4 charged with fleeing police in separate Chicago-area incidents
DuPage County authorities have charged four people in separate incidents with aggravated fleeing and eluding police.
DuPage County authorities have charged four people in separate incidents with aggravated fleeing and eluding police.
Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Woman, 76, found dead in Oak Lawn; person of interest identified
An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence Sunday afternoon in suburban Oak Lawn.
An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence Sunday afternoon in suburban Oak Lawn.
5 hurt, including two Cicero officers in police chase of burglary suspects
Two police officers tracking burglary suspects were injured in a crash early Monday in Chicago's west suburbs.
Two police officers tracking burglary suspects were injured in a crash early Monday in Chicago's west suburbs.
Bakery responds to messages of concern after April Fool's joke | ChicagoNOW
Detroit’s Homestead Kitchen Artisan Cakery shared an AI-generated, unsettling lamb-shaped cake for Easter on April Fools’ Day, featuring bulging eyes and crooked teeth. Some viewers expressed concern, prompting the bakery to clarify the post was a prank and share a photo of their real lamb cake. The owner acknowledged the joke caused commotion but noted it inspired ideas for new, whimsical cake designs for customers with a sense of humor.
Detroit’s Homestead Kitchen Artisan Cakery shared an AI-generated, unsettling lamb-shaped cake for Easter on April Fools’ Day, featuring bulging eyes and crooked teeth. Some viewers expressed concern, prompting the bakery to clarify the post was a prank and share a photo of their real lamb cake. The owner acknowledged the joke caused commotion but noted it inspired ideas for new, whimsical cake designs for customers with a sense of humor.
Costco's hot dog deal inspires a bourbon | ChicagoNOW
Costco’s $1.50 hot dog deal inspired a limited-edition single-barrel bourbon called “I Got That Dog In Me”, sold for $85.99 and quickly sold out at the Washington, DC store. The bourbon is 126-proof (63.05% alcohol) and bottled by Rare Character Whiskey Co. in Lexington, Kentucky.
Costco’s $1.50 hot dog deal inspired a limited-edition single-barrel bourbon called “I Got That Dog In Me”, sold for $85.99 and quickly sold out at the Washington, DC store. The bourbon is 126-proof (63.05% alcohol) and bottled by Rare Character Whiskey Co. in Lexington, Kentucky.
Why retailers are rushing back to downtown Chicago | ChicagoNOW
Retail and grocery activity in downtown Chicago is starting to evolve into a new chapter of success, after setbacks caused by the COVID pandemic. Walter Wahlfeldt, Managing Director, Retail Corporate Services & Midwest Retail Lead at JLL joins via zoom to share more.
Retail and grocery activity in downtown Chicago is starting to evolve into a new chapter of success, after setbacks caused by the COVID pandemic. Walter Wahlfeldt, Managing Director, Retail Corporate Services & Midwest Retail Lead at JLL joins via zoom to share more.
NASA shares the Artemis II food menu—and it may surprise you | ChciagoNOW
The Artemis II mission, launched April 1, 2026, marks NASA’s first manned journey to orbit the moon since 1972, lasting 10 days. NASA released the mission’s food menu, featuring 189 unique items, showing a major upgrade from classic space fare like astronaut ice cream. Social media reactions were mostly impressed, with users noting the menu’s “gourmet” quality and variety, though some were underwhelmed by prepackaged meals.
The Artemis II mission, launched April 1, 2026, marks NASA’s first manned journey to orbit the moon since 1972, lasting 10 days. NASA released the mission’s food menu, featuring 189 unique items, showing a major upgrade from classic space fare like astronaut ice cream. Social media reactions were mostly impressed, with users noting the menu’s “gourmet” quality and variety, though some were underwhelmed by prepackaged meals.
US weighs permanent ban of Chinese air bag inflators after 10 deaths
Transportation officials are warning about dangerous air bag inflators made in China that could be in your vehicle illegally. Here’s how to check and what to know about the DTN product.
Transportation officials are warning about dangerous air bag inflators made in China that could be in your vehicle illegally. Here’s how to check and what to know about the DTN product.
Local MMA fighter Valanti "300" Atsas gets big break at an Elite Fight Night | ChicagoNOW
Local MMA fighter Valanti “300” Atsas is getting his big break this weekend at an “Elite Fight Night” event that you can catch on on Fox Chicago+. He joins live in studio to talk more about this opportunity.
Local MMA fighter Valanti “300” Atsas is getting his big break this weekend at an “Elite Fight Night” event that you can catch on on Fox Chicago+. He joins live in studio to talk more about this opportunity.
Taylor Frankie Paul's ex, Dakota Mortensen, edited out of Vanderpump Villa | ChicagoNOW
Disney canceled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette, and her ex Dakota Mortensen is also being cut from upcoming TV content. Anthony Ponce and Gabby Premus discuss more.
Disney canceled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette, and her ex Dakota Mortensen is also being cut from upcoming TV content. Anthony Ponce and Gabby Premus discuss more.
'It is good to be home': Savannah Guthrie returns to "Today" amid ongoing search for missing mom
Savannah Guthrie returned to the “Today" show on April 6 following a two-month absence as the search for her missing mother continues in southern Arizona.
Savannah Guthrie returned to the “Today" show on April 6 following a two-month absence as the search for her missing mother continues in southern Arizona.
Cicero crash: 5 hurt, including two officers in police chase of burglary suspects
Two police officers tracking burglary suspects were injured in a crash early Monday in Chicago's west suburbs.
Two police officers tracking burglary suspects were injured in a crash early Monday in Chicago's west suburbs.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: City releases video that undermines feds' version of events
The City of Minneapolis released video footage Monday from an ICE-involved shooting that injured a Venezuelan man in January. The video undermines federal authorities' account of what happened that night, and the U.S. Attorney's Office opened a criminal probe into whether the two ICE agents lied under oath.
The City of Minneapolis released video footage Monday from an ICE-involved shooting that injured a Venezuelan man in January. The video undermines federal authorities' account of what happened that night, and the U.S. Attorney's Office opened a criminal probe into whether the two ICE agents lied under oath.
Chicago teen cyclist killed in hit-and-run; driver still being sought
A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Southwest Side has been identified as police search for the driver.
A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Southwest Side has been identified as police search for the driver.
Metra begins requiring some Chicago riders to show tickets before boarding trains
Metra is changing how some riders board trains starting today.
Metra is changing how some riders board trains starting today.
Lawsuit over fatal CPD shooting of Adam Toledo goes to trial
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in the 2021 police killing of Adam Toledo is expected to go to a jury trial on Monday.
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in the 2021 police killing of Adam Toledo is expected to go to a jury trial on Monday.
Toddler injured by wolf at Hersheypark zoo after crawling under fence; parents charged
A scary situation unfolded at a zoo in Hersheypark this weekend when police say a 17-month-old child was left unsupervised by parents apparently distracted by their cellphones.
A scary situation unfolded at a zoo in Hersheypark this weekend when police say a 17-month-old child was left unsupervised by parents apparently distracted by their cellphones.
Metra begins requiring some Chicago riders to show tickets before boarding trains
Metra is changing how some riders board trains starting today.
Metra is changing how some riders board trains starting today.
Indiana man sentenced for selling fentanyl, gun with 'switch'
A northwest Indiana man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl and illegally having a gun.
A northwest Indiana man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl and illegally having a gun.