What’s ahead for Chicago Public Schools in 2026 | ChicagoNOW
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Reema Amin discusses what parents, educators, and voters should be paying attention to in the year ahead.
Chicago honors its new poet laureate Mayda Alexandra del Valle | ChicagoNOW
Chicago’s newest poet laureate joins us in studio to discuss her role and what she hopes to bring to the city through poetry.
Chicago’s newest poet laureate joins us in studio to discuss her role and what she hopes to bring to the city through poetry.
‘Eureka Day’ opens in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
Cast member Aurora Adachi-Winter shares what audiences can expect from TimeLine Theatre’s latest play.
Cast member Aurora Adachi-Winter shares what audiences can expect from TimeLine Theatre’s latest play.
Step inside the ‘Drunken Clam’ pop-up in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
Jake goes live from the ‘Family Guy’-inspired pop-up in Chicago.
Jake goes live from the ‘Family Guy’-inspired pop-up in Chicago.
Large police presence builds outside suburban Chicago bank
A heavy police presence responded on Wednesday morning to an incident outside a bank in suburban Blue Island.
A heavy police presence responded on Wednesday morning to an incident outside a bank in suburban Blue Island.
West Loop Wedding Walk returns Feb. 1 | ChicagoNOW
The 7th annual West Loop Wedding Walk invites couples to explore Chicago’s vibrant wedding scene on Feb. 1, from noon to 5 p.m.
The 7th annual West Loop Wedding Walk invites couples to explore Chicago’s vibrant wedding scene on Feb. 1, from noon to 5 p.m.
Family Guy’s Drunken Clam comes to Chicago
Fans of "Family Guy" can now visit a fully immersive recreation of the iconic Drunken Clam in Chicago, complete with themed cocktails, photo opportunities, and a journey through the show’s universe.
Fans of "Family Guy" can now visit a fully immersive recreation of the iconic Drunken Clam in Chicago, complete with themed cocktails, photo opportunities, and a journey through the show’s universe.
Chicago man charged with attempted murder after shooting victim during fight
A man has been charged in connection with a shooting that broke out during a fight with another man last September in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
A man has been charged in connection with a shooting that broke out during a fight with another man last September in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
Boy, 13, accidentally shoots self on Chicago's West Side: police
A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Chicago City Council votes to ban sale of some hemp products
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.
The Chicago City Council voted to ban the sale of some hemp products, with some changes made to the original proposal.
Chicago weather: Light snow ends as extreme cold looms
Chicago is facing an end to light snow followed by a sharp plunge into extreme cold, with subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills possible later this week.
Chicago is facing an end to light snow followed by a sharp plunge into extreme cold, with subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills possible later this week.
Moms for Democracy rally against Trump in Chicago
Grassroot organizers held a rally protesting President Trump on the anniversary of him returning to the White House.
Grassroot organizers held a rally protesting President Trump on the anniversary of him returning to the White House.
Chicago crime: Man shot, killed at West Side car wash, police say
A man was shot and killed near a car wash on the city’s West Side on Tuesday evening.
A man was shot and killed near a car wash on the city’s West Side on Tuesday evening.
Billie Jean King, Jason Collins among those honored by LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame in 2026
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, adding 10 new inductees whose careers span professional leagues, the Olympics, high school sports and sports media.
Chicago picked to host International Jazz Day celebration
Chicago is about to become the jazz center of the world this April.
Chicago is about to become the jazz center of the world this April.
Chicago weather: Snow could impact Wednesday morning commute
Parts of the Chicago area can expect multiple inches of snow that could impact the morning commute on Wednesday.
Parts of the Chicago area can expect multiple inches of snow that could impact the morning commute on Wednesday.
Chicago designer turns grief into purpose, one stitch at a time
After losing multiple brothers and four sons, Chicago designer Tisa Johnson-Banks turned grief into purpose through sewing
After losing multiple brothers and four sons, Chicago designer Tisa Johnson-Banks turned grief into purpose through sewing
Chicago designer turns grief into purpose, one stitch at a time
After losing multiple brothers and four sons, Chicago designer Tisa Johnson-Banks turned grief into purpose through sewing
After losing multiple brothers and four sons, Chicago designer Tisa Johnson-Banks turned grief into purpose through sewing
Chicago surgeon charged in deaths of ex-wife, her husband jailed in Ohio: records
A Chicago surgeon charged in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband was booked into an Ohio jail on Tuesday, according to court records.
A Chicago surgeon charged in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband was booked into an Ohio jail on Tuesday, according to court records.
Family of Linda Brown launches advocacy program
Linda Brown's family is starting a program to help other families when someone disappears.
Linda Brown's family is starting a program to help other families when someone disappears.