Mild, breezy Halloween stretch ahead for Chicago
Chicago’s weather will stay mostly calm and seasonably mild through Halloween and into next week.
Chicago’s weather will stay mostly calm and seasonably mild through Halloween and into next week.
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem reports over 3,000 detained in Operation Midway Blitz
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided an update on Operation Midway Blitz in a press conference on Thursday in Gary, Indiana. Noem also responded to Gov. Pritzker's request to call off the operation on Halloween, saying it would still be in full force on Friday.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided an update on Operation Midway Blitz in a press conference on Thursday in Gary, Indiana. Noem also responded to Gov. Pritzker's request to call off the operation on Halloween, saying it would still be in full force on Friday.
Expert analysis: Former IL deputy convicted of second-degree murder in Sonya Massey case
Legal analyst Karen Conti weighs in on the verdict in the Sonya Massey trial convicting ex-deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder on Wednesday.
Legal analyst Karen Conti weighs in on the verdict in the Sonya Massey trial convicting ex-deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder on Wednesday.
Broadview protesters refuse to take down tent outside ICE facility
Protesters outside of Broadview's ICE facility were ordered by the village to take down a mutual aid tent by Thursday morning. The village of Broadview said the tent violates a public camping ordinance.
Protesters outside of Broadview's ICE facility were ordered by the village to take down a mutual aid tent by Thursday morning. The village of Broadview said the tent violates a public camping ordinance.
Trump signals possible return to U.S. nuclear testing after decades-long pause
Following his meeting with China’s President Xi, President Trump says the U.S. may resume nuclear weapons tests in response to actions by other nations, even as he continues to call for global denuclearization.
Following his meeting with China’s President Xi, President Trump says the U.S. may resume nuclear weapons tests in response to actions by other nations, even as he continues to call for global denuclearization.
Border Patrol chief back in court as media lawsuit challenges federal tactics in Chicago
After an emergency ruling lifted his daily check-in order, Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino faces questioning under oath in a lawsuit accusing border agents of using aggressive tactics to silence the press.
After an emergency ruling lifted his daily check-in order, Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino faces questioning under oath in a lawsuit accusing border agents of using aggressive tactics to silence the press.
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem talks Operation Midway Blitz in Gary
Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem delivered an update on Operation Midway Blitz on Thursday morning in Gary, Indiana.
Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem delivered an update on Operation Midway Blitz on Thursday morning in Gary, Indiana.
TikTok's 'The Love Doc' shares relationship advice on ChicagoNOW
With over 15 years of experience in social psychology, Dr. Sarah Hensley specializes in attachment science and attraction. She joins ChicagoNOW to share relationship advice and announce her exciting new dating app.
With over 15 years of experience in social psychology, Dr. Sarah Hensley specializes in attachment science and attraction. She joins ChicagoNOW to share relationship advice and announce her exciting new dating app.
'Shameful': Noem responds to Pritzker's request to pause immigration enforcement for Halloween
Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem responded Thursday to Gov. JB Pritzker's ask that her agency pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago over the Halloween weekend.
Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem responded Thursday to Gov. JB Pritzker's ask that her agency pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago over the Halloween weekend.
'The Other Art Fair' returns to Ravenswood October 30th - November 2nd
The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, returns to Chicago October 30–November 2 at Artifact Events in Ravenswood.
The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, returns to Chicago October 30–November 2 at Artifact Events in Ravenswood.
Block Club Chicago: Rogers Park tenants call for rent strike after new landlord’s ‘excessive’ price increase
Tenants formed a union this summer, hoping to negotiate with their new landlord for lower rent increases and much-needed improvements to the buildings. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins to share more on this story.
Tenants formed a union this summer, hoping to negotiate with their new landlord for lower rent increases and much-needed improvements to the buildings. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins to share more on this story.
Block Club Chicago: Mayor Johnson’s call for a general strike
Johnson clarified that he’s calling for a nationwide strike in an interview with Block Club. Other progressive leaders are on board, but critics say the country isn’t ready. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares more.
Johnson clarified that he’s calling for a nationwide strike in an interview with Block Club. Other progressive leaders are on board, but critics say the country isn’t ready. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares more.
Block Club Chicago: Chicagoans helping kids have a safe — and ICE-free — Halloween
Neighbors are organizing indoor trick-or-treat events, candy drives and candy dropoffs to protect vulnerable families. Two Logan Square blocks that attract thousands of trick-or-treaters may shut down traffic and have neighbors patrol with whistles. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago tells us more.
Neighbors are organizing indoor trick-or-treat events, candy drives and candy dropoffs to protect vulnerable families. Two Logan Square blocks that attract thousands of trick-or-treaters may shut down traffic and have neighbors patrol with whistles. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago tells us more.
Block Club Chicago: Judge orders release of cancer patient’s father arrested by ICE, citing no criminal record
During a bond hearing Thursday morning, a judge set $2,000 bond for Torres Maldonado, saying she saw “nothing in the record” indicating he posed a danger to the community. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares more on this breaking story.
During a bond hearing Thursday morning, a judge set $2,000 bond for Torres Maldonado, saying she saw “nothing in the record” indicating he posed a danger to the community. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares more on this breaking story.
International rugby rematch comes to Soldier Field
The Gallagher Cup: The Rematch - Ireland vs All Blacks is taking place at Soldier Field, this Saturday November 1st. CEO, New Zealand Rugby Union, Mark Robinson and Global Head of Partnerships, Gallagher Insurance, Shannon Gallagher, join live in studio ahead of this anticipated rematch.
The Gallagher Cup: The Rematch - Ireland vs All Blacks is taking place at Soldier Field, this Saturday November 1st. CEO, New Zealand Rugby Union, Mark Robinson and Global Head of Partnerships, Gallagher Insurance, Shannon Gallagher, join live in studio ahead of this anticipated rematch.
New book highlighting how good leaders can learn from bad bosses
The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, Mita Mallick joins to share how bad bosses aren't born. Bad bosses are made. They are a product of their circumstances.
The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, Mita Mallick joins to share how bad bosses aren't born. Bad bosses are made. They are a product of their circumstances.
Would you buy a humanoid robot to do your chores? | ChicagoNOW
NEO, a humanoid robot created by 1X, an artificial intelligence and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California. The robot became available for preorder on Oct. 28 for $20,000 for those who want to own it, and $499 per month for anyone who wants to try it out through 1X's subscription option.
NEO, a humanoid robot created by 1X, an artificial intelligence and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California. The robot became available for preorder on Oct. 28 for $20,000 for those who want to own it, and $499 per month for anyone who wants to try it out through 1X's subscription option.
Gov. Pritzker slams 'worst of the worst' in Trump administration
Gov. JB Pritzker condemns the Trump administration and federal immigration officer's violent presence in Illinois in a press conference on Thursday. He called the administration's actions an "abuse of power."
Gov. JB Pritzker condemns the Trump administration and federal immigration officer's violent presence in Illinois in a press conference on Thursday. He called the administration's actions an "abuse of power."
School cellphone bans can boost test scores
A new study confirms that school cellphone bans can boost test scores. The study - from the National Bureau of Economic Research - found modest improvements in test scores in the second year of the ban, after an increase in suspensions in the first year. Erica Meltzer from Chalkbeat joins to break down the study.
A new study confirms that school cellphone bans can boost test scores. The study - from the National Bureau of Economic Research - found modest improvements in test scores in the second year of the ban, after an increase in suspensions in the first year. Erica Meltzer from Chalkbeat joins to break down the study.
TMZ: Hollywood producer David Brian Pearce sentenced to 146 years to life in prison | ChicagoNOW
Hollywood producer and serial rapist David Brian Pearce was sentenced to 146 years to life in prison Wednesday for the tragic drug overdose deaths of a model and her friend. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to explain this case.
Hollywood producer and serial rapist David Brian Pearce was sentenced to 146 years to life in prison Wednesday for the tragic drug overdose deaths of a model and her friend. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to explain this case.



















