Facebook group supporting Black-owned businesses grows into real-world community hub | ChicagoNOW
What started as a Facebook community has helped raise more than $100,000 for local Black-owned businesses. Now, the movement is expanding with a new collaborative space called “The Aux.”
What started as a Facebook community has helped raise more than $100,000 for local Black-owned businesses. Now, the movement is expanding with a new collaborative space called “The Aux.”
Korean War veteran’s love for ‘Route 66’ inspires emotional cross-country journey | ChicagoNOW
An Illinois family is celebrating a Korean War veteran’s life through music, memory and the iconic Route 66.
An Illinois family is celebrating a Korean War veteran’s life through music, memory and the iconic Route 66.
Date nights are costing Americans more than ever, data shows | ChicagoNOW
Dinner, drinks and event tickets are adding up fast as “dateflation” hits Americans’ wallets.
Dinner, drinks and event tickets are adding up fast as “dateflation” hits Americans’ wallets.
Local teen named American Legion’s National Eagle Scout of the Year | ChicagoNOW
An Illinois teen is being recognized nationwide after dedicating a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument and earning the title of American Legion National Eagle Scout of the Year.
An Illinois teen is being recognized nationwide after dedicating a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument and earning the title of American Legion National Eagle Scout of the Year.
2-year-old boy who died after accidental shooting in Roseland identified
A 2-year-old boy who died after accidentally shooting himself in the head in the Roseland neighborhood has been identified.
A 2-year-old boy who died after accidentally shooting himself in the head in the Roseland neighborhood has been identified.
CTA to pay artists up to $50K to transform Chicago train stations
CTA's newest plan could turn your commute into a live art show – and put $50,000 in artists’ pockets.
CTA's newest plan could turn your commute into a live art show – and put $50,000 in artists’ pockets.
Violent Memorial Day weekend in Chicago results in dozens shot, police officers injured
Chicago's summer season is already off to a violent start.
Chicago's summer season is already off to a violent start.
Military families face challenges this Memorial Day
Area USO director Christopher Schmidt explains how the organization supports deployed service members and their families while encouraging Chicago-area residents to honor and assist troops year-round.
Area USO director Christopher Schmidt explains how the organization supports deployed service members and their families while encouraging Chicago-area residents to honor and assist troops year-round.
Back of the Yards drive-by shooting leaves 1 injured
A 21-year-old man was wounded in a drive-by shooting Sunday night in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood.
A 21-year-old man was wounded in a drive-by shooting Sunday night in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood.
USDA: Health alert for beef served at The Kebab Shop restaurants due to possible E. Coli contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations in three states due to possible E. coli contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations in three states due to possible E. coli contamination.
Boy, 17, charged in Chicago armed robbery
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with an armed robbery earlier this month in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with an armed robbery earlier this month in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.
Chicago man accused of killing 74-year-old inside South Side home
A Chicago man has been charged with killing a 74-year-old man in a shooting Friday afternoon in the city's Gresham neighborhood.
A Chicago man has been charged with killing a 74-year-old man in a shooting Friday afternoon in the city's Gresham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Memorial Day forecast looks glorious
Warm, sunny and mainly dry weather will continue across the Chicago area through Memorial Day week.
Warm, sunny and mainly dry weather will continue across the Chicago area through Memorial Day week.
Father seeks public’s help after 14-year-old beaten in Park Ridge
A Park Ridge teenager was viciously beaten earlier this week while walking through an upscale neighborhood. And now his dad is appealing for the public's help to help find out exactly what happened to his son.
A Park Ridge teenager was viciously beaten earlier this week while walking through an upscale neighborhood. And now his dad is appealing for the public's help to help find out exactly what happened to his son.
Father calls for justice after teen son seriously hurt in Park Ridge assault
A Park Ridge teenager was viciously beaten earlier this week while walking through an upscale neighborhood. And tonight his dad is appealing for the public's help to find out exactly what happened to his son.
A Park Ridge teenager was viciously beaten earlier this week while walking through an upscale neighborhood. And tonight his dad is appealing for the public's help to find out exactly what happened to his son.
Indiana Gov." 'Pretty decent odds' Bears move to Indiana
The clock is ticking for state lawmakers to pass legislation to try to keep the bears here in Illinois. The legislative session ends a week from today. The Bears have said it's either Arlington Heights or Indiana. Today on "Fox and Friends", Indiana governor Mike Braun said he thinks his state has a good shot at getting the Bears.
The clock is ticking for state lawmakers to pass legislation to try to keep the bears here in Illinois. The legislative session ends a week from today. The Bears have said it's either Arlington Heights or Indiana. Today on "Fox and Friends", Indiana governor Mike Braun said he thinks his state has a good shot at getting the Bears.
2-year-old boy dead after accidental shooting
A tragedy in the Pullman neighborhood. Police are investigating after a two-year-old boy killed himself with a gun.
A tragedy in the Pullman neighborhood. Police are investigating after a two-year-old boy killed himself with a gun.
Dozens shot, officers hurt in Memorial Day weekend violence
Chicago's summer season is already off to a violent start. Five police officers hurt, and dozens of people shot and wounded this Memorial Day weekend. Joanie Lum is live downtown with the very latest.
Chicago's summer season is already off to a violent start. Five police officers hurt, and dozens of people shot and wounded this Memorial Day weekend. Joanie Lum is live downtown with the very latest.
Chicago weather: Warmest Memorial Day since 2023 possible this year
Chicago is expected to see warm and sunny weather for the remainder of Memorial Day weekend after rain moved through the area Sunday morning.
Chicago is expected to see warm and sunny weather for the remainder of Memorial Day weekend after rain moved through the area Sunday morning.
Man, 23, shot while sitting in parked car in Riverdale: Chicago police
A 23-year-old has been injured in a shooting in Riverdale on Sunday, according to Chicago police.
A 23-year-old has been injured in a shooting in Riverdale on Sunday, according to Chicago police.