Crews digging in Streeterville uncover artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins
A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
$3.2M in illegal steroids, hormones seized in Chicago air cargo bust
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago seized more than $3 million worth of illegal human growth hormones and steroids during a series of air cargo inspections last month.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago seized more than $3 million worth of illegal human growth hormones and steroids during a series of air cargo inspections last month.
"Magic number" to comfortably retire just got bigger | ChicagoNOW
Americans now believe they need about $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2026 Northwestern Mutual survey. This “magic number” is a general planning guide, not a strict savings requirement. Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing discuss more.
Americans now believe they need about $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2026 Northwestern Mutual survey. This “magic number” is a general planning guide, not a strict savings requirement. Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing discuss more.
Chicago crime: Teen driver charged in stolen car crash that killed 15-year-old girl, hurt 2 others
A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a stolen car crash last month that left a 15-year-old passenger dead and injured two others on Chicago's Southwest Side.
A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a stolen car crash last month that left a 15-year-old passenger dead and injured two others on Chicago's Southwest Side.
McDonald's launching new value menu items | ChicagoNOW
McDonald's is launching new value deals, including items under $3, a $4 breakfast meal, and $5–$6 lunch/dinner meals starting later in April. These offers expand the McValue Menu introduced in early 2025, alongside existing Extra Value Meals. The updated value menu launches nationwide at participating locations on April 21, with rotating discounts like $1.50 Sausage McMuffins and $2.50 McDoubles.
McDonald's is launching new value deals, including items under $3, a $4 breakfast meal, and $5–$6 lunch/dinner meals starting later in April. These offers expand the McValue Menu introduced in early 2025, alongside existing Extra Value Meals. The updated value menu launches nationwide at participating locations on April 21, with rotating discounts like $1.50 Sausage McMuffins and $2.50 McDoubles.
Majority of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni dismissed | ChicagoNOW
One month before the case was supposed to go to trial, a federal judge has dismissed 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit. The judge has said that Lively can still pursue a portion of her lawsuit against Baldoni's production company.
One month before the case was supposed to go to trial, a federal judge has dismissed 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit. The judge has said that Lively can still pursue a portion of her lawsuit against Baldoni's production company.
Pilsen prepares for Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
There are several re-enactments of the Stations of the Cross happening across town this good friday, showing how Jesus was led to his Crucifixion.
There are several re-enactments of the Stations of the Cross happening across town this good friday, showing how Jesus was led to his Crucifixion.
Morgan Park High School band thrives with community support behind the scenes
Parents and educators at Morgan Park High School are working together to expand opportunities for student musicians, helping the “Band of Distinction” perform on big stages and prepare for future success.
Parents and educators at Morgan Park High School are working together to expand opportunities for student musicians, helping the “Band of Distinction” perform on big stages and prepare for future success.
Police search for suspect in CTA Red Line battery
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of battering a woman on a CTA Red Line train last month on the Near North Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of battering a woman on a CTA Red Line train last month on the Near North Side.
White Sox fans are hungry for the home opener
Fox Chicago's Tina Nguyen and Jake Hamilton take a look at some of the White Sox mouthwatering concessions ahead of today's home opener.
Fox Chicago's Tina Nguyen and Jake Hamilton take a look at some of the White Sox mouthwatering concessions ahead of today's home opener.
Man shot during argument on Chicago's South Side
A man was shot during an argument early Friday in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
A man was shot during an argument early Friday in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
Driver in custody after hitting pedestrian on Chicago sidewalk
A 44-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a car Thursday night on Chicago’s West Side.
A 44-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a car Thursday night on Chicago’s West Side.
Chicago weather: Quiet start before storms return tonight
After a brief calm, showers return tonight with falling temperatures, followed by a cooler and drier Easter weekend.
After a brief calm, showers return tonight with falling temperatures, followed by a cooler and drier Easter weekend.
Larry Snelling defends CPD amid heated clash over alleged ICE cooperation
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defended officers’ actions during protests at a tense public meeting where critics accused CPD of cooperating with federal immigration agents, prompting calls for an investigation.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defended officers’ actions during protests at a tense public meeting where critics accused CPD of cooperating with federal immigration agents, prompting calls for an investigation.
Sheridan Gorman shooting: Loyola student murder suspect faces new charge in Chicago
A Venezuelan man accused of fatally shooting a Loyola University student in Rogers Park last month is now facing a new federal gun charge tied to the case.
A Venezuelan man accused of fatally shooting a Loyola University student in Rogers Park last month is now facing a new federal gun charge tied to the case.
Man seriously injured in Bronzeville shooting after argument: police
A 42-year-old man was seriously injured in a Bronzeville shooting on Thursday, according to Chicago police.
A 42-year-old man was seriously injured in a Bronzeville shooting on Thursday, according to Chicago police.
Suburban Chicago company plays key role in historic Artemis II mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission, its first crewed flight in decades, includes key spacecraft controls manufactured by a suburban Chicago company, Otto Engineering, highlighting a local contribution to the historic lunar journey.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, its first crewed flight in decades, includes key spacecraft controls manufactured by a suburban Chicago company, Otto Engineering, highlighting a local contribution to the historic lunar journey.
Bars empty as White Sox home opener postponed to Friday
The White Sox home opener has been postponed. Here’s when it’ll be played instead.
The White Sox home opener has been postponed. Here’s when it’ll be played instead.
Sheridan Gorman shooting: Loyola student murder suspect faces new charge in Chicago
A Venezuelan man accused of fatally shooting a Loyola University student in Rogers Park last month is now facing a new federal gun charge tied to the case.
A Venezuelan man accused of fatally shooting a Loyola University student in Rogers Park last month is now facing a new federal gun charge tied to the case.
Officials speak out after ICE activity reported at Cook County courthouse
Officials respond after ICE agents were reported at a Cook County courthouse, raising concerns about violations of a state law banning civil immigration enforcement.
Officials respond after ICE agents were reported at a Cook County courthouse, raising concerns about violations of a state law banning civil immigration enforcement.