Strong storms passing through Chicago-area, NW Indiana
Warm, sunny weather today will give way to windy conditions, possible blowing dust, and a chance for severe storms tonight.
Warm, sunny weather today will give way to windy conditions, possible blowing dust, and a chance for severe storms tonight.
‘May the Fourth’: How ‘Star Wars’ became more than just a movie franchise | ChicagoNOW
Columbia College Chicago professor Carmelo Esterrich explores how fan culture, cosplay and social media helped transform “Star Wars” into an evolving cultural universe.
Columbia College Chicago professor Carmelo Esterrich explores how fan culture, cosplay and social media helped transform “Star Wars” into an evolving cultural universe.
Local ‘MasterChef’ contestant brings Moroccan family recipes to Global Gauntlet | ChicagoNOW
Dave Patera joins the show to talk about competing on “MasterChef” season 16, honoring his family’s Moroccan recipes and representing Team Africa on the national stage.
Dave Patera joins the show to talk about competing on “MasterChef” season 16, honoring his family’s Moroccan recipes and representing Team Africa on the national stage.
Kathy Hilton says she fell for AI-generated ‘Jell-O diet’ scam | ChicagoNOW
Kathy Hilton says she tired a viral “Jell-O-diet” promoted through fake celebrity videos, later learning the endorsements were AI-generated and not real.
Kathy Hilton says she tired a viral “Jell-O-diet” promoted through fake celebrity videos, later learning the endorsements were AI-generated and not real.
Strike at Brookfield Zoo Chicago begins
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers went on strike Monday.
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers went on strike Monday.
Meghan Markle spotted in Chicago for godson’s First Communion | ChicagoNOW
Meghan Markle, who attended Northwestern University, made a solo trip to Chicago for a family celebration at Holy Name Cathedral.
Meghan Markle, who attended Northwestern University, made a solo trip to Chicago for a family celebration at Holy Name Cathedral.
Man buys 55 gallons of potatoes on Facebook, turns front yard into farm | ChicagoNOW
A Seattle man’s $25 purchase of a barrel of seed potatoes has captured attention online as he works to plant the massive haul.
A Seattle man’s $25 purchase of a barrel of seed potatoes has captured attention online as he works to plant the massive haul.
Vanderbilt heir taps on Chicago students to help shape the future of the brand | ChicagoNOW
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin discusses her family’s influence, her work with students at Columbia College and how she’s evolving the Vanderbilt brand for a new era.
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin discusses her family’s influence, her work with students at Columbia College and how she’s evolving the Vanderbilt brand for a new era.
'Bad Momz of Comedy' brings real-life parenting laughs to the stage | ChicagoNOW
Chicago comic Orly K.G. joins the show to talk about turning the ups and downs of motherhood into stand-up.
Chicago comic Orly K.G. joins the show to talk about turning the ups and downs of motherhood into stand-up.
JPMorgan disputes ex-employee’s sexual harassment claims – here’s what we know | ChicagoNOW
A lawsuit accusing a JPMorgan executive of sexual harassment and abuse was withdrawn days after filing.
A lawsuit accusing a JPMorgan executive of sexual harassment and abuse was withdrawn days after filing.
Evanston Township High School names Lauren Lapkus as 2026 commencement speaker
Evanston Township High School alum and actress Lauren Lapkus is coming home to speak at graduation this month.
Evanston Township High School alum and actress Lauren Lapkus is coming home to speak at graduation this month.
Hoffman Estates man charged with attempted murder in Arlington Heights stabbing
Police say an 18-year-old stabbed two people he knew inside an apartment last week in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Police say an 18-year-old stabbed two people he knew inside an apartment last week in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Fire tears through suburban Chicago home
A garage fire left a Bartlett home uninhabitable as crews from multiple departments responded and brought the blaze under control.
A garage fire left a Bartlett home uninhabitable as crews from multiple departments responded and brought the blaze under control.
Edens Expressway ramp reopens to traffic after semi-truck leak
A ramp to the Edens Expressway was shut down Monday morning after a semi-truck was reported leaking a chemical substance.
A ramp to the Edens Expressway was shut down Monday morning after a semi-truck was reported leaking a chemical substance.
Gage Park shooting: Man killed on Chicago's Southwest Side, police say
Chicago police say a man was shot and killed during a confrontation Saturday night.
Chicago police say a man was shot and killed during a confrontation Saturday night.
Brookfield Zoo strike: The dispute, the animals, and the unanswered questions
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers are on strike Monday. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers are on strike Monday. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago strike: Some workers walk off job
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers are on strike Monday.
Some Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers are on strike Monday.
Debate over controversial housing bill in Illinois state legislature
Members of the Chicago City Council on Monday will debate a proposal from Gov. JB Pritzker that aims to expand much-needed housing in Illinois, but which has also received major pushback from local officials across the Chicago area.
Members of the Chicago City Council on Monday will debate a proposal from Gov. JB Pritzker that aims to expand much-needed housing in Illinois, but which has also received major pushback from local officials across the Chicago area.
Man shot in Chicago domestic dispute, woman arrested: police
Chicago police say a domestic dispute turned violent overnight with a man shot and a woman arrested.
Chicago police say a domestic dispute turned violent overnight with a man shot and a woman arrested.
Chicago police: Man shot, killed outside South Side restaurant
Chicago police say a man was shot and killed outside a local restaurant late Sunday night.
Chicago police say a man was shot and killed outside a local restaurant late Sunday night.