Missing Chicago woman found safe

A woman who was reported missing Monday from the South Side has been located.

Chicago paleontologist discovers new dinosaur species in Sahara Desert
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Millions of years in the making, a major discovery is turning heads around the globe. A paleontologist from the University of Chicago has uncovered a new dinosaur species in the Sahara Desert.

Chicago paleontologist discovers new dinosaur species in Sahara Desert

Millions of years in the making, a major discovery is turning heads around the globe. A paleontologist from the University of Chicago has uncovered a new dinosaur species in the Sahara Desert.

Chicago couple scrambles after Mexico wedding plans fall apart

With the event already paid for, the couple is scrambling to organize a new ceremony in Chicago or the suburbs this Friday.

Chicago couple scrambles to replan wedding after Mexico violence
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Just days before saying “I do,” a Chicago couple had to cancel their fully paid destination wedding in Mexico because of cartel-related violence, leaving 150 guests unable to travel. Now, with only four days to pull it off, they’re racing to find a new venue and recreate their big day closer to home.

Why some homeowners are ditching smart homes for 'dumb houses'
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More homeowners are stepping away from fully connected smart homes and embracing so-called “dumb houses” instead. Julie Provenzano, real estate agent, joins us to explain the trend and why less tech at home is starting to appeal to more buyers.

Man accused of using dating app to rob 4 victims sought in Woodlawn: police

Chicago police are searching for a man accused of using a dating app to lure and rob four victims in the Woodlawn neighborhood this month.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of his parents | ChicagoLIVE
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Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to double murder charges in the December stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

What women can do right now to lower cancer risk
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Dr. Dario Roque from Northwestern Medicine explains how routine screenings, vaccines and everyday choices can help prevent certain cancers and improve women’s long-term health.

Chicago poet hopes to change the opera world
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Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, debuts Sophronia — an operatic score rooted in his great-grandparents’ Great Migration story that blends gospel, blues, funk and soul. He says the work is meant to make opera more accessible and, in 2026, show that “something new happened” in the art form.

Chicago dad welcomes son after rare testicular cancer

A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.

How a Chicago company is helping schools fight teen vaping | ChicagoNOW
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Teen vaping remains widespread, with more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, according to the CDC. Chicago-based IT firm Tusker has installed vape detectors in more than 500 schools nationwide. Todd Zafirovski joins us to explain how the technology works.

Winners announced in Chicago snowplow naming contest

Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.