Spotify's 100 greatest pop songs of the streaming era | ChicagoNOW
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Spotify has announced the top 100 pop songs of the streaming era (2015-2026). ChicagoNOW hosts, Tia Ewing and Gabby Premus, react to the top 10 songs on the list.

Chicago man charged in November robbery, murders of father and son

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a robbery and deadly shooting of a father and son in November, according to police.

T.I. and 50 Cent's feud is so viral police are getting calls | ChicagoNOW
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The 2026 T.I. and 50 Cent feud erupted after T.I. accused 50 Cent of backing out of a promised Verzuz battle, leading to personal online attacks involving family members. T.I. released multiple diss tracks ("War," "Right One," "What a Bully") while 50 Cent retaliated with now-deleted Instagram posts mocking T.I.'s wife and son.

Rosemont restaurant week | ChicagoNOW
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Rosemont Restaurant Week is scheduled to return Sunday, March 1 through Saturday, March 7. Owner of Carlucci Rosemont, Graziano Berto, joins to share more.

Tampa International Airport joke receives backlash | ChicagoNOW
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Tampa International Airport's social media page on X posted a joke about a pajama ban that is receiving mass backlash. ChicagoNOW hosts, Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody, weigh in. 

iPods making a comeback | ChicagoNOW
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Google trends says E-Bay searches for the iPod Classic and iPod Nano spiked more than 20% last year. Younger generations are possibly trying to get their hands on them to get around school phone bans. The iPod was discontinued in 2022.

Gloria & Emilio Estefan Musical at Drury Lane Theatre through March 22 | ChicagoNOW
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On Your Feet: The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan is happening now at Drury Lane Theatre. The show runs through March 22 and features 23 songs from the the Estefan catalog, Including global hits like Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, 1-2-3, Out of the Dark and On Your Feet! 

Doritos launches protein chips | ChicagoNOW
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New Doritos protein snacks are coming to stores this March in two flavors: Nacho Cheese and Sweet & Tangy BBQ. A 1 oz serving of Doritos protein chips has 10 grams of protein compared to the regular chips that have 2 grams per serving.

Pastor Reginald Sharpe reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy
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Pastor Reginald Sharpe Jr. shares reflections on the life and impact of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson while he lies in repose at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago.

'America's Time Capsule' what's going in the 250 year time capsule | ChicagoNOW
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To celebrate the United State's 250th Independence Day the America250 Commission will be burying a time capsule at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia that will not be opened until 2276. ChicagoNOW hosts, Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody, go over some of the artifacts being saved. 

Chicago mourners honor Rev. Jesse Jackson as he lies in repose at Rainbow PUSH
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Family, friends, and community members are paying tribute to civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson as he lies in repose at the headquarters of Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago.

Chicago man arrested weeks after South Side holdup

Chicago police say an arrest has been made after a 23-year-old was robbed at gunpoint in late January.

Bears stadium battle, Chicago credit rating drops | The Chicago Report
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Indiana and Illinois lawmakers are trying to pin down a final deal for the Bears' new stadium. And, Chicago's credit rating takes a hit. All this and more on The Chicago Report. 

F1 Arcade to open in River North at former Rock Bottom site

After three years of idling, a prominent retail corner in River North is gearing up for a comeback. This summer, the former Rock Bottom Brewery at State Street and Grand Avenue will be transformed into the F1 Arcade. 

Man charged in deadly shooting near Chicago Jewel-Osco grocery store: police

A 26-year-old man has been charged in a deadly shooting near a Jewel-Osco grocery store on Chicago's South Side on Tuesday, according to police.

Chicago's credit rating downgraded | The Chicago Report
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Prominent credit ratings agencies just dinged Chicago's credit rating down to triple B+, which means taxpayers will foot the bill for higher borrowing costs. 

Chicago weather: A one-day warm-up before snow returns this weekend

It was a pleasant day with highs in the low to mid 40s. The average high for late February sits around 40 degrees, so today was fairly seasonable.