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The couple, leaders of Great Faith Revelation Church on Chicago’s South Side, had been enjoying the restaurants and tourist attractions in Dubai when news broke that war had erupted in the region.

Chicago is a finalist city under consideration to host the Democratic National Convention in 2028 and 2032, the Democratic National Committee announced Monday.

Have you ever wondered why Illinois is the only state that recognizes Pulaski Day as an official holiday? In this video, we sit down with Rich Owsiany, President of the Polish Museum of America, to uncover the history behind the man, the holiday, and the massive Polish community that calls Illinois home.

Pegah Banihashemi, a University of Chicago constitutional law scholar, shares her reaction to the recent strikes in Iran and what they could mean for those calling for an end to the regime. 

With tensions rising between the U.S., Israel and Iran, law enforcement expert Greg Sanfilippo explains what major cities and symbolic sites could face – and what precautions you should know. 

The Chicago Loop Alliance announced plans for a new Loop Arts District Friday, supported by nearly 90 arts organizations, aimed at boosting foot traffic and cultural experiences downtown. 

A suspect was arrested after shooting at Chicago police officers and crashing his car during a chase Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood.

Youth leadership specialist J. Chad Mitchell discusses ways parents can support teen mental health and build confidence. 

Paul Farahvar joins ChicagoNOW ahead of his March 12 show at Zanies Comedy Club. 

Erin McGoff offers advice for workers concerned about AI, job security and how to ask for better pay. 

Author Peter Reynolds joins ChicagoNOW to discuss his new children’s book, When You Dream Big, which explores individuality, resilience and human connection.

A new report from WalletHub ranks Illinois as the eighth most sinful state in the country, based on metrics including anger, jealousy, greed and laziness. 

A large police presence responded to the scene of a rollover crash Monday morning in the Gresham neighborhood.

Daryl Fairweather of Redfin breaks down new data showing early affordability gains, what’s still challenging buyers in Chicago, and how to navigate the spring housing market.