Are AI real estate photos misleading buyers?
Property Pixel founder Subhav Gautam explains how AI is being used to enhance real estate listing photos through decluttering, virtual staging and lighting fixes. He also addresses the growing concern over “home fishing,” where edited images can make a property look better than it really is, and says guardrails and honest use are key to keeping buyers from being misled.
Property Pixel founder Subhav Gautam explains how AI is being used to enhance real estate listing photos through decluttering, virtual staging and lighting fixes. He also addresses the growing concern over “home fishing,” where edited images can make a property look better than it really is, and says guardrails and honest use are key to keeping buyers from being misled.
Strong winds cause semi-truck rollovers on I-65 in northwest Indiana: sheriff
Strong winds led to two semi-truck rollovers on Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Strong winds led to two semi-truck rollovers on Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Sesame Street vs. SeaWorld: Sesame Workshop files lawsuit to end deal
Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.
Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.
Restaurants hit a price ceiling and look for new ways to cut costs
A new industry report finds many independent restaurants can’t keep raising menu prices, forcing operators to focus on cutting costs, staffing challenges, and changing dining habits.
A new industry report finds many independent restaurants can’t keep raising menu prices, forcing operators to focus on cutting costs, staffing challenges, and changing dining habits.
FBI investigates synagogue attack in Michigan as antisemitic act of hate
Authorities say a man drove a truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield while armed with a rifle and explosive device, but a security guard stopped the attack before more than 100 children inside were harmed.
Authorities say a man drove a truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield while armed with a rifle and explosive device, but a security guard stopped the attack before more than 100 children inside were harmed.
Nurse accused of killing married co-worker as messages reveal secret birthday rendezvous
A Florida nurse is accused of brutally killing his married co-worker and leaving her body in a busy roadway following a yearslong affair between the pair.
A Florida nurse is accused of brutally killing his married co-worker and leaving her body in a busy roadway following a yearslong affair between the pair.
Person found dead in Aroma Park home damaged by tornado identified
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
Southwest Airlines to end service at O’Hare
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
US hits Iran's Kharg Island as oil prices surge
American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.
American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.
These US cities have the safest, most dangerous streets, annual report finds
A new analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the safest — and riskiest — streets in 2026, ranking the 100 largest metro areas using factors like vehicle speeds and total miles driven.
A new analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the safest — and riskiest — streets in 2026, ranking the 100 largest metro areas using factors like vehicle speeds and total miles driven.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
Convicted sexual predator from Chicago suburb charged with child porn possession
A Zion man who is already a registered sexual predator has been charged after investigators say they found hundreds of videos of child pornography in his possession.
A Zion man who is already a registered sexual predator has been charged after investigators say they found hundreds of videos of child pornography in his possession.
Meet Golden Girls MKE: The over-50 dance squad making their Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade debut | ChicagoNOW
Leaders of the dance group Golden Girls MKE joins the studio to discuss their intense rehearsal schedule and what fans can expect from their high-energy Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade performance.
Leaders of the dance group Golden Girls MKE joins the studio to discuss their intense rehearsal schedule and what fans can expect from their high-energy Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade performance.
Strong winds tear roof off suburban Chicago high school, classes canceled
A high wind warning remains in effect after powerful gusts tore off the roof of a suburban Chicago school on Friday.
A high wind warning remains in effect after powerful gusts tore off the roof of a suburban Chicago school on Friday.
Report: Surprising percentage of U.S. produce contains ‘forever’ pesticides | ChicagoNOW
Varun Subramaniam with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) joins us to discuss a new report revealing that nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of "forever chemical" PFAS pesticides.
Varun Subramaniam with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) joins us to discuss a new report revealing that nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of "forever chemical" PFAS pesticides.
Florida Man Arrested: The $600,000 onion & potato heist explained | ChicagoNOW
A Florida man faces up to 10 years in federal prison after allegedly stealing over $600,000 in produce through a series of elaborate fraud schemes targeting wholesale companies.
A Florida man faces up to 10 years in federal prison after allegedly stealing over $600,000 in produce through a series of elaborate fraud schemes targeting wholesale companies.
Reality TV Lie? Kelly Clarkson says she never got her 'American Idol' winning prize | ChicagoNOW
Kelly Clarkson revealed the shocking truth about her Season 1 win and why the $1M American Idol prize wasn't what it seemed.
Kelly Clarkson revealed the shocking truth about her Season 1 win and why the $1M American Idol prize wasn't what it seemed.
Loaded gun found on suburban Chicago man stopped for rolling blunt on CTA platform, police say
Cook County police say the suburban man was rolling what appeared to be a blunt on a CTA platform when officers approached him, conducted a pat down and found a loaded gun.
Cook County police say the suburban man was rolling what appeared to be a blunt on a CTA platform when officers approached him, conducted a pat down and found a loaded gun.
Southwest Airlines to end service at O’Hare, shift Chicago flights to Midway
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
New 2026 ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities
A new ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities for 2026. See which communities made the top five.
A new ranking names Illinois' friendliest cities for 2026. See which communities made the top five.