Miss Black Illinois pageant 2026 winners | ChicagoNOW
The Miss Black Illinois Pageant has crowned its winners for 2026. Carlie-Simone Moncure was crowned Miss Black Illinois’ Teen 2026, Jackia Wilder is *Miss* Black Illinois 2026, and Billie Joyner is *Ms.* Black Illinois 2026. The winners join live in studio.
The Miss Black Illinois Pageant has crowned its winners for 2026. Carlie-Simone Moncure was crowned Miss Black Illinois’ Teen 2026, Jackia Wilder is *Miss* Black Illinois 2026, and Billie Joyner is *Ms.* Black Illinois 2026. The winners join live in studio.
Is it okay to charge for Thanksgiving dinner? | ChicagoNOW
The Washington Post has a column asking people whether or not they should charge their guests for Thanksgiving dinner. ChicagoNOW hosts Tia Ewing and Gabby Premus weigh in with their thoughts.
The Washington Post has a column asking people whether or not they should charge their guests for Thanksgiving dinner. ChicagoNOW hosts Tia Ewing and Gabby Premus weigh in with their thoughts.
Lou Malnati's drops holiday merch | ChicagoNOW
Lou Malnati’s is hosting a pop-up today to launch its “HoLOUday” Merch collection. You can get merch at its Michigan Ave. location starting Monday November 17th from 11AM-2PM. Merch will still be available at the Aurora Christkindl Market on November 30th, and December 19th and 20th. You can also get the merch from their website.
Lou Malnati’s is hosting a pop-up today to launch its “HoLOUday” Merch collection. You can get merch at its Michigan Ave. location starting Monday November 17th from 11AM-2PM. Merch will still be available at the Aurora Christkindl Market on November 30th, and December 19th and 20th. You can also get the merch from their website.
Is it time to refinance? | ChicagoNOW
With Mortgage rates dropping a lot of people are considering whether or not they should refinance their loans. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, joins via zoom to walk through if it is a good time to refinance.
With Mortgage rates dropping a lot of people are considering whether or not they should refinance their loans. Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, joins via zoom to walk through if it is a good time to refinance.
Chicago Christmas concert: 'twas the week before Christmas' | ChicagoNOW
Christmas Concerts are a must this holiday season but one experience is putting a local spin on their carols. Brandi Berry Benson, artistic director of the Bach + Beethoven Experience joins live in studio to give a preview.
Christmas Concerts are a must this holiday season but one experience is putting a local spin on their carols. Brandi Berry Benson, artistic director of the Bach + Beethoven Experience joins live in studio to give a preview.
OJ Simpson estate accepts Fred Goldman's $58M wrongful death claim nearly 30 years later: report
The estate executor previously vowed not to pay the Goldman family after Simpson's death in April 2024.
The estate executor previously vowed not to pay the Goldman family after Simpson's death in April 2024.
VIDEO: Chicago boy battling cancer reacts to Bears' last-second win against Vikings
An 11-year-old Chicago boy undergoing cancer treatment received a weekend he’ll never forget after the Chicago Bears and Advocate Children’s Hospital surprised him with an all-expenses-paid trip to see his favorite team play in Minneapolis.
An 11-year-old Chicago boy undergoing cancer treatment received a weekend he’ll never forget after the Chicago Bears and Advocate Children’s Hospital surprised him with an all-expenses-paid trip to see his favorite team play in Minneapolis.
Cradles to Crayons: gear up for winter | ChicagoNOW
Cradles to Crayons is getting ready for its Gear Up for Winter initiative to help local kids and families in need. Dawn Melchiorre, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons, joins live in studio to share how to help this initiative and the easy steps to donate.
Cradles to Crayons is getting ready for its Gear Up for Winter initiative to help local kids and families in need. Dawn Melchiorre, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons, joins live in studio to share how to help this initiative and the easy steps to donate.
Credit tightening & what you need to know | ChicagoNOW
Finance expert, author of “Never Date A Broke Dude” and CEO, The Flexx Financial Freedom Academy, Pattie Ehsaei, joins via zoom to break down what you need to know about credit tightening with the holidays around the corner.
Finance expert, author of “Never Date A Broke Dude” and CEO, The Flexx Financial Freedom Academy, Pattie Ehsaei, joins via zoom to break down what you need to know about credit tightening with the holidays around the corner.
Cook County man allegedly ran from traffic stop with loaded, stolen gun
The Cook County Sheriff's Office says a suburban man ran from a traffic stop, dropped a loaded, stolen gun, and admitted it was his.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office says a suburban man ran from a traffic stop, dropped a loaded, stolen gun, and admitted it was his.
Here's how much Illinois smokers spend on cigarettes a year, according to study
Are you a smoker in Illinois? A recent study shows how much you spend on cigarettes in a year.
Are you a smoker in Illinois? A recent study shows how much you spend on cigarettes in a year.
Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case
After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
After a nine-year legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a Tampa Christian school that contended its speech rights were violated when it was prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 state championship football game.
Illinois lawmaker calls out Pritzker over violent Broadview ICE protests
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
Chicago man arrested 5 months after hitting two women on North Side, police say
Five months after a North Side attack, a Chicago man faces felony charges.
Five months after a North Side attack, a Chicago man faces felony charges.
Woman shot on Chicago porch, police say
Chicago police say a 24-year-old woman was shot and critically wounded late Sunday in Woodlawn.
Chicago police say a 24-year-old woman was shot and critically wounded late Sunday in Woodlawn.
Newlywed Illinois couple found dead in car from murder-suicide days before first anniversary: police
Police in Illinois have ruled the death of a newlywed couple to be a murder-suicide after they were found dead in their car on Oct. 6.
Police in Illinois have ruled the death of a newlywed couple to be a murder-suicide after they were found dead in their car on Oct. 6.
Man dies in Chicago RV fire
A man died after an RV caught fire late Sunday night on Chicago's Far South Side.
A man died after an RV caught fire late Sunday night on Chicago's Far South Side.
Man dies in Roseland RV fire
A man died after a fire broke out in an RV Sunday night in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
A man died after a fire broke out in an RV Sunday night in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
Two men hurt in separate overnight attacks on Chicago's Near West Side
Two men were injured in separate early-morning attacks about an hour apart Monday on Chicago's Near West Side.
Two men were injured in separate early-morning attacks about an hour apart Monday on Chicago's Near West Side.
Chicago weather: Raw, chilly rain expected overnight
Chicago starts the week with sunshine before a rainy, chilly stretch arrives tonight and tomorrow.
Chicago starts the week with sunshine before a rainy, chilly stretch arrives tonight and tomorrow.