Chicago prepares for massive New Year's Eve celebrations
Chicago officials are preparing the city to get ready for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Chicago officials are preparing the city to get ready for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Stolen car crashes into CPD squad car, seriously injuring two officers
Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured early Tuesday when their squad car was struck by a stolen vehicle on the city’s North Side, authorities said.
Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured early Tuesday when their squad car was struck by a stolen vehicle on the city’s North Side, authorities said.
Chicagoans react after winter roars back following springlike weekend: 'I was not happy'
Springlike warmth vanished as winter returned to Chicago on Monday.
Springlike warmth vanished as winter returned to Chicago on Monday.
Winter roars back after springlike weekend in Chicago: 'I was not happy'
After spring-like temperatures in the Chicago area over the weekend, winter came roaring back Monday.
After spring-like temperatures in the Chicago area over the weekend, winter came roaring back Monday.
Local musician makes instruments out of household items | ChicagoNOW
Artist and musician Joe Rauen joins us in studio with instruments made entirely from household items.
Artist and musician Joe Rauen joins us in studio with instruments made entirely from household items.
Zoomies brings indoor dog park, bar to Avondale | ChicagoNOW
Zoomies is set to become Chicago’s first indoor dog park and bar, giving pets and owners a year-round place to play and socialize.
Zoomies is set to become Chicago’s first indoor dog park and bar, giving pets and owners a year-round place to play and socialize.
Stolen car crashes into CPD squad car, seriously injuring two officers
Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured when their squad car was struck by a stolen vehicle on the city’s North Side, authorities said.
Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured when their squad car was struck by a stolen vehicle on the city’s North Side, authorities said.
Beyoncé officially joins billionaire club | ChicagoNOW
Beyoncé has joined the billionaire ranks following the success of her Cowboy Carter album, a Christmas NFL halftime performance and her 2025 world tour.
Beyoncé has joined the billionaire ranks following the success of her Cowboy Carter album, a Christmas NFL halftime performance and her 2025 world tour.
Roomba vacuum spotted on CTA train
A video showing a Roomba riding the CTA is gaining traction on social media.
A video showing a Roomba riding the CTA is gaining traction on social media.
What's in store for your zodiac sign in 2026? An astrologer breaks it down | ChicagoNOW
Award-winning astrologer Letao Wang joins us to explain major astrological themes, what the year could mean for your career, love, and luck and why Mercury in retrograde still gets such a bad reputation.
Award-winning astrologer Letao Wang joins us to explain major astrological themes, what the year could mean for your career, love, and luck and why Mercury in retrograde still gets such a bad reputation.
Second pilot dies after fiery midair helicopter collision in New Jersey
Two pilots are now dead as of Monday morning after two helicopters collided midair and crashed moments after taking off from Hammonton Municipal Airport late Sunday, according to police.
Two pilots are now dead as of Monday morning after two helicopters collided midair and crashed moments after taking off from Hammonton Municipal Airport late Sunday, according to police.
Joliet man charged after police hear gunshot, recover gun with extended magazine
A suburban Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he fired a gun and tried to flee police.
A suburban Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he fired a gun and tried to flee police.
Fights at Joliet mall end in pair of arrests
Police responded to reports of multiple fights involving a large group of juveniles at Louis Joliet Mall on Saturday evening.
Police responded to reports of multiple fights involving a large group of juveniles at Louis Joliet Mall on Saturday evening.
Fights at Joliet mall end in pair of arrests
Police responded to reports of multiple fights involving a large group of juveniles at Louis Joliet Mall on Saturday evening.
Police responded to reports of multiple fights involving a large group of juveniles at Louis Joliet Mall on Saturday evening.
I-57 crash shuts down all lanes during rush hour
All lanes of I-57 were shut down after a car crash Monday morning near Richton Park.
All lanes of I-57 were shut down after a car crash Monday morning near Richton Park.
Chicagoans brave snow and powerful winds amid temps in the teens
People in the Chicago area were hit with snow and strong winds Monday morning.
People in the Chicago area were hit with snow and strong winds Monday morning.
Chicago crime: 21-year-old shot in South Deering
A 21-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Sunday in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood.
A 21-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Sunday in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood.
2026 travel trends: What will Americans do next year?
From hosting the World Cup to celebrating our 250th anniversary, Americans have lots to travel for in 2026. Here’s a look at some of the trips already trending for the new year.
From hosting the World Cup to celebrating our 250th anniversary, Americans have lots to travel for in 2026. Here’s a look at some of the trips already trending for the new year.
West Town shooting leaves 25-year-old wounded
A 25-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Sunday in the West Town neighborhood.
A 25-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Sunday in the West Town neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Snow and strong winds create hazardous travel
Strong winds and light snow are combining to create dangerous travel and bitter cold across the Chicago area as temperatures plunge into the teens.
Strong winds and light snow are combining to create dangerous travel and bitter cold across the Chicago area as temperatures plunge into the teens.