A Wrigleyville bar turns into a festive Santa Baby Christmas pop-up
Stolen Saddle, a country-themed bar in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, has transformed into a festive “Santa Baby” Christmas pop-up. The space is filled with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations, immersive photo ops and holiday drinks. Staff say it takes about three weeks to set everything up, with months of planning going into the pop-up each year.
Stolen Saddle, a country-themed bar in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, has transformed into a festive “Santa Baby” Christmas pop-up. The space is filled with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations, immersive photo ops and holiday drinks. Staff say it takes about three weeks to set everything up, with months of planning going into the pop-up each year.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
$400K lobster shipment hijacked before Illinois delivery | ChicagoLIVE
A nearly $400,000 shipment of lobster headed to Illinois Costco stores was stolen after criminals posing as a legitimate carrier hijacked the load.
A nearly $400,000 shipment of lobster headed to Illinois Costco stores was stolen after criminals posing as a legitimate carrier hijacked the load.
Chicago man arrested minutes after stabbing in alleged hate crime
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges, including a hate crime, for allegedly stabbing another man on Monday.
A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges, including a hate crime, for allegedly stabbing another man on Monday.
Chicago woman arrested 20 minutes after violent CTA bus attack, police say
A Chicago woman was arrested about 20 minutes after a violent incident on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon.
A Chicago woman was arrested about 20 minutes after a violent incident on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon.
Shooting reported on Chicago's Kennedy Expressway, ISP investigating
Illinois State Police are investigating a reported shooting on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago.
Illinois State Police are investigating a reported shooting on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago.
Man killed, 3 others wounded in Chicago Christmas Eve shooting
One man is dead and three others were wounded in a shooting just after midnight on Chicago’s South Side.
One man is dead and three others were wounded in a shooting just after midnight on Chicago’s South Side.
Chicago weather: Your Christmas Eve forecast
It's Christmas Eve, and here's the forecast for Chicago.
It's Christmas Eve, and here's the forecast for Chicago.
Chicago weather: Cloudy skies, some drizzles for Christmas Eve
It was a beautiful Tuesday with sunshine and highs soaring into the upper 40s and low 50s this afternoon.
It was a beautiful Tuesday with sunshine and highs soaring into the upper 40s and low 50s this afternoon.
Update on Quadajah 'Holly' Johnson case after tense courthouse hearing
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing joins us with an update on the case against Quadajah “Holly” Johnson after a status hearing in Chicago that turned chaotic. Johnson is charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 8 shooting death of Romeca Blackmon in the South Loop, shortly after she dropped her son off at school.
Fox Chicago's Tia Ewing joins us with an update on the case against Quadajah “Holly” Johnson after a status hearing in Chicago that turned chaotic. Johnson is charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 8 shooting death of Romeca Blackmon in the South Loop, shortly after she dropped her son off at school.
Christmas surprise delivered to Chicago child who lost mother
On Chicago's South Side, before the Quadajah Johnson court hearing, the boy at the heart of this case got a Christmas surprise at him home on Tuesday.
On Chicago's South Side, before the Quadajah Johnson court hearing, the boy at the heart of this case got a Christmas surprise at him home on Tuesday.
Samantha Steele says she did not offer job to political opponent
Samantha Steele, the current Cook County Board of Review commissioner, is responding to allegations made by opponent Liz Nicholson. Steele tells us that “in no way, shape or form” did she offer Nicholson a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. Steele says the allegation is a distraction and argues that Nicholson is not qualified for the position she is seeking.
Samantha Steele, the current Cook County Board of Review commissioner, is responding to allegations made by opponent Liz Nicholson. Steele tells us that “in no way, shape or form” did she offer Nicholson a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. Steele says the allegation is a distraction and argues that Nicholson is not qualified for the position she is seeking.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
‘Very unethical’: Cook County candidate says she was offered a job to drop out
A political fight is unfolding in Chicago as Liz Nicholson, a candidate for Cook County Board of Review commissioner in District 2, alleges she was offered a job by the current officeholder, Samantha Steele, in exchange for dropping out of the race. Nicholson calls the alleged offer “very unethical” and “very disturbing.”
A political fight is unfolding in Chicago as Liz Nicholson, a candidate for Cook County Board of Review commissioner in District 2, alleges she was offered a job by the current officeholder, Samantha Steele, in exchange for dropping out of the race. Nicholson calls the alleged offer “very unethical” and “very disturbing.”
Inside Brookfield Zoo: sloths, servals and more
Go behind the scenes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago for a closer look at some of its most fascinating animals, including sloths and servals. Meet the dedicated caretakers who care for them every day and learn how the zoo supports conservation efforts that protect wildlife far beyond its gates.
Go behind the scenes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago for a closer look at some of its most fascinating animals, including sloths and servals. Meet the dedicated caretakers who care for them every day and learn how the zoo supports conservation efforts that protect wildlife far beyond its gates.
Mayor Johnson faces veto decision after City Council passes 2026 budget | ChicagoLIVE
The Chicago City Council approved a budget without Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax, setting up a possible veto showdown.
The Chicago City Council approved a budget without Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax, setting up a possible veto showdown.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
Local entrepreneur teaches others how to build wealth | ChicagoLIVE
After building multiple businesses, Chicagoland entrepreneur Kenneth Smith says his mission is to help others reach financial stability.
After building multiple businesses, Chicagoland entrepreneur Kenneth Smith says his mission is to help others reach financial stability.
Gold, silver reach record highs as investors seek safety | ChicagoLIVE
Gold prices soared to a record high Monday amid rising global tensions and expectations of lower interest rates.
Gold prices soared to a record high Monday amid rising global tensions and expectations of lower interest rates.
'Graterhead' hats fly off shelves after Bears win over Packers | ChicagoLIVE
A novelty hat company says it has sold more than 3,000 foam cheese grater hats after Chicago Bears players wore them to celebrate a win over the Green Bay Packers.
A novelty hat company says it has sold more than 3,000 foam cheese grater hats after Chicago Bears players wore them to celebrate a win over the Green Bay Packers.