Grandmother uses gaming platform to raise money for cancer treatments | ChicagoNOW
A grandmother and two brothers are raising money for sarcoma treatment using Minecraft streams and custom cryptocurrency called Grandmacoin.
A grandmother and two brothers are raising money for sarcoma treatment using Minecraft streams and custom cryptocurrency called Grandmacoin.
Chicago watchmaker designs timepieces for U.S. Olympians | ChicagoNOW
Founder Chase Fancher shows how Oak & Oscar created custom timepieces worn by the U.S. men’s Olympic curling team during the Winter Olympics.
Founder Chase Fancher shows how Oak & Oscar created custom timepieces worn by the U.S. men’s Olympic curling team during the Winter Olympics.
Joliet man charged with stomping on pregnant spouse's stomach during home invasion
A Joliet man was charged with breaking into his pregnant spouse's apartment and attacking her Tuesday night in the southwest suburb.
A Joliet man was charged with breaking into his pregnant spouse's apartment and attacking her Tuesday night in the southwest suburb.
Chicago Fire FC unveils new kit, brings back fan favorite theme nights for 2026 season
Chicago Fire FC is turning up the heat ahead of the 2026 Major League Soccer season with the reveal of a new kit, Valentine’s Day pop-up event and themed nights.
Chicago Fire FC is turning up the heat ahead of the 2026 Major League Soccer season with the reveal of a new kit, Valentine’s Day pop-up event and themed nights.
Chicago volunteers patrol Little Village streets, warning neighbors of ICE activity
Just five miles west of downtown Chicago, a group of young volunteers in Little Village is patrolling the neighborhood, using whistles and social media to alert residents when federal immigration agents are nearby.
Just five miles west of downtown Chicago, a group of young volunteers in Little Village is patrolling the neighborhood, using whistles and social media to alert residents when federal immigration agents are nearby.
‘ICE Breakers’ use whistles, social media alerts in Chicago neighborhood
Just five miles west of downtown Chicago, a group of young volunteers in Little Village is patrolling the neighborhood, using whistles and social media to alert residents when federal immigration agents are nearby.
Just five miles west of downtown Chicago, a group of young volunteers in Little Village is patrolling the neighborhood, using whistles and social media to alert residents when federal immigration agents are nearby.
Chicago man charged in violent CTA robbery
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with the beating and robbery of a 55-year-old man aboard a CTA train last fall.
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with the beating and robbery of a 55-year-old man aboard a CTA train last fall.
Chicago woman arrested nearly two weeks after 3 stabbed, including teen
A Chicago woman was arrested 13 days after three people, including a 16-year-old girl, were stabbed.
A Chicago woman was arrested 13 days after three people, including a 16-year-old girl, were stabbed.
Chicago woman shot by immigration agent sues DHS, releases video of shooting
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Elmhurst Art Museum takes original artwork on the road to reach seniors
The Roosevelt at Salt Creek’s Tam Wagner previews the new Mobile Museum program, which brings original art directly into local communities to expand access and create hands-on cultural experiences for seniors.
The Roosevelt at Salt Creek’s Tam Wagner previews the new Mobile Museum program, which brings original art directly into local communities to expand access and create hands-on cultural experiences for seniors.
Chicago hemp business owners push back on city’s Delta-8 sales ban
Illinois Hemp Coalition Vice President Dipesh Sharma and hemp brand CEO Eric Harb discuss a planned town hall, concerns about the city’s hemp-derived product ban, what consumers should know about THC labeling, and how federal rules could reshape the industry later this year.
Illinois Hemp Coalition Vice President Dipesh Sharma and hemp brand CEO Eric Harb discuss a planned town hall, concerns about the city’s hemp-derived product ban, what consumers should know about THC labeling, and how federal rules could reshape the industry later this year.
Could Indiana land the Chicago Bears? Lawmakers pitch “Halas Harbor” stadium plan
Indiana state Rep. Earl Harris discusses Portage’s proposed “Halas Harbor,” the economic stakes and how far Indiana lawmakers might go to lure the Chicago Bears amid ongoing stadium talks in Illinois.
Indiana state Rep. Earl Harris discusses Portage’s proposed “Halas Harbor,” the economic stakes and how far Indiana lawmakers might go to lure the Chicago Bears amid ongoing stadium talks in Illinois.
Cook County man charged with kidnapping, sexual abuse after teen robbed of cellphone
Police say a suburban Chicago man is charged with kidnapping and sexually abusing a teenage girl during a Monday morning robbery.
Police say a suburban Chicago man is charged with kidnapping and sexually abusing a teenage girl during a Monday morning robbery.
Cook County man sentenced to 18 years for road rage shooting
A Melrose Park man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for shooting another driver in DuPage County more than eight years ago.
A Melrose Park man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for shooting another driver in DuPage County more than eight years ago.
Wrigleyville crime: Man shot, killed in Chicago carjacking
Chicago police say a 22-year-old man was killed in a carjacking early Wednesday in Wrigleyville.
Chicago police say a 22-year-old man was killed in a carjacking early Wednesday in Wrigleyville.
Chicago suburb hands out $25K cash payments to 44 Black residents through reparations program
Evanston will issue $25,000 to 44 residents in reparations payments, the City’s Reparations Committee has announced.
Evanston will issue $25,000 to 44 residents in reparations payments, the City’s Reparations Committee has announced.
Chicago weather: Warm stretch continues with sun and 40s
Chicago’s mild pattern continues, with 40s now and a chance for near-60-degree warmth early next week.
Chicago’s mild pattern continues, with 40s now and a chance for near-60-degree warmth early next week.
Woman on scooter hurt after hit-and-run crash on Chicago’s North Side, police say
A woman riding a scooter was seriously injured after a car hit her and fled Tuesday night on the city’s North Side.
A woman riding a scooter was seriously injured after a car hit her and fled Tuesday night on the city’s North Side.
Gary, Indiana, declares itself open for business, eyes Chicago Bears
The city of Gary declared itself open for business during a fireside chat hosted by Mayor Eddie Melton and leaders from three major industries: U.S. Steel, the Gary/Chicago International Airport and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
The city of Gary declared itself open for business during a fireside chat hosted by Mayor Eddie Melton and leaders from three major industries: U.S. Steel, the Gary/Chicago International Airport and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.
11-year-old boy reported missing from Chicago's SW Side found
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 11-year-old boy on the city’s Southwest Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 11-year-old boy on the city’s Southwest Side.