Utah mom accused of kidnapping son's alleged bully, threatening him

According to charging documents, a Utah mom is being accused of kidnapping her son's alleged 11-year-old bully, taking him to her home to apologize and then threatening to have her husband beat him up.

Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.

Braden Peters: Influencer 'Clavicular' arrested in Florida; allegedly instigated fight at Airbnb rental

A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County. 

Should you drive or fly for your next trip | ChicagoNOW
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Airport lines are expected to dwindle now that the senate has agreed to end the shut down for most of DHS, but it still might take some time to get to that point especially with spring break travel. Clint Henderson, Travel Expert at The Points Guy, joins to weigh in on if people should drive or fly to their next destination.

How much does a Wrigley Field vendor make on opening day? | ChicagoNOW
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The numbers are in from opening day at Wrigley Field! Viral Wrigley Field vendor, Jonah Fialkow, shares behind the scenes of his opening day sales.

NFL blocks Tom Brady's new bid to unretire | ChicagoNOW
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Tom Brady revealed he considered unretiring again, but the NFL blocked the move. The league opposed his return because he is a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

California man convicted of stalking after sucking woman's toes

A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.

Chicago police seek suspect in CTA Blue Line robbery

Chicago police are asking for help identifying a suspect after a CTA Blue Line rider was attacked and robbed near Damen.

Ugly privilege | ChicagoNOW
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A solo traveler reported on Reddit that spending zero time on her appearance during a trip resulted in a "freeing" experience. ChicagoNOW hosts Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody weigh in on 'ugly privilege'.

Chicago beats LA and Boston as America's #2 top sports city | ChicagoNOW
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According to 'American Holidays' list of top 10 sports cities, Chicago ranks #2. Chicago is first place when it comes to number of sports bars but ranks just below New York City in number of significant sport stadiums.

Chicago artist highlights hidden gems across the city in new print series
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Illustrator Steve Shanabruch shares the inspiration behind his latest work capturing Chicago’s lesser-known spots and how exploring the city is fueling his creativity.

Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home

A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.

US military buildup raises questions as Trump says Iran talks are going well
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A former military intelligence specialist breaks down whether recent U.S. troop movements signal a possible ground invasion of Iran or are simply leverage in ongoing negotiations, and the risks involved.