'I'm dressed as a b*tch' Jake sits down with cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2 | ChicagoNOW
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Would any of the other characters the actors from The Devil Wears Prada 2 have portrayed pass an outfit check by Miranda Priestly? Jake sits down with the cast to talk more about the importance of costumes to a character.

How Dave Portnoy’s 7.5 review nearly tripled pizza sales at Almost Home Tavern | ChicagoNOW
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After Barstool’s Dave Portnoy dropped a solid 7.5 on this Wrigleyville tavern-style, the game changed for Chef Josh Bushnick and his team at Almost Home Tavern. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we talk to Chef Josh to hear the "aftermath" of the Dave Portnoy review and give the kitchen a chance to respond.

Titanic victim's gold pocket watch sells for $800k at Chicago auction | ChicagoNOW
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A gold pocket watch owned by John Jacob Astor IV sold for $800,000 at a Chicago auction, far exceeding its $300K–$500K estimate. The watch was worn by Astor aboard the RMS Titanic sinking and was later recovered from his body. A gold pencil case belonging to Astor was also auctioned, selling for $160,000 after competitive bidding.

How one podcast is breaking into Illinois prisons: Prisoncast! | ChicagoNOW
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WBEZ’s ‘Prisoncast!’ started as a live broadcast designed to send news, music, and community voices directly into Illinois correctional facilities. Now, this vital effort is expanding into a new seasonal podcast to bring these hidden stories to a much broader audience. Host of 'Prisoncast' and 'Curious City' Erin Allen joins live in studio to share more.

Chicago Stars FC return home to Evanston with themed match days
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The Chicago Stars FC preview their upcoming home stretch in Evanston, highlighting affordable fan experiences, special game themes, and a roster featuring World Cup and Olympic champions.

Expert breaks down budgeting tips amid rising costs and auto loans
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Karen Ford discusses how consumers can manage rising expenses, avoid car loan pitfalls, and build healthier money habits while navigating today’s high-cost economy.

Diesel price surge could hit consumers harder than gas amid Middle East tensions
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Gbenga Ajilore explains how rising diesel costs tied to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could drive up prices on everyday goods, from food to shipping, and why the impact may outpace gasoline increases.

Bears add defensive firepower with first-round pick Dillon Thieneman
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Chicago’s top draft pick brings speed and physicality to the secondary as Cassie Carlson break down his impact and what the team may target in the next rounds.

Darren Bailey courts Chicago voters, addresses policy divides in governor’s race
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Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey discusses his move to Chicago, positions on the Bears stadium plan and state policy priorities as he works to broaden support in the city.

Why Dillon Thieneman is the perfect fit for the Bears defense | Draft Recap
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Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen recap Round 1 of the NFL Draft from Halas Hall. The Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick. What impact will Thieneman have on the Bears defense and how does he fit with Coby Bryant at safety? Plus, who are some potential targets on Day 2 for the Bears?

Bears select safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th pick
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The Chicago Bears have selected safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th Pick. FOX Chicago's Chris Kwiecinski and Tina Nguyen break it down.

Bears select Dillon Thieneman in first round of NFL Draft
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The Chicago Bears just made their pick in the NFL draft.  They selected Dillon Thieneman, a safety from Oregon with the 25th pick.

Megaprojects bill advances in House, wrongful death lawsuit | The Chicago Report
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The 'Megaprojects' bill has advanced in the Illinois House, so what happens next? And, a lawsuit has been filed following a deadly crash at a Chatham summer camp. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Man charged in Krystal Rivera's death sentenced
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One of the men charged in the death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera has been sentenced.

CPS lunchroom workers arrested during protest
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Several CPS lunchroom workers were arrested today during a planned protest for better pay. The workers, represented by Unite Here Local 1 say they’ve been negotiating for nearly a year without a deal.      Leslie Moreno joins us live in studio with everything that unfolded. 

Passengers evacuated from CTA train derailment
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 Passengers evacuated from a train derailment.  A look at what happened. Joanie Lum has more on the travelers evacuated.

Trump threatens to shoot boats in Strait of Hormuz | The Chicago Report
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President Trump is threatening to shoot and kill any boats laying mines as tension escalates in the Strait of Hormuz.  That's after, he posted to Truth Social saying the U.S. military is intensifying its mine clearing efforts there.  All the while, a ceasefire remains in place, but questions are growing about what it's really worth if the fighting continues in the strait.  We're bringing in Northeastern Illinois University Professor and Iranian native Mateo Farzaneh. 

Lawsuit tied to deadly crash at Chatham summer camp | The Chicago Report
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The families of the victims of a fatal crash at a Chatham after-school camp are suing the driver and the camp. Family attorney Lance Northcutt says the tragedy and the culpability goes beyond one person.