Griffin MSI celebrates 56 years of black creativity | ChicagoNOW
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Black Creativity Program kicked off its 56th year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, featuring nearly 200 works from Black artists.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Black Creativity Program kicked off its 56th year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, featuring nearly 200 works from Black artists.
Local food critic wraps first part of his Chicago pizza run—here’s his rankings so far
A local food critic just wrapped up his first leg of his Chicago pizza run! Here is his ranking of the spots he's visited so far.
A local food critic just wrapped up his first leg of his Chicago pizza run! Here is his ranking of the spots he's visited so far.
State of Illinois investigating ICE raid at South Shore apartment building
The State of Illinois is investigating an ICE raid that happened at a South Shore apartment building last September.
The State of Illinois is investigating an ICE raid that happened at a South Shore apartment building last September.
Chicago Polar Plunge canceled due to extreme cold, club says
The 2026 Chicago Polar Plunge has been canceled due to the dangerously cold weather expected to hit the Chicago area in the coming days.
The 2026 Chicago Polar Plunge has been canceled due to the dangerously cold weather expected to hit the Chicago area in the coming days.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival, Mac and Cheese Fest
Mac and cheese, music and more! Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Jan. 23-25.
Mac and cheese, music and more! Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Jan. 23-25.
Fewer Chicago school-aged kids are enrolled in public schools, study finds | ChicagoNOW
A report from the advocacy group Kids First Chicago found that the district’s “market share” has slipped from 75% to 71% since 2018.
A report from the advocacy group Kids First Chicago found that the district’s “market share” has slipped from 75% to 71% since 2018.
Award-winning Chicago brewery closing after almost a decade | ChicagoNOW
Alarmist owner Gary Gulley has been brewing on the Far Northwest Side since 2015. The taproom opened on Peterson Avenue in 2017.
Alarmist owner Gary Gulley has been brewing on the Far Northwest Side since 2015. The taproom opened on Peterson Avenue in 2017.
How a Beverly bookstore is empowering south side kids to build home libraries | ChicagoNOW
FAIR Fund Chicago, a nonprofit started by Bookie’s owner Keith Lewis, is making it possible for every student at school book fairs to buy books.
FAIR Fund Chicago, a nonprofit started by Bookie’s owner Keith Lewis, is making it possible for every student at school book fairs to buy books.
Capone-era handgun discovered inside Illinois’ oldest brewery | ChicagoLIVE
A rare 1908 Colt pistol linked to the Al Capone era was uncovered inside a duct beneath Thornton Distillery, highlighting the site’s deep ties to Illinois’ Prohibition-era history.
A rare 1908 Colt pistol linked to the Al Capone era was uncovered inside a duct beneath Thornton Distillery, highlighting the site’s deep ties to Illinois’ Prohibition-era history.
Videos released of Chicago police officer fatally shooting suspect during stolen car investigation
Videos were released Thursday showing Chicago police fatally shoot a man during a stolen car investigation last month on the city’s Northwest Side.
Videos were released Thursday showing Chicago police fatally shoot a man during a stolen car investigation last month on the city’s Northwest Side.
‘The Enormous Crocodile’ musical brings Roald Dahl story to Chicago | ChicagoNOW
The puppet-filled musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Enormous Crocodile” runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 21 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater.
The puppet-filled musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Enormous Crocodile” runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 21 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater.
Fake Zillow listing targets Frank Lloyd Wright designed home | ChicagoNOW
A preservation group says a $350,000 Zillow listing for the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed J.J. Walser House was unauthorized.
A preservation group says a $350,000 Zillow listing for the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed J.J. Walser House was unauthorized.
TMZ: ‘Queer Eye’ star Karamo Brown falls out with cast | ChicagoNOW
TMZ reports that a hot mic moment involving Karamo Brown sparked a rift with several “Queer Eye” co-stars.
TMZ reports that a hot mic moment involving Karamo Brown sparked a rift with several “Queer Eye” co-stars.
TMZ: Blake Lively reached out to Taylor Swift before Baldoni lawsuit | ChicagoNOW
TMZ reports that Blake Lively contacted Taylor Swift in a text exchange, checking in on their friendship shortly before Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
TMZ reports that Blake Lively contacted Taylor Swift in a text exchange, checking in on their friendship shortly before Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
State investigates landlord after ICE raid at South Shore apartment building
State officials have opened an investigation into the landlord of a South Shore apartment building where a large ICE raid took place last fall. The raid led to at least 37 arrests, with federal officials saying it targeted drug trafficking, weapons crimes, and immigration violations. A newly filed housing discrimination complaint now backs up tenants’ claims about how the raid was carried out and raises questions about the landlord’s role.
State officials have opened an investigation into the landlord of a South Shore apartment building where a large ICE raid took place last fall. The raid led to at least 37 arrests, with federal officials saying it targeted drug trafficking, weapons crimes, and immigration violations. A newly filed housing discrimination complaint now backs up tenants’ claims about how the raid was carried out and raises questions about the landlord’s role.
Behind the scenes at Lyric Opera: Previewing Oscar Wilde’s Salome
Good Day Chicago’s Gabriella Premus goes behind the curtain at the Lyric Opera House for a closer look at Salome, the bold Oscar Wilde production hitting the Chicago stage.
Good Day Chicago’s Gabriella Premus goes behind the curtain at the Lyric Opera House for a closer look at Salome, the bold Oscar Wilde production hitting the Chicago stage.
Chicago rolls out full-service food pantry on West Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library are announcing the opening of the library-based food access program.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library are announcing the opening of the library-based food access program.
How to protect your home during Chicago’s extreme cold
A heating and cooling expert shares practical tips to prevent frozen pipes, furnace failures and poor indoor air quality as an extreme cold warning takes effect.
A heating and cooling expert shares practical tips to prevent frozen pipes, furnace failures and poor indoor air quality as an extreme cold warning takes effect.
Rosemont celebrates 70 years with new museum plans
Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens joins Good Day to discuss how the village has transformed over seven decades and to unveil new renderings for the Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum.
Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens joins Good Day to discuss how the village has transformed over seven decades and to unveil new renderings for the Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum.
Missing Chicago woman last seen in Gold Coast
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who was reported missing Wednesday from the Gold Coast neighborhood.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who was reported missing Wednesday from the Gold Coast neighborhood.