibility.
FBI, Chicago police respond to Dirksen Federal Building
The FBI and Chicago police responded to a downtown federal courthouse for an "undisclosed incident" on Tuesday.
The FBI and Chicago police responded to a downtown federal courthouse for an "undisclosed incident" on Tuesday.
Food Network star Molly Yeh blends food and music at Ravinia | ChicagoNOW
This weekend, Ravinia hosts a "mini-festival" they are calling "Breaking Barriers." The fest celebrates women leaders in music and culinary arts, co-curated by Chief Conductor Marin Alsop and Food Network star and Juilliard-trained percussionist Molly Yeh. She explains more about the event and how you can get involved.
This weekend, Ravinia hosts a "mini-festival" they are calling "Breaking Barriers." The fest celebrates women leaders in music and culinary arts, co-curated by Chief Conductor Marin Alsop and Food Network star and Juilliard-trained percussionist Molly Yeh. She explains more about the event and how you can get involved.
Man barricaded in Dirksen Federal Building taken by ambulance after 9-hour standoff
Following a nine-hour standoff at the Dirksen Federal Building, a knife-wielding man — who prompted a lockdown and evacuation at the courthouse — was disarmed by tactical officers and taken by ambulance Tuesday evening.
Following a nine-hour standoff at the Dirksen Federal Building, a knife-wielding man — who prompted a lockdown and evacuation at the courthouse — was disarmed by tactical officers and taken by ambulance Tuesday evening.
Netflix's 'Trainwreck' digs into the 2009 Balloon Boy incident | ChicagoNOW
The latest episode of Netflix's 'Trainwreck' revisits the 2009 Balloon Boy incident, when a young boy was believed to be trapped in a homemade helium balloon floating through the sky, only to be found hiding safely at home. Director Gillian Pachter unpacks what really happened and how it changed the family at the center of it all.
The latest episode of Netflix's 'Trainwreck' revisits the 2009 Balloon Boy incident, when a young boy was believed to be trapped in a homemade helium balloon floating through the sky, only to be found hiding safely at home. Director Gillian Pachter unpacks what really happened and how it changed the family at the center of it all.
Lollapalooza street closures begin in downtown Chicago ahead of music fest
Lollapalooza is just around the corner, which means street closures in downtown Chicago are starting.
Lollapalooza is just around the corner, which means street closures in downtown Chicago are starting.
Jake's Takes steps into the 'Fantastic Four' universe | ChicagoNOW
The new 'Fantastic Four' hits theaters July 24, and Fox 32's Jake Hamilton sits down with the cast to talk about their on-screen chemistry and what fans can expect from the film.
The new 'Fantastic Four' hits theaters July 24, and Fox 32's Jake Hamilton sits down with the cast to talk about their on-screen chemistry and what fans can expect from the film.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' sparks ticket frenzy a year early | ChicagoNOW
Universal Studios opened ticket sales for Imax 70mm screenings of The Odyssey one year in advance of its July 17, 2026, release. 95% of tickets sold out within 24 hours, most in the first hour, due to extremely high demand.
Universal Studios opened ticket sales for Imax 70mm screenings of The Odyssey one year in advance of its July 17, 2026, release. 95% of tickets sold out within 24 hours, most in the first hour, due to extremely high demand.
Chicago extreme heat watch: How to stay cool this week amid dangerous temps
Chicago's in for a scorcher. A Heat Advisory is in effect Wednesday through Thursday. Here's how to stay safe.
Chicago's in for a scorcher. A Heat Advisory is in effect Wednesday through Thursday. Here's how to stay safe.
Remembering 'The Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner | ChicagoNOW
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' died on Sunday, July 21, 2025, in an accidental drowning off Playa Cocles on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. While swimming, Warner was pulled out by a strong current. He was rescued by beachgoers but had no vital signs when first responders from Costa Rica's Red Cross arrived.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' died on Sunday, July 21, 2025, in an accidental drowning off Playa Cocles on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. While swimming, Warner was pulled out by a strong current. He was rescued by beachgoers but had no vital signs when first responders from Costa Rica's Red Cross arrived.
Wrigleyville goes west with Stolen Saddle's mechanical bull-riding tournament
Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville is hosting its first-ever Mechanical Bull-riding Tournament this week.
Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville is hosting its first-ever Mechanical Bull-riding Tournament this week.
Chicago braces for dangerous midweek heatwave
Extreme heat and humidity is expected in Chicago this week with temps climbing into the mid-90s.
Extreme heat and humidity is expected in Chicago this week with temps climbing into the mid-90s.
Chicago's amazing all-girls baseball team and other top stories from Block Club Chicago
Jen Sabella from Block Club Chicago talks us through their some of their top stories and hyperlocal reporting.
Jen Sabella from Block Club Chicago talks us through their some of their top stories and hyperlocal reporting.
Chicago crime: 2 wounded in Austin drive-by shooting
A drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side sent two people to the hospital Tuesday morning.
A drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side sent two people to the hospital Tuesday morning.
Chicago weather: Haze and high heat to grip city
Chicago is in for a stretch of hot summer weather this week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s
Chicago is in for a stretch of hot summer weather this week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s
SUV crashes into CTA Green Line station
An SUV crashed into a CTA Green Line station wall early Tuesday morning on Chicago’s West Side.
An SUV crashed into a CTA Green Line station wall early Tuesday morning on Chicago’s West Side.
SUV crashes into CTA Green Line station
An SUV crashed into a CTA Green Line station wall early Tuesday morning on Chicago?s West Side.
An SUV crashed into a CTA Green Line station wall early Tuesday morning on Chicago?s West Side.
Hit-and-run crash on Chicago's West Side leaves pedestrian seriously wounded
A woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday night on Chicago's West Side.
A woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday night on Chicago's West Side.
Hit-and-run crash on Chicago's West Side leaves pedestrian seriously wounded
A woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday night on Chicago's West Side.
A woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday night on Chicago's West Side.
Paris on Politics: ICE arrests increase across Chicago
Chicago's immigrant community is on edge as President Donald Trump has ramped up deportations here and elsewhere.
Chicago's immigrant community is on edge as President Donald Trump has ramped up deportations here and elsewhere.