What did people eat centuries ago? One Tiktoker is finding out | ChicagoNOW
Donnie Dodson is blending history and cooking, recreating dishes from the past and building a social media following along the way.
Donnie Dodson is blending history and cooking, recreating dishes from the past and building a social media following along the way.
Illinois residents weigh concerns over data centers' impact on energy and water
Kari Ross from the Natural Resources Defense Council explains a new state poll and what it reveals about public concerns over data center regulations.
Kari Ross from the Natural Resources Defense Council explains a new state poll and what it reveals about public concerns over data center regulations.
Lauren Sanchez Bezos reveals the biggest rule in her morning routine with Jeff Bezos | ChicagoNOW
The media personality reveals how she and Jeff Bezos start their day.
The media personality reveals how she and Jeff Bezos start their day.
NASA looks ahead to Artemis III after successful Artemis II return
NASA outlines its next steps, including a planned 2027 Artemis III mission and long-term goals of returning to the moon, building a permanent base and eventually sending astronauts to Mars.
NASA outlines its next steps, including a planned 2027 Artemis III mission and long-term goals of returning to the moon, building a permanent base and eventually sending astronauts to Mars.
Bradford pear trees bloom across Illinois as ban countdown begins | ChicagoNOW
The foul-smelling Bradford pear tree is back in bloom across Illinois. The invasive species is set to be banned statewide starting in 2028.
The foul-smelling Bradford pear tree is back in bloom across Illinois. The invasive species is set to be banned statewide starting in 2028.
Ways to save money on gas amid Iran war price hikes
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing
StubHub will refund $10 million to consumers and revamp how it displays ticket prices after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of deceptively advertising live-event tickets without fully disclosing mandatory fees upfront.
StubHub will refund $10 million to consumers and revamp how it displays ticket prices after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of deceptively advertising live-event tickets without fully disclosing mandatory fees upfront.
Anna Kepner stepbrother charged with murder in Florida teen's cruise ship death
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Chicago severe weather threat: Strong storms, tornadoes possible this week
Severe weather is expected to hit Chicagoland this week, and tornadoes can’t be ruled out. Here’s what we know.
Severe weather is expected to hit Chicagoland this week, and tornadoes can’t be ruled out. Here’s what we know.
Chicago man charged with threatening to 'hunt' secret service agent
A Chicago man was charged after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" a U.S. Secret Service office and "hunt" a federal agent last month.
A Chicago man was charged after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" a U.S. Secret Service office and "hunt" a federal agent last month.
Arkansas woman charged after keeping nearly $20K in payroll error
An Arkansas woman is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say she refused to return nearly $20,000 that her employer accidentally overpaid her.
An Arkansas woman is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say she refused to return nearly $20,000 that her employer accidentally overpaid her.
New tax breaks on tips, overtime - What to know
The Trump administration passed a new law that will allow millions of Americans to claim federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime for the first time. However, it is up to each state to decide to match the federal tax changes. Many states have already decided not to do so.
The Trump administration passed a new law that will allow millions of Americans to claim federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime for the first time. However, it is up to each state to decide to match the federal tax changes. Many states have already decided not to do so.
Parenting expert shares how to delay smartphones for kids without daily battles
Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.
Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.
Over the moon: Watch Astronaut Christina Koch reunite with dog after lunar mission
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
For NASA astronaut Christina Koch, the journey of nearly 700,000 miles around the moon ended with a welcome that was decidedly down to earth.
Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
Medicaid changes could impact hundreds of thousands in Illinois
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who’s most at risk of losing coverage and what steps residents should take now to stay insured.
Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis explains upcoming Medicaid changes, who’s most at risk of losing coverage and what steps residents should take now to stay insured.
Operation Epic Fury: US troops have consumed 950,000 gallons of coffee and 2 million energy drinks
Six weeks into Operation Epic Fury, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, offered a candid look at the sheer scale of U.S. military activity—and the massive amount of caffeine fueling it.
Six weeks into Operation Epic Fury, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, offered a candid look at the sheer scale of U.S. military activity—and the massive amount of caffeine fueling it.
Estimated 6 people arrested in downtown LA after sex toys thrown at police during anti-ICE protest
Multiple people were arrested after an anti-ICE protest took a bizarre turn in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend, officials said.
Multiple people were arrested after an anti-ICE protest took a bizarre turn in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend, officials said.
Trump’s $10B Wall Street Journal lawsuit over Epstein ties dismissed by judge
President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal was dismissed by a federal judge Monday.
President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal was dismissed by a federal judge Monday.
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for CA governor’s seat amid sexual assault allegations
Polls showed Swalwell among the top Democratic contenders in the race for governor, alongside fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer.
Polls showed Swalwell among the top Democratic contenders in the race for governor, alongside fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer.