Chicago sees 31% decline in crime, report says | ChicagoLIVE
The Council on Criminal Justice reports that violent crime fell across most major U.S. cities last year.
The Council on Criminal Justice reports that violent crime fell across most major U.S. cities last year.
‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks new interest in Chicago LGBTQ+ hockey community | ChicagoNOW
HBO’s newest tv series has drawn attention to LGBTQ+ hockey communities, with Chicago Pride Hockey reporting a surge in inquiries.
HBO’s newest tv series has drawn attention to LGBTQ+ hockey communities, with Chicago Pride Hockey reporting a surge in inquiries.
Griffin MSI celebrates 56 years of black creativity | ChicagoNOW
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Black Creativity Program kicked off its 56th year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, featuring nearly 200 works from Black artists.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Black Creativity Program kicked off its 56th year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, featuring nearly 200 works from Black artists.
Local food critic wraps first part of his Chicago pizza run—here’s his rankings so far
A local food critic just wrapped up his first leg of his Chicago pizza run! Here is his ranking of the spots he's visited so far.
A local food critic just wrapped up his first leg of his Chicago pizza run! Here is his ranking of the spots he's visited so far.
State of Illinois investigating ICE raid at South Shore apartment building
The State of Illinois is investigating an ICE raid that happened at a South Shore apartment building last September.
The State of Illinois is investigating an ICE raid that happened at a South Shore apartment building last September.
Chicago Polar Plunge canceled due to extreme cold, club says
The 2026 Chicago Polar Plunge has been canceled due to the dangerously cold weather expected to hit the Chicago area in the coming days.
The 2026 Chicago Polar Plunge has been canceled due to the dangerously cold weather expected to hit the Chicago area in the coming days.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival, Mac and Cheese Fest
Mac and cheese, music and more! Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Jan. 23-25.
Mac and cheese, music and more! Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Jan. 23-25.
Fewer Chicago school-aged kids are enrolled in public schools, study finds | ChicagoNOW
A report from the advocacy group Kids First Chicago found that the district’s “market share” has slipped from 75% to 71% since 2018.
A report from the advocacy group Kids First Chicago found that the district’s “market share” has slipped from 75% to 71% since 2018.
Award-winning Chicago brewery closing after almost a decade | ChicagoNOW
Alarmist owner Gary Gulley has been brewing on the Far Northwest Side since 2015. The taproom opened on Peterson Avenue in 2017.
Alarmist owner Gary Gulley has been brewing on the Far Northwest Side since 2015. The taproom opened on Peterson Avenue in 2017.
How a Beverly bookstore is empowering south side kids to build home libraries | ChicagoNOW
FAIR Fund Chicago, a nonprofit started by Bookie’s owner Keith Lewis, is making it possible for every student at school book fairs to buy books.
FAIR Fund Chicago, a nonprofit started by Bookie’s owner Keith Lewis, is making it possible for every student at school book fairs to buy books.
Trump touts Greenland deal as European leaders meet
President Donald Trump says his Greenland agreement would give the U.S. sovereignty over small pockets of the country for military bases.
President Donald Trump says his Greenland agreement would give the U.S. sovereignty over small pockets of the country for military bases.
Sen. Durbin talks Denmark trip and U.S. ties
President Trump is pulling back on tariff threats against European countries over Greenland. But the plan has Scandinavian countries like Denmark rattled. Sen. Durbin spoke about his trip to Copenhagen just last week.
President Trump is pulling back on tariff threats against European countries over Greenland. But the plan has Scandinavian countries like Denmark rattled. Sen. Durbin spoke about his trip to Copenhagen just last week.
Capone-era handgun discovered inside Illinois’ oldest brewery | ChicagoLIVE
A rare 1908 Colt pistol linked to the Al Capone era was uncovered inside a duct beneath Thornton Distillery, highlighting the site’s deep ties to Illinois’ Prohibition-era history.
A rare 1908 Colt pistol linked to the Al Capone era was uncovered inside a duct beneath Thornton Distillery, highlighting the site’s deep ties to Illinois’ Prohibition-era history.
Videos released of Chicago police officer fatally shooting suspect during stolen car investigation
Videos were released Thursday showing Chicago police fatally shoot a man during a stolen car investigation last month on the city’s Northwest Side.
Videos were released Thursday showing Chicago police fatally shoot a man during a stolen car investigation last month on the city’s Northwest Side.
‘The Enormous Crocodile’ musical brings Roald Dahl story to Chicago | ChicagoNOW
The puppet-filled musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Enormous Crocodile” runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 21 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater.
The puppet-filled musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The Enormous Crocodile” runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 21 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater.
Fake Zillow listing targets Frank Lloyd Wright designed home | ChicagoNOW
A preservation group says a $350,000 Zillow listing for the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed J.J. Walser House was unauthorized.
A preservation group says a $350,000 Zillow listing for the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed J.J. Walser House was unauthorized.
TMZ: ‘Queer Eye’ star Karamo Brown falls out with cast | ChicagoNOW
TMZ reports that a hot mic moment involving Karamo Brown sparked a rift with several “Queer Eye” co-stars.
TMZ reports that a hot mic moment involving Karamo Brown sparked a rift with several “Queer Eye” co-stars.
Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds
Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.
Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.
TMZ: Blake Lively reached out to Taylor Swift before Baldoni lawsuit | ChicagoNOW
TMZ reports that Blake Lively contacted Taylor Swift in a text exchange, checking in on their friendship shortly before Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
TMZ reports that Blake Lively contacted Taylor Swift in a text exchange, checking in on their friendship shortly before Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
Another round of snow before extreme cold hits Chicago area
As many of us turn our focus to Friday’s extreme cold, some people first had to deal with another round of snow Thursday morning.
As many of us turn our focus to Friday’s extreme cold, some people first had to deal with another round of snow Thursday morning.