Expert shares six tips for surviving winter break with teens | ChicagoNOW
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Dr. Cam Caswell, “The Teen Translator,” offers practical strategies to reduce conflict, build connection, and make winter break with teens more enjoyable for the whole family.

‘Christmas Around the World’ exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry | ChicagoNOW
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Amelia Pollock shares how the annual exhibit celebrates cultures from across the globe with beautifully decorated trees, running now through January 5, 2026, at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Chicago man sentenced in 2021 Noble Square shooting

Federal prosecutors say a Chicago man who was on parole when he fired off more than a dozen rounds in 2021, seriously wounding another man, just learned his sentence.

Chicago police officers, driver hurt in South Side crash

A driver and two Chicago police officers were hospitalized Thursday night after a crash on the South Side.

Chicago weather: Weekend plunge to subzero temps follows light city snowfall

A brief round of snow Friday and an arctic blast this weekend will deliver dangerous cold before temperatures rebound into the 40s later next week.

Faith outweighs immigration fears as thousands celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Hundreds of thousands of worshippers are braving the cold tonight to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the nation and a cornerstone of faith for many Latino families.

Faith outweighs immigration fears as thousands celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Hundreds of thousands of worshippers are braving the cold Thursday night to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the nation and a cornerstone of faith for many Latino families.

Lurie Children's Radiothon raises $925K
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Tonight, a huge show of generosity for Lurie Children's. The grand total is in. They raised nearly a million dollars! Thanks to listeners and viewers like you, the hospital's annual radiothon brought in more than $925,000 dollars. Those funds will go toward lifesaving patient care, critical research, and family support. Kasey Chronis has our recap. 

Man charged for abducting Evanston student who missed school bus: police

A 43-year-old man has been charged after allegedly abducting a 14-year-old girl on her way to school in Evanston and coercing her into sexual contact, police said.

ICE fears at Our Lady of Guadalupe Fest
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Back here locally, thousands are braving the cold for one of the largest Catholic gatherings in the nation this weekend, but there are concerns this year over immigration enforcement.  Our Leslie Moreno is live at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.

Dovetail Project celebrates 30 new graduates
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A group of young fathers are celebrating a huge milestone. The latest cohort of graduates from the Dovetail Project walked the stage today.

Family shares their journey at Lurie Children's amid annual Radiothon event
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There are just over 2 hours left in the Lurie Children's Radiothon. Last year, over a million dollars was raised. The money helps families facing the toughest battles of their lives. Kasey Chronis joins us again from the phone bank room with one of those families.