Financial expert breaks down impact of historic government shutdown and student loan forgiveness
As the second-longest government shutdown drags on, financial analyst Stephen Esposito explains how it’s affecting markets, consumers, and millions of student loan borrowers.
As the second-longest government shutdown drags on, financial analyst Stephen Esposito explains how it’s affecting markets, consumers, and millions of student loan borrowers.
Pritzker launches Illinois Accountability Commission to prob federal immigration actions
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.
You've heard of "ghost jobs" but have you heard of "zombie jobs"?
Zombie jobs are open positions that linger unfilled for long durations. More common than “ghost jobs” – when companies post jobs they say they're hiring for but really are not – and still ill-advised. Michelle Reisdorf District Director at Robert Half in Chicago tells more.
Zombie jobs are open positions that linger unfilled for long durations. More common than “ghost jobs” – when companies post jobs they say they're hiring for but really are not – and still ill-advised. Michelle Reisdorf District Director at Robert Half in Chicago tells more.
Teaching kids resiliency through failure
LetMeFail encourages kids to fail and use failure as their superpower. Founder of the program, Lowey Sichol and Wilmette librarian Alicia Wiechert join ChicagoNOW to share how the program is changing the way kids think.
LetMeFail encourages kids to fail and use failure as their superpower. Founder of the program, Lowey Sichol and Wilmette librarian Alicia Wiechert join ChicagoNOW to share how the program is changing the way kids think.
Block Club Chicago: Resilience Art Fest sharing stories from prison and beyond
The four-day fest, organized by Mud Theatre Project and the Chicago Torture Justice Center, brings a weekend of performances and programs to Hyde Park’s Definition Theatre. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins ChicagoNOW to discuss.
The four-day fest, organized by Mud Theatre Project and the Chicago Torture Justice Center, brings a weekend of performances and programs to Hyde Park’s Definition Theatre. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins ChicagoNOW to discuss.
Block Club Chicago: Giordano’s launches tavern-style pizza
Giordano’s launches tavern-style pizza with cheese folded into the dough. ChicagoNOW hosts taste test while Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares pizza facts.
Giordano’s launches tavern-style pizza with cheese folded into the dough. ChicagoNOW hosts taste test while Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares pizza facts.
Block Club Chicago: Humboldt Park teen wins "Courage" award
After her chemistry teacher left mid year, 15-year old Carolina Carchi stepped up and taught her peers. Block Club's Jon Hansen ChicagoNOW tells us more.
After her chemistry teacher left mid year, 15-year old Carolina Carchi stepped up and taught her peers. Block Club's Jon Hansen ChicagoNOW tells us more.
Government shutdown impact on small businesses
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
Music journalist talks concert etiquette in wake of Sombr concert drama
A young music star has some drama brewing on TikTok, and for those who are not “chronically online” we’ve got you covered. Music journalist Selena Fragassi joins ChicagoNOW to break down this situation.
A young music star has some drama brewing on TikTok, and for those who are not “chronically online” we’ve got you covered. Music journalist Selena Fragassi joins ChicagoNOW to break down this situation.
Making Halloween inclusive for all kids
Dr. Larissa Pavone from Northwestern Medicine joins ChicagoNOW to share tips and tricks to help overcome common barriers children with special needs face during traditional Halloween activities.
Dr. Larissa Pavone from Northwestern Medicine joins ChicagoNOW to share tips and tricks to help overcome common barriers children with special needs face during traditional Halloween activities.
Clinical psychologist helps kids "spiral up"
Dr. Erica Rozmid, a clinical psychologist, is helping parents show their kids how to “Spiral Up” by noticing small “glimmers” or positivity and gratitude.
Dr. Erica Rozmid, a clinical psychologist, is helping parents show their kids how to “Spiral Up” by noticing small “glimmers” or positivity and gratitude.
TMZ: Kim Kardashian blames brain aneurysm on divorce from Kanye
Kim Kardashian revealed during the Season 7 premiere of "The Kardashians" that she suffered an aneurysm and she's blaming Kanye West. TMZ's Michael Babcock joins to discuss.
Kim Kardashian revealed during the Season 7 premiere of "The Kardashians" that she suffered an aneurysm and she's blaming Kanye West. TMZ's Michael Babcock joins to discuss.
TMZ: Diddy reportedly had knife held to throat in prison
One of Diddy’s close friends says that Diddy woke up in prison with a knife held to his throat. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to breakdown the situation.
One of Diddy’s close friends says that Diddy woke up in prison with a knife held to his throat. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to breakdown the situation.
New York’s iconic Smash Studios expands to Chicago with ‘The Music Building’ in West Loop
A new creative hub called The Music Building Chicago has opened inside the upgraded Music Garage, offering world-class rehearsal and recording spaces to support both local and international artists.
A new creative hub called The Music Building Chicago has opened inside the upgraded Music Garage, offering world-class rehearsal and recording spaces to support both local and international artists.
Kim Kardashian reveals brain aneurysm diagnosis
On the new season of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian shares an emotional moment after doctors discovered a small, non-ruptured brain aneurysm, which she believes may be linked to extreme stress from her divorce from Kanye West.
On the new season of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian shares an emotional moment after doctors discovered a small, non-ruptured brain aneurysm, which she believes may be linked to extreme stress from her divorce from Kanye West.
Chicago dentist goes viral teaching kids healthy smiles and Halloween candy hacks
With over 21 million YouTube subscribers, Dr. Anthony Baroud joins us in studio to share how he became a social media sensation, his top candy swaps for Halloween, and fun brushing hacks that get kids excited about dental health.
With over 21 million YouTube subscribers, Dr. Anthony Baroud joins us in studio to share how he became a social media sensation, his top candy swaps for Halloween, and fun brushing hacks that get kids excited about dental health.
Netflix’s new thriller ‘A House of Dynamite’ hits close to home for Chicago
Ahead of the release of Kathryn Bigelow’s new political thriller A House of Dynamite, we speak with nuclear expert Kennette Benedict from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to separate fact from fiction about a nuclear threat to Chicago.
Ahead of the release of Kathryn Bigelow’s new political thriller A House of Dynamite, we speak with nuclear expert Kennette Benedict from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to separate fact from fiction about a nuclear threat to Chicago.
Jolene the pup has PAWS Chicago singing a happy song
Natalie hears about PAWS Chicago's new cat house and meets a very cute dog for adoption
Natalie hears about PAWS Chicago's new cat house and meets a very cute dog for adoption
Family, friends of Darren Bailey mourn tragic helicopter crash that killed son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandkids
Darren Bailey's running mate Aaron Del Mar sends his condolences after Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday evening.
Darren Bailey's running mate Aaron Del Mar sends his condolences after Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday evening.
Broadway musicians reach tentative deal to keep shows running
After overnight negotiations, Broadway musicians and the Broadway League have reached a tentative agreement, ensuring the curtain will rise and the shows will go on.
After overnight negotiations, Broadway musicians and the Broadway League have reached a tentative agreement, ensuring the curtain will rise and the shows will go on.