Spinning J- Thanksgiving pies & a podcast | ChicagoNOW
Spinning J owner Dinah Grossman joins ChicagoNOW to talk about Thanksgiving pies and an exciting new podcast highlighting the 10-year anniversary.
Spinning J owner Dinah Grossman joins ChicagoNOW to talk about Thanksgiving pies and an exciting new podcast highlighting the 10-year anniversary.
Hormel recalls 4.9 million pounds of chicken possibly 'contaminated with pieces of metal' | ChicagoNOW
Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 5 million pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be "contaminated with pieces of metal. The announcement came Saturday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 5 million pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be "contaminated with pieces of metal. The announcement came Saturday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Kim Kardashian & North West debut Halloween costumes on TikTok
In a series of videos shared on Kim and North's joint TikTok account on Friday, Oct. 24, the mother-daughter duo can be seen teaming up with Kris Jenner to dress up as some of the 12-year-old's favorite influencers — Jay Guapõ, Pink Cardigan and Chrissy G.
In a series of videos shared on Kim and North's joint TikTok account on Friday, Oct. 24, the mother-daughter duo can be seen teaming up with Kris Jenner to dress up as some of the 12-year-old's favorite influencers — Jay Guapõ, Pink Cardigan and Chrissy G.
What your Halloween couples costume says about your relationship
You might want to think twice about your Halloween costume this year - author and relationship expert Dr. Tara says your Halloween look could speak to the status of your relationship.
You might want to think twice about your Halloween costume this year - author and relationship expert Dr. Tara says your Halloween look could speak to the status of your relationship.
The mysterious Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS | ChicagoNOW
New updates on the comet 3I/ATLAS. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been closely tracking this object and exploring the possibility that it could even be alien technology.
New updates on the comet 3I/ATLAS. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been closely tracking this object and exploring the possibility that it could even be alien technology.
Spies, lies, and cybercrime
Eric O’Neill is a former FBI counterintelligence operative, famously helped capture Robert Hanssen, the most damaging spy in U.S. history. Now he’s turning his decades of insider expertise to one of today’s biggest threats that affects us all - cybercrime.
Eric O’Neill is a former FBI counterintelligence operative, famously helped capture Robert Hanssen, the most damaging spy in U.S. history. Now he’s turning his decades of insider expertise to one of today’s biggest threats that affects us all - cybercrime.
Highland Park’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos week
Downtown Highland Park is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Week, now through November 2, 2025. Diana Gran joins to run through the activities available.
Downtown Highland Park is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Week, now through November 2, 2025. Diana Gran joins to run through the activities available.
Annual Dyslexia Conference recognizes local leaders
Everyone Reading Illinois (ERI) will host its Annual Dyslexia Conference on October 29–30, 2025, at NIU Naperville. Shira Raviv Schwartz, Educational Advocate and President Elect of Everyone Reading Illinois, joins with dyslexic Deerfield High School senior Will Lambert to explain the importance of teachers having tools to properly teach dyslexic students.
Everyone Reading Illinois (ERI) will host its Annual Dyslexia Conference on October 29–30, 2025, at NIU Naperville. Shira Raviv Schwartz, Educational Advocate and President Elect of Everyone Reading Illinois, joins with dyslexic Deerfield High School senior Will Lambert to explain the importance of teachers having tools to properly teach dyslexic students.
Amber alert for pets
According to FidoAlert, 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Halloween is especially risky, as it’s the second most common holiday for pets to go missing. FidoAlert provides pet owners a way to be reunited with their furry family members.
According to FidoAlert, 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Halloween is especially risky, as it’s the second most common holiday for pets to go missing. FidoAlert provides pet owners a way to be reunited with their furry family members.
Pilsen's 'Carrera de los Muertos' 5K celebrates culture, community amid immigration fears
With 8,000 runners set to take part, founder Carlos Jaramillo shares how the beloved Day of the Dead race uplifts local businesses and supports CPS girls through the Girls MPowered program.
With 8,000 runners set to take part, founder Carlos Jaramillo shares how the beloved Day of the Dead race uplifts local businesses and supports CPS girls through the Girls MPowered program.
Chicago named one of the best U.S. cities for Halloween celebrations
Chicago ranks among the best places in America to celebrate Halloween! See where it lands in WalletHub’s 2025 list🎃
Chicago ranks among the best places in America to celebrate Halloween! See where it lands in WalletHub’s 2025 list🎃
Border Patrol chief to face judge over use of tear gas on Chicago protests
The U.S. Border Patrol's top official is set to face a federal judge in Chicago on Tuesday after tear gas was again used over the weekend.
The U.S. Border Patrol's top official is set to face a federal judge in Chicago on Tuesday after tear gas was again used over the weekend.
Border Patrol chief due in Chicago court for use of tear gas amid federal immigration enforcement
Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino is due in federal court in Chicago Tuesday due to the repeated use of tear gas, which a judge said was only allowed if an agent is in imminent danger.
Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino is due in federal court in Chicago Tuesday due to the repeated use of tear gas, which a judge said was only allowed if an agent is in imminent danger.
Chicago police investigating back-to-back ATM thefts
A pair of overnight burglaries hit the North and Northwest sides less than an hour apart — both involving stolen ATMs and black SUVs.
A pair of overnight burglaries hit the North and Northwest sides less than an hour apart — both involving stolen ATMs and black SUVs.
Woman killed when car flips on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, police say
A crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive left a 36-year-old woman dead and two others injured late Sunday.
A crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive left a 36-year-old woman dead and two others injured late Sunday.
Chicago weather: Calm, cool and sunny week ahead
While Chicago stays mild, eyes are on Hurricane Melissa — now a Category 5 storm near Jamaica.
While Chicago stays mild, eyes are on Hurricane Melissa — now a Category 5 storm near Jamaica.
Chicago weather: Mild fall weather continues with rain chances midweek
A stretch of mild autumn weather will continue into the start of the week before rain chances return by midweek.
A stretch of mild autumn weather will continue into the start of the week before rain chances return by midweek.
Forest Park grocer hosts shopping spree to support community as SNAP cuts loom
With threats to end food assistance programs, one Forest Park supermarket gave away carts full of food, and urged the public to shop locally.
With threats to end food assistance programs, one Forest Park supermarket gave away carts full of food, and urged the public to shop locally.
Des Plaines community honors beloved letter carrier retiring after nearly 40 years
In Des Plaines, neither rain nor sleet nor snow could stop this tight-knit community from taking time out from their busy lives to honor their longtime letter carrier, Gary Connor, as he retires after spending nearly 40 years at the Postal Service.
In Des Plaines, neither rain nor sleet nor snow could stop this tight-knit community from taking time out from their busy lives to honor their longtime letter carrier, Gary Connor, as he retires after spending nearly 40 years at the Postal Service.
Community throws retirement party for letter carrier
He delivered the mail in the same Des Plaines community for twenty years making lifelong friendships every step of the way. Today those on his route honored him as his career at the post office comes to an end.
He delivered the mail in the same Des Plaines community for twenty years making lifelong friendships every step of the way. Today those on his route honored him as his career at the post office comes to an end.



















