Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead
Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.
Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.
Are ‘exploding trees’ real? Expert explains viral winter videos | ChicagoLIVE
A Morton Arboretum plant knowledge specialist explains why trees can crack during winter and what viewers are seeing in viral videos.
A Morton Arboretum plant knowledge specialist explains why trees can crack during winter and what viewers are seeing in viral videos.
What is ‘house burping’ and does your home need it?
What is house burping? A Rush University doctor explains the viral lüften trend and how it can benefit your household.
What is house burping? A Rush University doctor explains the viral lüften trend and how it can benefit your household.
What is ‘house burping’ and is it good for your health? | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Dr. Arnaud Wautlet of Rush University Medical Center explains the viral trend known as lüften and how briefly opening windows can improve indoor air quality.
Jenn Lueke shares new cookbook focused on easy, everyday meals | ChicagoNOW
Jenn Lueke, the food creator behind @JennEatsGoood, joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Don’t Think About Dinner.
Jenn Lueke, the food creator behind @JennEatsGoood, joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Don’t Think About Dinner.
Snow in Florida: See photos and videos
Does it snow in Florida? It can – and it did.
Does it snow in Florida? It can – and it did.
Chicago couple goes viral after unexpected proposal | ChicagoNOW
Kari Scott tells the story behind her viral engagement.
Kari Scott tells the story behind her viral engagement.
Americans turn to offline activities as screen time burnout grows | ChicagoNOW
Mental health experts say people are shifting away from technology in a growing effort to manage stress and improve well-being.
Mental health experts say people are shifting away from technology in a growing effort to manage stress and improve well-being.
White Castle opens reservations for Valentine’s Day dining | ChicagoLIVE
The fast-food chain will again offer its sit-down Valentine’s Day dining experience, with reservations available through OpenTable.
The fast-food chain will again offer its sit-down Valentine’s Day dining experience, with reservations available through OpenTable.
Local comedian gains following for Chicago bathroom reviews | ChicagoNOW
Chicago comedian Courtney Zelazny joins us to discuss her viral TikTok series reviewing bathrooms across the city.
Chicago comedian Courtney Zelazny joins us to discuss her viral TikTok series reviewing bathrooms across the city.
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.