7-year-old represents Chicago at 2023 Kids Mullet Showdown
He's become known as "The Mullet Kid," and this year, he's representing Chicago at the prestigious "2023 Kids Mullet Showdown."?
'Out of Bounds' series gives survivors of sports abuse a voice — and millions are listening
A new PSA series with the goal of raising awareness about sex abuse in sports is going viral. It’s called "Out of Bounds" and its viewer engagement has been off the chart since launching six weeks ago.
'Out of Bounds' series gives survivors of sports abuse a voice ? and millions are listening
A new PSA series with the goal of raising awareness about sex abuse in sports is going viral.
Bicyclist escapes Border Patrol in downtown Chicago after claiming he's 'not a U.S. citizen'
Border Patrol agents chased a cyclist through downtown Chicago on Sunday after he taunted them and repeatedly claimed he was not a U.S. citizen. (Credit: Christopher Sweat via Storyful)
Burnout is killing creativity ? Here?s how to get it back | ChicagoNOW
Actor and author Josh Pais, known for his new book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, joins us to share how simple resets can spark innovation, why anxiety can actually fuel creativity, and how embracing all of our emotions ? not just the ?positive? ones ? can transform stress into breakthroughs.
Trump to sign TikTok deal, giving US majority ownership
President Trump is expected to agree to a deal this week that would make the popular short-form video social media app TikTok mostly owned by American investors.
What does Jimmy Kimmel?s suspension really say about the First Amendment? | ChicagoNOW
Jimmy Kimmel?s sudden suspension isn?t just a late-night controversy?it?s ignited a high-stakes debate over free speech in America. At the heart of the storm: how far the First Amendment really goes, whether government pressure on broadcasters like ABC crosses the line into censorship, and what it means when private media companies hold the power to silence their own stars.
Hinsdale police: Video captures person crawling beneath train at Metra station | ChicagoLIVE
Hinsdale police issued a safety warning after video showed a commuter crawling under a stopped Metra train at the Garfield Crossing.
TikTok?s ?Not the Kombucha Man? nails Hugh Jackman impression | ChicagoNOW
TikTok creator @notthekombuchaman, aka Joey Morof, has gone viral for his spot-on impression of Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean from Les Mis?rables ? singing just about anything. With over 500,000 followers, Joey joins us to talk about how it all started and what?s next.
Nebraska man narrowly avoids getting run over by out-of-control vehicle at gas station
A Nebraska man is recovering after surviving a close call with an out-of-control car while he was washing his windshield at a gas station.
Chicago woman turns 100 and celebrates in style | ChicagoNOW
A local woman was having the time of her life celebrating her birthday!
Barstool?s Frank the Tank steps out for Lionsgate?s The Long Walk Stunt | ChicagoNOW
From the sidewalks of New Jersey to the heart of Hollywood ? Barstool?s Frank ?The Tank? Fleming has inspired millions with his ?Frank Walks? journey after shedding more than 220 pounds. Frank teamed up with Lionsgate to celebrate the release of The Long Walk with a one-of-a-kind stunt down Sunset Blvd.
Are ghosts real? What we know (and don't) | ChicagoNOW
For centuries, people across every culture have reported ghostly encounters ? from unexplained voices to eerie apparitions. But are these experiences evidence of spirits, or is there a scientific explanation? Christine Simmonds-Moore, Ph.D., a professor of psychology specializing in parapsychological research, says the truth is more complex.
Mom gives birth in McDonald's parking lot, and people are lovin' the baby's nickname
Alyce and Kevin Rotunda of Michigan welcomed their fourth child, Matilda (?Tilly?), in the early hours of Aug. 11 ? but not in a hospital. When contractions came fast during their 45-minute drive to Kalamazoo, the couple stopped at a closed McDonald?s in Schoolcraft, where Kevin delivered the baby in the parking lot.
Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
Ex-Astronomer exec Kristin Cabot files for divorce after kiss cam scandal
Kristin Cabot, the married former Astronomer executive who was caught on a kiss cam cuddling with her boss during a July Coldplay concert, has filed for divorce from her husband, according to a report.
Watch: American Airlines passenger removed after telling crew to ‘shut up’
An American Airlines passenger was removed from a flight departing San Jose, Costa Rica, after allegedly telling a flight attendant to “shut up."
Young Phillies fan has homerun ball taken by woman at Marlins game, teams rally behind family
As fans scrambled for a homerun ball, a man came up with it and gave it to a young boy. Both were wearing Phillies gear. Moments later, a woman wearing Phillies apparel approached the man and appeared to shout at him. The man then took the ball from the boy's glove and gave it to the woman.
Polish CEO apologizes after hat-snatching moment goes viral at US Open
Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek apologized after a viral video showed him taking a tennis player’s hat from a child at the U.S. Open. The incident triggered online outrage and confusion involving another businessman with a similar company name.
Boy rescued after walking 100 feet up on Hersheypark Monorail track | ChicagoNOW
A frightening video from Hersheypark, Pennsylvania shows a young boy balancing on a suspended monorail track ? nearly 100 feet above the ground.