Local home featured on HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House in America’ | ChicagoNOW
A local couple share the story behind becoming one of the ugliest homes in America.
A local couple share the story behind becoming one of the ugliest homes in America.
Morton's Steakhouse launches $29 'adult Happy Meal' | ChicagoNOW
Morton’s Steakhouse is rolling out a new “Bubbles & Bites” box that social media users are calling the “adult Happy meal”.
Morton’s Steakhouse is rolling out a new “Bubbles & Bites” box that social media users are calling the “adult Happy meal”.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Woman living abroad in Australia surprises best friend at Lightning home game: 'Tears were shed'
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool
Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool
Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool
5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results
From weighted vests to jiu-jitsu, here are some of the fitness trends that went viral in 2025 -- and if the hype is worth the results.
From weighted vests to jiu-jitsu, here are some of the fitness trends that went viral in 2025 -- and if the hype is worth the results.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
$400K lobster shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations
A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before delivery, according to the CEO of an Indiana-based seafood distributor.
A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before delivery, according to the CEO of an Indiana-based seafood distributor.
‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.
An emotional tarot reading gives ChicagoNOW hosts a glimpse into 2026
As the new year approaches, Tia and Gabby sit down for an emotional tarot reading with Angie Banicki.
As the new year approaches, Tia and Gabby sit down for an emotional tarot reading with Angie Banicki.
Teacher goes viral for unconventional lunch habits | ChicagoNOW
Courtney Cook has built a massive TikTok following by sharing her unconventional approach to meals during the school day.
Courtney Cook has built a massive TikTok following by sharing her unconventional approach to meals during the school day.
Doordashing for an engagement ring | ChicagoNOW
Bradley Cho is on a mission to save up for an engagement ring. His recent TikTok documenting his journey went viral with over 2 million likes. He joins live in studio to catch us up on his journey.
Bradley Cho is on a mission to save up for an engagement ring. His recent TikTok documenting his journey went viral with over 2 million likes. He joins live in studio to catch us up on his journey.
Watch: Man survives terrifying skydiving mishap
The incident occurred as the skydiver prepared to jump from over 10,000 feet in the air.
The incident occurred as the skydiver prepared to jump from over 10,000 feet in the air.
Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
An intoxicated raccoon was apprehended by Hanover Animal Protection after breaking into the Ashland ABC Store and passing out inside the bathroom.
An intoxicated raccoon was apprehended by Hanover Animal Protection after breaking into the Ashland ABC Store and passing out inside the bathroom.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
Ocean Spray investigates viral videos claiming cranberry sauce cans were filled with water
Ocean Spray says it is investigating several viral social media videos that appear to show its cranberry sauce cans filled with water instead of the holiday staple.
Ocean Spray says it is investigating several viral social media videos that appear to show its cranberry sauce cans filled with water instead of the holiday staple.
Watch: Table with massive Thanksgiving spread suddenly collapses
A family’s massive Thanksgiving feast came crashing down before their eyes in an unexpected moment that was caught on camera.
A family’s massive Thanksgiving feast came crashing down before their eyes in an unexpected moment that was caught on camera.
Watch: Dump truck slams into overhead highway sign in Ohio
A dump truck crashed into an overhead highway sign in Ohio, bringing down the structure, causing a traffic nightmare.
A dump truck crashed into an overhead highway sign in Ohio, bringing down the structure, causing a traffic nightmare.