Chicago alders reject mayor's controversial corporate head tax
The City Council’s Finance Committee on Monday rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal, which included a controversial corporate head tax to help close a more than $1 billion projected deficit.
The City Council’s Finance Committee on Monday rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal, which included a controversial corporate head tax to help close a more than $1 billion projected deficit.
Price cuts announced for popular weight loss drugs
With Wegovy and Ozempic receiving significant price reductions, Dr. Sue Ojageer joins us to discuss their uses, benefits, and what patients should consider. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
With Wegovy and Ozempic receiving significant price reductions, Dr. Sue Ojageer joins us to discuss their uses, benefits, and what patients should consider. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Investigation underway after attempted arson outside Chicago City Hall
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
An investigation is underway after someone tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday.
Delayed life milestones push first-time homebuyer age to 40 | ChicagoLIVE
Record-high property taxes and delayed life milestones are reshaping the housing market, with first-time buyers now average age 40. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Record-high property taxes and delayed life milestones are reshaping the housing market, with first-time buyers now average age 40. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Rain chances tonight into Tuesday as temps dip into 40s
Kaitlin Cody has your Chicago weather update!
Kaitlin Cody has your Chicago weather update!
Chicago mayor reacts to National Guard troops leaving Illinois after Trump deployment
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to run for Chicago mayor: 'I'm in'
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas appeared on ChicagoLIVE where she announced she plans to run for Chicago mayor.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas appeared on ChicagoLIVE where she announced she plans to run for Chicago mayor.
Cook County Treasurer explains why property taxes are hitting historic highs | ChicagoLIVE
Maria Pappas shares why property taxes have surged to record levels and what it means for Chicago-area homeowners. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Maria Pappas shares why property taxes have surged to record levels and what it means for Chicago-area homeowners. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Illuminate 900 brings holiday magic back to Michigan Avenue for a good cause
Chicago’s beloved tree-lighting celebration returns to 900 North Michigan Shops, blending holiday magic with a powerful fundraising mission for Make-A-Wish Illinois.
Chicago’s beloved tree-lighting celebration returns to 900 North Michigan Shops, blending holiday magic with a powerful fundraising mission for Make-A-Wish Illinois.
How to cut Thanksgiving kitchen chaos with expert chef tips
Professional chefs share their best strategies for creating a Thanksgiving game plan that minimizes stress and lets you actually enjoy the holiday.
Professional chefs share their best strategies for creating a Thanksgiving game plan that minimizes stress and lets you actually enjoy the holiday.
Powerful atmospheric river slams California, leaving multiple dead
A strong atmospheric river swept across California over the weekend, killing several people and threatening communities already scarred by this year’s wildfires.
A strong atmospheric river swept across California over the weekend, killing several people and threatening communities already scarred by this year’s wildfires.
U.S. boosts pressure on Venezuela as Trump weighs talks with Maduro
The U.S. increases its anti-drug-trafficking push on Venezuela while President Donald Trump considers opening direct talks with the country’s authoritarian leader.
The U.S. increases its anti-drug-trafficking push on Venezuela while President Donald Trump considers opening direct talks with the country’s authoritarian leader.
Best holiday tech gifts | ChicagoNOW
Tech gifts are always popular during the holidays so you better make sure you’re giving people what they want this year. Jen Jolly gives us the gift guide for the perfect tech gifts.
Tech gifts are always popular during the holidays so you better make sure you’re giving people what they want this year. Jen Jolly gives us the gift guide for the perfect tech gifts.
Immigration crackdown shifts to Charlotte: "It's terrifying"
As immigration operations begins to slow down here, a new crackdown is now underway in Noth Carolina. It's called Operation "Charlotte's Web."
As immigration operations begins to slow down here, a new crackdown is now underway in Noth Carolina. It's called Operation "Charlotte's Web."
Tips for moms struggling to "do it all" this holiday season | ChicagoNOW
Being a mom isn’t easy and things can get especially overwhelming during the holiday season. Elisha Beach, Founder of The Mom Forum joins via zoom to share some small tips to avoid burnout.
Being a mom isn’t easy and things can get especially overwhelming during the holiday season. Elisha Beach, Founder of The Mom Forum joins via zoom to share some small tips to avoid burnout.
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.