Chicago business owner sues city and mayor, claims Riverwalk license revoked due to racial bias
Beat Kitchen owner Robert Gomez is suing the city, alleging his Riverwalk license was not renewed due to racial discrimination, despite being the most qualified applicant under city rules.
Beat Kitchen owner Robert Gomez is suing the city, alleging his Riverwalk license was not renewed due to racial discrimination, despite being the most qualified applicant under city rules.
Illinois invests $2M to strengthen fight against homelessness
Governor JB Pritzker announced a $2 million Home Illinois investment to expand permanent housing support in Central Illinois, saying the state will keep pushing for long-term solutions to make homelessness a rare occurrence.
Governor JB Pritzker announced a $2 million Home Illinois investment to expand permanent housing support in Central Illinois, saying the state will keep pushing for long-term solutions to make homelessness a rare occurrence.
3 charged in 'sickening' killing of suburban Chicago teen
Three people have been taken into custody in connection with the August shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in South Holland.
Three people have been taken into custody in connection with the August shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in South Holland.
Chicago alders give city budget proposal update
Chicago alders held a press conference on Monday afternoon, giving an update on their budget proposal.
Chicago alders held a press conference on Monday afternoon, giving an update on their budget proposal.
Avondale hit-and-run victim undergoes multiple surgeries for severe injuries, lawyer says
In a follow-up to last week’s widely seen video, the victim’s attorney says Beata Koschielska has suffered a broken pelvis, multiple fractures, and required four surgeries — injuries he warns could cause permanent damage as questions continue about the driver’s snow-covered windshield.
In a follow-up to last week’s widely seen video, the victim’s attorney says Beata Koschielska has suffered a broken pelvis, multiple fractures, and required four surgeries — injuries he warns could cause permanent damage as questions continue about the driver’s snow-covered windshield.
Pastors demand relief as Cook County property tax deadline hits homeowners hard
With the second Cook County property tax payment due Monday, pastors and civil rights leaders are calling for a 60-day extension, penalty freeze, and rollback of sharp increases hitting West and South Side homeowners.
With the second Cook County property tax payment due Monday, pastors and civil rights leaders are calling for a 60-day extension, penalty freeze, and rollback of sharp increases hitting West and South Side homeowners.
New video shows fatal Chicago shooting of National Guardsman as search for 2nd suspect intensifies
A decision not to seek the death penalty in the killing of a young National Guardsman in Chicago comes as investigators share new details and video in the ongoing search for a second suspect.
A decision not to seek the death penalty in the killing of a young National Guardsman in Chicago comes as investigators share new details and video in the ongoing search for a second suspect.
Chicago ramps up Hanukkah security after deadly attack in Australia
Chicago police are stepping up patrols around Hanukkah celebrations — including events in Skokie — as the local Jewish community balances joy and concern following a terror attack in Sydney that left a victim connected to a local rabbi’s family in a coma.
Chicago police are stepping up patrols around Hanukkah celebrations — including events in Skokie — as the local Jewish community balances joy and concern following a terror attack in Sydney that left a victim connected to a local rabbi’s family in a coma.
Chicago mayor, council remain deadlocked on budget as shutdown threat looms
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
The Chicago budget showdown is coming down to the wire. Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Monday afternoon meeting with City Council members who oppose his proposed corporate head tax.
Video shows fatal Chicago shooting of Chrys Carvajal as search for 2nd suspect intensifies
A decision not to seek the death penalty in the killing of a young National Guardsman in Chicago comes as investigators share new details and video in the ongoing search for a second suspect.
A decision not to seek the death penalty in the killing of a young National Guardsman in Chicago comes as investigators share new details and video in the ongoing search for a second suspect.
Second man charged in violent Chicago robbery spree that included kidnapping
Chicago police say a second man is now charged in a violent November robbery spree that included a kidnapping.
Chicago police say a second man is now charged in a violent November robbery spree that included a kidnapping.
Chicago weather: Today stays cold, midweek brings brief taste of 40s
A brief taste of 40 degrees is coming...
A brief taste of 40 degrees is coming...
Illinois man arrested after seven-hour standoff in Chicago suburb, police say
Police say a domestic battery call turned into a seven-hour standoff in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Police say a domestic battery call turned into a seven-hour standoff in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Daisie Foundation celebrates 10 years of community impact | ChicagoNOW
The Daisie Foundation marks 10 years of supporting women and children across the Midwest. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
The Daisie Foundation marks 10 years of supporting women and children across the Midwest. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
'Porch pirate' busted for stealing package from suburban Chicago home: prosecutors
A Chicago man has been charged with stealing a package from the front porch of a west suburban home.
A Chicago man has been charged with stealing a package from the front porch of a west suburban home.
Chicago rom-com series puts a modern spin on Shakespeare | ChicagoNOW
Author Arden Joy talks about her new Chicago-set series exploring modern relationships, family and love. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Author Arden Joy talks about her new Chicago-set series exploring modern relationships, family and love. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Bestselling author Jean Meltzer talks Hanukkah traditions, 'Jewish Joy Con' | ChicagoNOW
Author Jean Meltzer explains Hanukkah traditions on the second night of the festival. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Author Jean Meltzer explains Hanukkah traditions on the second night of the festival. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Deadly attack in Australia raises concerns about rising antisemitism | ChicagoNOW
Anti-Defamation League Midwest Senior Regional Director Rebecca Weininger joins us to discuss the deadly Hanukkah celebration shooting and the broader rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Anti-Defamation League Midwest Senior Regional Director Rebecca Weininger joins us to discuss the deadly Hanukkah celebration shooting and the broader rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Hinsdale TikToker proves one man’s trash is another’s treasure | ChicagoNOW
Claudia von Mallinckrodt, also known as Claudia von Thrift, shares how The Rich Goodwill turns curbside discards into free finds. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Claudia von Mallinckrodt, also known as Claudia von Thrift, shares how The Rich Goodwill turns curbside discards into free finds. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
'The Mensch on a Bench' brings lessons of kindness to Hanukkah | ChicagoNOW
Neal Hoffman, creator of The Mensch on a Bench, joins us to share how the Hanukkah tradition got started and how families can bring lessons of kindness and fun into the festival of lights. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Neal Hoffman, creator of The Mensch on a Bench, joins us to share how the Hanukkah tradition got started and how families can bring lessons of kindness and fun into the festival of lights. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.