CPS lunchroom workers rally downtown as contract talks near one year
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A union representative outlines ongoing negotiations, key demands, and why workers and supporters are taking their fight for a new contract to the streets.

Nearly 20K Audi vehicles recalled over loose brake pedals

Nearly 20,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled over a brake defect that could increase crash risk. Here’s what drivers should know.

Man, 42, shot during fight near Union Station
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A 42-year-old man was shot near Union Station in Chicago during the Thursday morning rush hour.

Old Irving Brewing Co. now making Billy Goat Tavern's signature IPA and pilsner | Block Club Chicago
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The Northwest Side brewery is taking over production of the iconic burger joint’s beers from Darien, Illinois-based Miskatonic, which shut down early this year. Starting next week, the Billy Goat Tavern’s six locations will begin pouring its signature Billy Goat IPA and Billy Goat Pilsner brewed by Old Irving Brewing Co., 4419 W. Montrose Ave., according to the two businesses. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins to share more.

Chicago police seek 4 suspects in West Side CTA attack

Chicago police are searching for four people accused of an attack on a CTA platform in East Garfield Park.

Local favorite 'Pretty Cool Ice Cream' goes national | Block Club Chicago x ChiccagoNOW
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Pretty Cool Ice Cream, the sweet treat company with a store in Logan Square, is expanding with a production facility in Irving Park that will help the company triple its output to meet demand. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins to share more.

312 Sports' Dan Bernstein gives NFL Draft Preview | ChicagoNOW
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Dan Berstein from 312 Sports Podcast Network and Host of  'Dan Berstein Unfiltered' joins live in studio to give a preview of the NFL Draft.

Chicago police seek man accused of public indecency on CTA train

Chicago police are looking for a person who was accused of public indecency on a CTA Brown Line train earlier this month.

Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges

The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.

Bears superfan talks NFL Draft | ChicagoNOW
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The 2026 NFL Draft is happening later tonight and Bears superfan Dave Swerski is live in studio to talk all about what he hopes to see from 'Da Bears'.

TMZ: 'Superman' production upsets Atlanta prisoners over alleged security restrictions | ChicagoNOW
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Superman fans are stoked about the sequel to James Gunn's DC blockbuster that has started production in Georgia but a group of local prisoners is not so happy. TMZ has learned from an inside source that inmates at FCI Atlanta are upset that "Man of Tomorrow" production is being shot inside the facility and blocking access to commissary. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to share more.

Reaction to Bears stadium bill advancing in Illinois
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The Illinois House has approved a bill that the Chicago Bears have said is necessary for them to build a new stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

TMZ: D4vd transferred to same L.A. jail as Nick Reiner | ChicagoNOW
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The singer who is charged with murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas has been transferred to Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Downtown Los Angeles. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that D4vd was transferred there because authorities want him under better supervision because of his celebrity status and high-profile case. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to share more on this story.

Two-year fugitive found hiding in air vent, taken into custody

A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.