Chicago's Original Rainbow Cone prepares for 100th anniversary, celebrates signature 5-slice cone
Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.
Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.
Foster Bridge construction delay continues
There's a delay in the Foster Bridge construction on the city's Northwest Side. The project, over the Kennedy Expressway, was supposed to be done this summer. Bret Buganski is live in Jefferson Park.
There's a delay in the Foster Bridge construction on the city's Northwest Side. The project, over the Kennedy Expressway, was supposed to be done this summer. Bret Buganski is live in Jefferson Park.
Scam alert: Callers pose as Cook County deputies, demand cash over fake warrants
Authorities warn of a widespread scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement, threaten arrest over missed jury duty, and demand large payments, urging the public to hang up and verify directly with officials.
Authorities warn of a widespread scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement, threaten arrest over missed jury duty, and demand large payments, urging the public to hang up and verify directly with officials.
Beware: Scammers posing as Cook County Sheriff's Office
A convincing voice. Even a badge number. A sophisticated phone scam is targeting residents of all ages claiming you missed jury duty.
A convincing voice. Even a badge number. A sophisticated phone scam is targeting residents of all ages claiming you missed jury duty.
Family demands justice after mass shooting in Little Village
One man died and three women got hurt in a mass shooting in Little Village earlier this week.
One man died and three women got hurt in a mass shooting in Little Village earlier this week.
Iran War: Truce talks still stalled
Something shifted in the situation with Iran. U.S. and Iranian negotiators are both going to Pakistan. It's still unclear if they'll actually meet face to face. Different sources are saying different things. Rebekah Castor has what we know so far.
Something shifted in the situation with Iran. U.S. and Iranian negotiators are both going to Pakistan. It's still unclear if they'll actually meet face to face. Different sources are saying different things. Rebekah Castor has what we know so far.
Push for prosecutor to investigate federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz
A judge is trying to decide if we need a special prosecutor to look into what federal agents did during the immigration crackdown last year in the Chicago area.
A judge is trying to decide if we need a special prosecutor to look into what federal agents did during the immigration crackdown last year in the Chicago area.
Gov. Pritzker speaks on 'megaprojects' bill, Bears stadium fight
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday on the 'megaprojects' bill and the latest on the Bears' new stadium fight.
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday on the 'megaprojects' bill and the latest on the Bears' new stadium fight.
Federal agents seize 22 firearms, massive drug stash inside Chicago man's storage unit
Federal officers found 22 firearms and over 40 kilograms of drugs inside a Chicago man's storage unit, according to the U.S. State's Attorney.
Federal officers found 22 firearms and over 40 kilograms of drugs inside a Chicago man's storage unit, according to the U.S. State's Attorney.
AI tutors and avatars enter the classroom at Generations College | ChicagoLIVE
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
Chicago father and daughter publish fantasy novel | ChicagoNOW
Local father and daughter duo Vaugh & Ty Thompson are about to release a fantasy novel that they wrote together. They join live in studio to share more.
Local father and daughter duo Vaugh & Ty Thompson are about to release a fantasy novel that they wrote together. They join live in studio to share more.
Chicago man accused of sexually assaulting woman who mistook him for Uber driver: authorities
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually assaulting a woman while he was posing as her Uber driver, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually assaulting a woman while he was posing as her Uber driver, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Trump administration move could speed research on psychedelics and marijuana, expert says | ChicagoLIVE
A University of Illinois expert explains how new federal action could expand research into psychedelics and marijuana while raising questions about patient access, safety and how quickly the science should move forward.
A University of Illinois expert explains how new federal action could expand research into psychedelics and marijuana while raising questions about patient access, safety and how quickly the science should move forward.
Chicago's Original Rainbow Cone prepares for 100th anniversary, celebrates signature 5-slice cone
Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.
Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.
Bronzeville Trail Day Block Party set for this weekend
It's a project that's about turning an abandoned area into a place that everyone can enjoy. The Bronzeville Trail Task Force is hosting a block party this weekend to keep the community informed about their plan to revitalize the area.
It's a project that's about turning an abandoned area into a place that everyone can enjoy. The Bronzeville Trail Task Force is hosting a block party this weekend to keep the community informed about their plan to revitalize the area.
Judge weighs special prosecutor request in Operation Midway Blitz probe
A Cook County judge is considering whether to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate allegations of unlawful arrests and excessive force tied to a major federal enforcement operation.
A Cook County judge is considering whether to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate allegations of unlawful arrests and excessive force tied to a major federal enforcement operation.
Coca-Cola unveils "Canny Pack" bag for Diet Coke cans | ChicagoNOW
Coca-Cola introduced the “Canny Pack,” a small fanny pack designed specifically to hold a can of Diet Coke. The company positioned the product as blending fashion and culture, emphasizing Diet Coke’s longstanding style appeal. It will be displayed at Saks Fifth Avenue from May 1–15, with a live artisan crafting one on opening day.
Coca-Cola introduced the “Canny Pack,” a small fanny pack designed specifically to hold a can of Diet Coke. The company positioned the product as blending fashion and culture, emphasizing Diet Coke’s longstanding style appeal. It will be displayed at Saks Fifth Avenue from May 1–15, with a live artisan crafting one on opening day.
'I'm dressed as a b*tch' Jake sits down with cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2 | ChicagoNOW
Would any of the other characters the actors from The Devil Wears Prada 2 have portrayed pass an outfit check by Miranda Priestly? Jake sits down with the cast to talk more about the importance of costumes to a character.
Would any of the other characters the actors from The Devil Wears Prada 2 have portrayed pass an outfit check by Miranda Priestly? Jake sits down with the cast to talk more about the importance of costumes to a character.
Man sentenced to 67 years for killing Waukegan father in 2022 shooting: prosecutors
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
How Dave Portnoy’s 7.5 review nearly tripled pizza sales at Almost Home Tavern | ChicagoNOW
After Barstool’s Dave Portnoy dropped a solid 7.5 on this Wrigleyville tavern-style, the game changed for Chef Josh Bushnick and his team at Almost Home Tavern. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we talk to Chef Josh to hear the "aftermath" of the Dave Portnoy review and give the kitchen a chance to respond.
After Barstool’s Dave Portnoy dropped a solid 7.5 on this Wrigleyville tavern-style, the game changed for Chef Josh Bushnick and his team at Almost Home Tavern. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we talk to Chef Josh to hear the "aftermath" of the Dave Portnoy review and give the kitchen a chance to respond.