Rhymefest on Jesse Jackson song "I AM" released after 10 years | ChicagoNOW
Dr. Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins us to discuss the newly released track "I AM," featuring the iconic voice of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. Recorded nearly a decade ago, the song serves as a powerful musical tribute to the Reverend’s lasting legacy.
Dr. Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins us to discuss the newly released track "I AM," featuring the iconic voice of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. Recorded nearly a decade ago, the song serves as a powerful musical tribute to the Reverend’s lasting legacy.
Chicago’s 20,000-lb corned beef craze, South Side parade tips & a massive brewery merger | Block Club Chicago
St. Patrick’s Day is taking over Chicago! We’re checking in with Block Club Chicago on the Beverly grocery store prepping a staggering 20,000 pounds of corned beef for the South Side Irish Parade. We also meet the "Traffic Cop" who has kept the parade floats in line for 40 years and get expert tips on surviving the neighborhood house parties.
St. Patrick’s Day is taking over Chicago! We’re checking in with Block Club Chicago on the Beverly grocery store prepping a staggering 20,000 pounds of corned beef for the South Side Irish Parade. We also meet the "Traffic Cop" who has kept the parade floats in line for 40 years and get expert tips on surviving the neighborhood house parties.
Top 10 teen cool brands of 2026: Nike, TikTok and more | ChicagoNOW
What makes a brand "cool" in 2026? We’re sitting down with MaryLeigh Bliss, Chief Content Officer at YPulse, to break down their latest Cool Brands 2026 report.
What makes a brand "cool" in 2026? We’re sitting down with MaryLeigh Bliss, Chief Content Officer at YPulse, to break down their latest Cool Brands 2026 report.
Who wore it better: Tia Ewing or Sesame Street's Rosita? | ChicagoNOW
Some say it’s a chic blue frill dress—others say it’s giving major Rosita from Sesame Street vibes. We’ll let you decide: Who wore the blue fringes better?
Some say it’s a chic blue frill dress—others say it’s giving major Rosita from Sesame Street vibes. We’ll let you decide: Who wore the blue fringes better?
Bill Kurtis reflects on career, talks about new memoir
Legendary broadcaster Bill Kurtis discusses stepping away from Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! after 12 years and talks about his new memoir Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News and more than six decades in journalism.
Legendary broadcaster Bill Kurtis discusses stepping away from Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! after 12 years and talks about his new memoir Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News and more than six decades in journalism.
Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot
An Illinois Lottery player just won $536 million in Tuesday night's Mega Millions draw.
An Illinois Lottery player just won $536 million in Tuesday night's Mega Millions draw.
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia
Tiffany Henyard is running for a seat in Georgia as a Republican after relocating to the area following her scandal-plagued tenure in office.
Tiffany Henyard is running for a seat in Georgia as a Republican after relocating to the area following her scandal-plagued tenure in office.
Chicago mayor announces return of 'historic annual event' | FULL REMARKS
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Thursday the city of Chicago will host the second annual Chicago River Swim, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Thursday the city of Chicago will host the second annual Chicago River Swim, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Chicago man arrested more than year after fatal South Side hit-and-run
A Chicago man is facing felony charges more than a year after a deadly South Side crash, police said.
A Chicago man is facing felony charges more than a year after a deadly South Side crash, police said.
South Side Irish Parade returns to Beverly with bands, dancers and community pride
Organizers preview the 48th South Side Irish Parade, highlighting pipe bands, Irish dancers, more than 100 parade entries and St. Christina Parish as this year’s honoree during its 100th anniversary celebration.
Organizers preview the 48th South Side Irish Parade, highlighting pipe bands, Irish dancers, more than 100 parade entries and St. Christina Parish as this year’s honoree during its 100th anniversary celebration.
Chicago ranked least trusted city for mechanics worldwide, study finds
Chicago ranked last in the world for trusted mechanics, according to a new study. Thoughts?
Chicago ranked last in the world for trusted mechanics, according to a new study. Thoughts?
Chicago man arrested 20 minutes after South Loop armed robbery
A man was charged with robbing a woman at gunpoint Wednesday morning in the South Loop neighborhood.
A man was charged with robbing a woman at gunpoint Wednesday morning in the South Loop neighborhood.
Guadalupe Tolayo: Missing Chicago girl last seen leaving school, police say
Have you seen her? Chicago police are asking for help finding 15-year-old Guadalupe Tolayo, last seen near Prosser Career Academy.
Have you seen her? Chicago police are asking for help finding 15-year-old Guadalupe Tolayo, last seen near Prosser Career Academy.
Chicago police seek driver in Fulton Market hit-and-run that seriously injured pedestrian
Chicago police are searching for a driver who struck a pedestrian in Fulton Market and drove off.
Chicago police are searching for a driver who struck a pedestrian in Fulton Market and drove off.
Ravinia reveals 2026 lineup: Rod Stewart, Miranda Lambert, Chance the Rapper among performers
Ravinia has announced its 2026 season lineup with performances Rod Stewart, Miranda Lambert, Chance the Rapper, Tom Jones, Hugh Jackman, Lizzo and more.
Ravinia has announced its 2026 season lineup with performances Rod Stewart, Miranda Lambert, Chance the Rapper, Tom Jones, Hugh Jackman, Lizzo and more.
Chicago woman charged in road rage shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway
A Chicago woman has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged road rage shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway left another driver wounded earlier this month.
A Chicago woman has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged road rage shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway left another driver wounded earlier this month.
Woman found dead after apparent fall from building on Chicago's Near North Side
A woman was found dead Thursday evening after apparently falling from a building on Chicago's Near North Side.
A woman was found dead Thursday evening after apparently falling from a building on Chicago's Near North Side.
Chicago crime: 1 killed, 1 wounded in shooting inside West Side apartment
A man was killed and another man was wounded in a shooting inside an apartment Wednesday night in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
A man was killed and another man was wounded in a shooting inside an apartment Wednesday night in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Quiet today before powerful winds arrive Friday
Calm weather today will give way to strong winds Friday with gusts up to 60 mph and a chance for rain and snow heading into the weekend.
Calm weather today will give way to strong winds Friday with gusts up to 60 mph and a chance for rain and snow heading into the weekend.
One dead, one injured in Austin apartment shooting: police
A 33-year-old has died after a shooting in Austin on Wednesday, according to Chicago police.
A 33-year-old has died after a shooting in Austin on Wednesday, according to Chicago police.