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.
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.
11-year-old cancer patient reacts to Bears' last-second win in Minnesota
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.
Chicago Emerging Stars prepares for annual turkey giveaway to support South and West Side families
Founder Jaqueza Thomas talks about how the organization has grown, the meaning behind this year’s “Together We Give, Together We Rise” theme, and how viewers can take part in the upcoming turkey giveaway.
Founder Jaqueza Thomas talks about how the organization has grown, the meaning behind this year’s “Together We Give, Together We Rise” theme, and how viewers can take part in the upcoming turkey giveaway.
FAA ends flight cuts with Thanksgiving on deck
Good news for air travelers — those federally mandated flight reductions are over.
Good news for air travelers — those federally mandated flight reductions are over.
Hundreds sleep outside to support young people facing homelessness in Chicago
Covenant House Illinois CEO Susan Reyna-Guerrero explains how the annual Sleep Out raises awareness, where the funds go, and how the community can help during the holiday season.
Covenant House Illinois CEO Susan Reyna-Guerrero explains how the annual Sleep Out raises awareness, where the funds go, and how the community can help during the holiday season.
Thanksgiving cooking tips with 'The Chopping Block'
FOX 32’s Gabriella Premus got some pro cooking tips to elevate your Thanksgiving feast.
FOX 32’s Gabriella Premus got some pro cooking tips to elevate your Thanksgiving feast.
Bears take first place in NFC North behind last-second win
FOX 32's Lou Canellis shares his takeaways from the Chicago Bears' win over the Minnesota Vikings.
FOX 32's Lou Canellis shares his takeaways from the Chicago Bears' win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Trump suddenly backs release of Epstein files ahead of major House vote
In a sharp shift, President Trump now supports releasing Epstein case documents as Congress moves toward a pivotal vote that could expose new details.
In a sharp shift, President Trump now supports releasing Epstein case documents as Congress moves toward a pivotal vote that could expose new details.
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.
Chicago weather: Monday morning forecast
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
There are two remaining wooden street in Chicago | Monument Moment
Did you know they used to pave these streets with wood? Those streets burned and helped accelerate the spread of the Great Chicago Fire. But there are two wooden alleys remaining in the city.
Did you know they used to pave these streets with wood? Those streets burned and helped accelerate the spread of the Great Chicago Fire. But there are two wooden alleys remaining in the city.
Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum
Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum opened to the public this weekend. It features dazzling light displays, music, and new animal sculptures.
Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum opened to the public this weekend. It features dazzling light displays, music, and new animal sculptures.
Families filing lawsuits due to botulism in ByHeart baby formula
Botulism is a rare but life-threatening illness, especially for babies. And while no deaths have been reported, a growing number of cases have been reported in at least 12 states, including here in Illinois.
Botulism is a rare but life-threatening illness, especially for babies. And while no deaths have been reported, a growing number of cases have been reported in at least 12 states, including here in Illinois.
FAA ends shutdown-related flight limits
The FAA is ending all flight limits at 40 major airports related to the government shutdown.
The FAA is ending all flight limits at 40 major airports related to the government shutdown.