IHSA pushes back 2026 football practices, adds safety requirement before games | ChicagoLIVE
The Illinois High School Association will make several changes to football practices for the 2026 season.
The Illinois High School Association will make several changes to football practices for the 2026 season.
US Senate candidates debate ICE, minimum wage, AI and UFOs: 3 key takeaways
US Senate candidates sparred over how much to raise wages, whether to abolish ICE and other major topics facing the country.
US Senate candidates sparred over how much to raise wages, whether to abolish ICE and other major topics facing the country.
Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives another email demanding money in exchange for suspect's identity
TMZ says they've received another email from a man demanding money in exchange for the identity of the person responsible for the alleged kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.
TMZ says they've received another email from a man demanding money in exchange for the identity of the person responsible for the alleged kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.
Suspect sought in daytime CTA bus robbery on Lower West Side: police
Chicago police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a woman aboard a CTA bus last month on the Lower West Side.
Chicago police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a woman aboard a CTA bus last month on the Lower West Side.
Partial government shutdown begins after DHS funding deal collapses
A partial government shutdown is underway after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Dept. of Homeland Security through September. But DHS isn't the only shutdown wreaking havoc on Washington right now.
A partial government shutdown is underway after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Dept. of Homeland Security through September. But DHS isn't the only shutdown wreaking havoc on Washington right now.
First ice bar opens on frozen Wisconsin Lake: "It was a little scary at first"
A distillery in Wisconsin has opened up a pop-up bar on a frozen lake. It's a unique spot that started selling drinks just in time for the sturgeon spearing season.
A distillery in Wisconsin has opened up a pop-up bar on a frozen lake. It's a unique spot that started selling drinks just in time for the sturgeon spearing season.
How to treat and prevent norovirus
Norovirus is spreading again, causing vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. Doctors say most cases clear up in a few days, but prevention is key.
Norovirus is spreading again, causing vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. Doctors say most cases clear up in a few days, but prevention is key.
Search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies after new evidence unearthed
Investigators are awaiting DNA results from a glove they found near Nancy Guthrie's home to see if it could get them any closer to a suspect in her disappearance.
Investigators are awaiting DNA results from a glove they found near Nancy Guthrie's home to see if it could get them any closer to a suspect in her disappearance.
Chicago Winter Jazz Fair returns to Chicago Cultural Center this weekend | ChicagoNOW
The Jazz Institute of Chicago will host its annual Winter Jazz Fest at the Chicago Cultural Center this Friday. Executive Director Heather Ireland Robinson joined us to preview the performances and special tributes planned for the event.
The Jazz Institute of Chicago will host its annual Winter Jazz Fest at the Chicago Cultural Center this Friday. Executive Director Heather Ireland Robinson joined us to preview the performances and special tributes planned for the event.
Expert shares why cutting sugar matters for your liver | ChicagoNOW
Health educator Troy Duell from Centurion Health discussed hidden sugars in everyday foods and how reducing intake can support liver health.
Health educator Troy Duell from Centurion Health discussed hidden sugars in everyday foods and how reducing intake can support liver health.
New PBS series highlights local efforts to strengthen democracy | ChicagoNOW
A new series from WTTW spotlights five Chicago-area residents working to strengthen democracy in their communities.
A new series from WTTW spotlights five Chicago-area residents working to strengthen democracy in their communities.
Chicago police investigating connection between deadly carjackings
Chicago police continue to search for suspects in a pair of deadly carjackings last week.
Chicago police continue to search for suspects in a pair of deadly carjackings last week.
Suspect charged in killing of former US skater in St. Louis: reports
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
A 58-year-old Missouri man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery-related offenses in the fatal shooting of former Team USA synchronized figure skater Gabrielle “Sam" Linehan.
Lego unveils new Star Wars sets, Peanuts Snoopy, and more at Toy Fair 2026
Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.
Lego is once again going to a galaxy far, far away with several new Star Wars sets being released, all with the Lego Smart Play technology. Lego unveiled its new collections at Toy Fair 2026.
Chicago-area man charged with spending $9K with stolen credit card
A Tinley Park man has been charged with aggravated identity theft after using a stolen credit card to make a $9,100 purchase.
A Tinley Park man has been charged with aggravated identity theft after using a stolen credit card to make a $9,100 purchase.
How the partial government shutdown is impacting Chicago airports
The partial government shutdown is affecting air travel, including at Chicago airports.
The partial government shutdown is affecting air travel, including at Chicago airports.
Chicago police investigating connection between deadly carjackings
Police are still looking for two carjackers they say are responsible for two deadly shootings last week.
Police are still looking for two carjackers they say are responsible for two deadly shootings last week.
Illinois woman charged with choking girl, 15, during argument about politics: 'I will kill you'
A suburban Chicago woman was accused of choking and repeatedly assaulting a teenage girl during a domestic argument inside an apartment earlier this month.
A suburban Chicago woman was accused of choking and repeatedly assaulting a teenage girl during a domestic argument inside an apartment earlier this month.
Big changes underway in Chicago’s 26th Ward
Ald. Jessie Fuentes joins us to discuss new affordable housing projects, workforce training for local businesses, and recent efforts to protect immigrant rights on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes joins us to discuss new affordable housing projects, workforce training for local businesses, and recent efforts to protect immigrant rights on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day poster contest is now open
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.