Travel expert shares meaningful trips for Black History Month | ChicagoNOW
Travel expert Tomeka Jones offers tips for planning trips that connect travelers to history, culture and premium experiences.
Travel expert Tomeka Jones offers tips for planning trips that connect travelers to history, culture and premium experiences.
Chicago suburbs dominate list of Illinois' 10 safest cities for 2026
These are the 10 safest cities in Illinois for 2026, according to a new study.
These are the 10 safest cities in Illinois for 2026, according to a new study.
Watch: Store staff protect kidnapped woman from ex-boyfriend, police say
Video captured the harrowing moments a woman who was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend, escape and then found safety inside of a convenience store.
Video captured the harrowing moments a woman who was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend, escape and then found safety inside of a convenience store.
Family of Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks out after civil rights icon's death
The family of Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke about his life and legacy during a press conference Wednesday morning.
The family of Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke about his life and legacy during a press conference Wednesday morning.
Beloved Chicago Skyline debit card being retired by Chase | ChicagoNOW
Chicago was the only city where Chase offered a debit card featuring the local skyline. The bank says they will no longer be issued starting Feb. 13.
Chicago was the only city where Chase offered a debit card featuring the local skyline. The bank says they will no longer be issued starting Feb. 13.
Lunar New Year festivities return to Chicago’s Argyle corridor | ChicagoNOW
Ellen Duong of Qideas Plant Shop joins in-studio to discuss the Lunar New Year festivities, including pop-ups and free community activities.
Ellen Duong of Qideas Plant Shop joins in-studio to discuss the Lunar New Year festivities, including pop-ups and free community activities.
Could injections improve Olympic performance? Surgeon explains viral trend | ChicagoNOW
Rumors of hyaluronic acid procedures among Olympic ski jumpers have raised questions about effects, safety and fairness. Dr. Caughlin explains the claims and potential impact.
Rumors of hyaluronic acid procedures among Olympic ski jumpers have raised questions about effects, safety and fairness. Dr. Caughlin explains the claims and potential impact.
Want to tell Burger King what you think? You can call the president directly | ChicagoNOW
Burger King President Tom Curtis explains how the fast-food chain is letting customers share feedback straight to the top and how he plans to manage the likely flood of messages.
Burger King President Tom Curtis explains how the fast-food chain is letting customers share feedback straight to the top and how he plans to manage the likely flood of messages.
Families mark somber anniversary of Chicago nightclub stampede
It's been 23 years since a stampede killed 21 people who were enjoying a night out. Now, the victims' family members are renewing their calls for a permanent memorial to be erected on Motor Row.
It's been 23 years since a stampede killed 21 people who were enjoying a night out. Now, the victims' family members are renewing their calls for a permanent memorial to be erected on Motor Row.
When do Ravinia tickets go on sale? What to know about the 2026 season
Ravinia returns for another summer of live music, featuring the first full season at the new Hunter Pavilion.
Ravinia returns for another summer of live music, featuring the first full season at the new Hunter Pavilion.
Wisconsin police chase of stolen ambulance with patient inside
Wisconsin Rapids police were involved in a chase of a stolen ambulance that stretched more than 18 miles on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17. It resulted in the arrest of one person.
Wisconsin Rapids police were involved in a chase of a stolen ambulance that stretched more than 18 miles on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17. It resulted in the arrest of one person.
Teen arrested 9 months after fatal Chicago shooting
A 16-year-old is charged with murder nearly nine months after a shooting on Chicago's West Side.
A 16-year-old is charged with murder nearly nine months after a shooting on Chicago's West Side.
FULL REMARKS: Rev. Jesse Jackson's family speaks on legacy of late civil rights icon
The family of Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke Wednesday following the death of the civil rights icon the day before.
The family of Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke Wednesday following the death of the civil rights icon the day before.
Oak Park fire tears through building
Oak Park firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday night at a vacant building.
Oak Park firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday night at a vacant building.
Oak Park fire tears through building
Oak Park firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday night at a vacant building in the 1200 block of North Taylor Avenue, officials said.
Oak Park firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday night at a vacant building in the 1200 block of North Taylor Avenue, officials said.
Watch: Airborne truck flies nearly 100 feet into Oregon home, driver charged
A 33-year-old Oregon man was charged after police say he sped through a construction site, sending his truck airborne nearly 100 feet into a home.
A 33-year-old Oregon man was charged after police say he sped through a construction site, sending his truck airborne nearly 100 feet into a home.
Illinois bill would lower legal blood alcohol limit for drivers
A new Illinois bill would change when a driver is considered legally impaired.
A new Illinois bill would change when a driver is considered legally impaired.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Winter Jazz Fair, Travel & Adventure Show
Looking for things to do? Here's a guide to activities and events in Chicago Feb. 20-22.
Looking for things to do? Here's a guide to activities and events in Chicago Feb. 20-22.
Pritzker blasts Trump's policies, touts Illinois' improved finances in budget address
Gov. JB Pritzker covered affordability and pushed back against Trump in his State of the State budget address.
Gov. JB Pritzker covered affordability and pushed back against Trump in his State of the State budget address.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.