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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
