Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Video: Baby's reaction to Ghostface mask is horror movie-worthy
A mom in Tennessee did not expect her son to have such a visceral reaction when she donned a Ghostface mask at a Dollar General store recently.
Brewers fan says ‘call ICE’ on Latino Dodgers fan; woman now out of job
Los Angeles Dodgers fan and Navy veteran Ricardo Fosado recorded a Milwaukee Brewers fan telling him “let’s call ICE" during Tuesday’s NLCS playoff game.
Watch: Security guard saves woman from oncoming tram in Turkey
A security guard in Kayseri, Turkey, saved a woman who accidentally stepped in front of an oncoming tram.
Study suggests Chicago's 'rat hole' wasn't a rat after all
The ?Chicago Rat Hole" mystery is likely solved, as it appears it's not a rat after all. It?s nuttier than you think.
Chicago's viral 'rat hole' wasn't a rat after all, study suggests
The “Chicago Rat Hole" mystery is likely solved, as it appears it's not a rat after all. It’s nuttier than you think.
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.



















