Financial expert: Never date a broke dude | ChicagoNOW
Want to save thousands of dollars without making major sacrifices? A few small shifts in your money habits, like tweaking how you pay off loans or waiting before splurging, could add up to big savings over time. Financial expert Pattie Ehsaei breaks down some simple strategies that help you keep more of your money without overhauling your lifestyle.
Want to save thousands of dollars without making major sacrifices? A few small shifts in your money habits, like tweaking how you pay off loans or waiting before splurging, could add up to big savings over time. Financial expert Pattie Ehsaei breaks down some simple strategies that help you keep more of your money without overhauling your lifestyle.
Olympian Tara Lipinski opens up about her IVF journey | ChicagoNOW
You know Tara Lipinski as an Olympic champion and figure skating icon, but today she's here to share a different and deeply personal story. With World IVF Day approaching, Tara is opening up about her challenging five-year journey with infertility. She discusses her experience and explains why speaking out is important.
You know Tara Lipinski as an Olympic champion and figure skating icon, but today she's here to share a different and deeply personal story. With World IVF Day approaching, Tara is opening up about her challenging five-year journey with infertility. She discusses her experience and explains why speaking out is important.
Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell sues Florida sheriff over beach dispute | ChicagoNOW
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell has filed a lawsuit against the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida, claiming the agency isn't enforcing trespassing laws on his private beach property. Littrell says trespassers have used his family's beach gear, filmed on his property, and ignored boundaries, prompting safety concerns.
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell has filed a lawsuit against the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida, claiming the agency isn't enforcing trespassing laws on his private beach property. Littrell says trespassers have used his family's beach gear, filmed on his property, and ignored boundaries, prompting safety concerns.
Jack in the Box returns to Chicago area after 40-year absence | ChicagoNOW
The first new Chicago area Jack in the Box location opened in Plainfield last week at 2101 Illinois Route 59. More locations are coming soon, including in Chicago and suburbs like Countryside, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Carol Stream, Lake in the Hills, and Naperville.
The first new Chicago area Jack in the Box location opened in Plainfield last week at 2101 Illinois Route 59. More locations are coming soon, including in Chicago and suburbs like Countryside, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Carol Stream, Lake in the Hills, and Naperville.
Chicago police seek suspects in cellphone thefts at Red Line 35th Street station
Two Chicago CTA riders had their phones snatched at the 35th Street station last month. Police want your help identifying the suspects.
Two Chicago CTA riders had their phones snatched at the 35th Street station last month. Police want your help identifying the suspects.
Epic Cons Chicago 3 abruptly canceled just 1 week before opening | ChicagoNOW
Epic Cons Chicago 3 was curated for fans of popular TV shows, including The Rookie and Pretty Little Liars. It was abruptly canceled just one week before its scheduled dates (July 26-27 at Navy Pier), leaving fans and vendors frustrated and out of pocket. Epic Events and Entertainment canceled all upcoming events, citing "unforeseen circumstances" without providing further details.
Epic Cons Chicago 3 was curated for fans of popular TV shows, including The Rookie and Pretty Little Liars. It was abruptly canceled just one week before its scheduled dates (July 26-27 at Navy Pier), leaving fans and vendors frustrated and out of pocket. Epic Events and Entertainment canceled all upcoming events, citing "unforeseen circumstances" without providing further details.
Chicago family gifts 'Da Pope' shirt to Pope Leo XIV in Italy
A Chicago family got the experience of a lifetime when they presented Pope Leo XIV with a Chicago Bears–themed “Da Pope" t-shirt, inspired by the iconic sketch from “Saturday Night Live."
A Chicago family got the experience of a lifetime when they presented Pope Leo XIV with a Chicago Bears–themed “Da Pope" t-shirt, inspired by the iconic sketch from “Saturday Night Live."
Chicago man charged same day as I-290 shooting in northwest suburbs, police say
A Chicago man was arrested just hours after shots were fired on I-290 Friday morning.
A Chicago man was arrested just hours after shots were fired on I-290 Friday morning.
Words of Wonder Literary Festival turns another page in Pullman
The free, family-friendly Words of Wonder Literary Festival returns for its fourth year this Saturday, celebrating books, creativity and community with local authors, live performances and activities hosted by the nonprofit Burst Into Books.
The free, family-friendly Words of Wonder Literary Festival returns for its fourth year this Saturday, celebrating books, creativity and community with local authors, live performances and activities hosted by the nonprofit Burst Into Books.
Chicago woman charged with murder after allegedly drowning baby in Lake Michigan
A Chicago woman has been charged with first-degree murder after authorities say she drowned a 1-year-old boy in Lake Michigan late Friday night.
A Chicago woman has been charged with first-degree murder after authorities say she drowned a 1-year-old boy in Lake Michigan late Friday night.
Little Village shooting leaves 34-year-old critically wounded
A man was critically wounded in a shooting Sunday night in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
A man was critically wounded in a shooting Sunday night in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
Two men shot on Chicago's South Side
Two men were shot Sunday evening after gunmen opened fire from a vehicle in the city’s Woodlawn neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
Two men were shot Sunday evening after gunmen opened fire from a vehicle in the city’s Woodlawn neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
Three girls injured after SUV strikes them on Chicago crosswalk
Three teenage girls were hospitalized Sunday evening after being struck by an SUV in a crosswalk on the city’s West Side, according to Chicago police.
Three teenage girls were hospitalized Sunday evening after being struck by an SUV in a crosswalk on the city’s West Side, according to Chicago police.
Chicago weather: Week starts mild before dangerous heat takes hold
Chicagoans can expect mild and pleasant weather to start the week before a surge of dangerous heat midweek.
Chicagoans can expect mild and pleasant weather to start the week before a surge of dangerous heat midweek.
Latino community center on Southwest Side vandalized
Local leaders reacting to an act of hate in the city's Southwest Side.
Local leaders reacting to an act of hate in the city's Southwest Side.
Deadly shooting in Chatham
A man is dead while two others are hospitalized, following a shooting in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
A man is dead while two others are hospitalized, following a shooting in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Triple digit heat index values expected by midweek
It was a cool Sunday with highs in the 70s. A gradual warming trend is expected Monday and Tuesday, and then we'll likely be dealing with dangerously hot conditions by Wednesday and Thursday.
It was a cool Sunday with highs in the 70s. A gradual warming trend is expected Monday and Tuesday, and then we'll likely be dealing with dangerously hot conditions by Wednesday and Thursday.
Wilyer Abreu homers twice as the Red Sox beat the Cubs 6-1 to avoid a sweep
Wilyer Abreu homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.
Wilyer Abreu homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.
Vargas and Tauchman lead White Sox over Pirates 7-2 for 1st series sweep of season
Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to a 7-2 victory over the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday for their first series sweep this season.
Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to a 7-2 victory over the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday for their first series sweep this season.
Four buildings vandalized with swastikas, 'ICE rules' in Little Village — including Latino community center
Multiple buildings were vandalized early Sunday morning in Little Village with spray-painted swastikas, including a building used as a Latino community center.
Multiple buildings were vandalized early Sunday morning in Little Village with spray-painted swastikas, including a building used as a Latino community center.