Navy Pier unveils free summer events, concerts and new attractions | ChicagoNOW
Navy Pier is gearing up for summer with free concerts, family-friendly events and new attractions, including the debut of the RHYTHM stage and Summer Skate at the Pier.
Navy Pier is gearing up for summer with free concerts, family-friendly events and new attractions, including the debut of the RHYTHM stage and Summer Skate at the Pier.
Top 100 summer destinations amid rising travel costs
Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.
Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.
Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule released
Lollapalooza has revealed set times for artists appearing at this year's summer festival.
Lollapalooza has revealed set times for artists appearing at this year's summer festival.
Chicago Aviation hosts annual airport job fair, small business summit
Job seekers and small business owners are gathering for the 5th Annual Airport Small Business Summit and Job Fair, where Chicago aviation leaders are highlighting career opportunities and industry growth at local airports.
Job seekers and small business owners are gathering for the 5th Annual Airport Small Business Summit and Job Fair, where Chicago aviation leaders are highlighting career opportunities and industry growth at local airports.
Jim’s Original announces move after 85 years near Maxwell Street: 'Bittersweet'
Jim's Original, a longtime Chicago staple, is moving from University Village to a new location this fall.
Jim's Original, a longtime Chicago staple, is moving from University Village to a new location this fall.
These cities rank as the best places to start a career in 2026, according to data
For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.
For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.
Study finds financial scams targeting older Americans are increasing: See where your state ranks
Older Americans are being targeted by scams at rising rates, with new research revealing which states are hit hardest.
Older Americans are being targeted by scams at rising rates, with new research revealing which states are hit hardest.
Catalytic converter thefts rising again and one Toyota model is being targeted, police warn
Local law enforcement agencies across the country are warning that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again, and this time they are noting one particular model that thieves are targeting.
Local law enforcement agencies across the country are warning that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again, and this time they are noting one particular model that thieves are targeting.
Hantavirus risk in Illinois is ‘very low,’ state health officials say
As Americans on the ship that saw a hantavirus outbreak return home, the risk locally remains low, according to the IDPH.
As Americans on the ship that saw a hantavirus outbreak return home, the risk locally remains low, according to the IDPH.
Airline fuel crisis could mean pricier vacations and canceled flights | ChicagoLIVE
An aviation expert says global jet fuel shortages are forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares as travel season ramps up.
An aviation expert says global jet fuel shortages are forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares as travel season ramps up.
Jim’s Original announces move after 85 years near Maxwell Street: 'Bittersweet'
Jim's Original, a longtime Chicago staple, is moving from University Village to a new location this fall.
Jim's Original, a longtime Chicago staple, is moving from University Village to a new location this fall.
Route 66 at 100: A look back at the iconic highway
Route 66 is turning 100 this year. Built in 1926 to help travelers head west, the highway runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Chelsea Torres reports on the route’s historic legacy and what it looks like today.
Route 66 is turning 100 this year. Built in 1926 to help travelers head west, the highway runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Chelsea Torres reports on the route’s historic legacy and what it looks like today.
Was Portnoy’s 7.2 fair at 50+ year Chicago pizza spot La Villa? | Second Bite
After Dave Portnoy gave La Villa a 7.2, we went back to the Old Irving Park staple to see what happened next. But this story is bigger than a score. La Villa has been a family-run Chicago institution for more than 50 years, built by generations and still using original ovens and homemade recipes passed down over time. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we sit down with owner Christina to hear her reaction, step inside the kitchen and learn what makes this neighborhood favorite so special. Is the score fair… or is there more to the story?
After Dave Portnoy gave La Villa a 7.2, we went back to the Old Irving Park staple to see what happened next. But this story is bigger than a score. La Villa has been a family-run Chicago institution for more than 50 years, built by generations and still using original ovens and homemade recipes passed down over time. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we sit down with owner Christina to hear her reaction, step inside the kitchen and learn what makes this neighborhood favorite so special. Is the score fair… or is there more to the story?
Jim’s Original announces move after 85 years near Maxwell Street: 'Bittersweet'
Jim's Original, a Chicago institution, will leave its iconic location in the Maxwell Street area of University Village and relocate this fall.
Jim's Original, a Chicago institution, will leave its iconic location in the Maxwell Street area of University Village and relocate this fall.
Buc-ee’s reveals locations sites for major expansion into new states
Locations for new Buc-ee's locations have been unveiled as the popular gas station chain expands into several new U.S. states.
Locations for new Buc-ee's locations have been unveiled as the popular gas station chain expands into several new U.S. states.
Food Truck Fridays return to Chicago’s Daley Plaza this week
Food truck Fridays will return to Chicago’s Daley Plaza starting this week.
Food truck Fridays will return to Chicago’s Daley Plaza starting this week.
Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Frontier Airlines plane strikes, kills person in Denver
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating tonight how a man got on the runway at Denver International Airport then was hit and killed by a plane.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating tonight how a man got on the runway at Denver International Airport then was hit and killed by a plane.
Mother’s Day 2026 ranking: Best and worst states for working moms
Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.
Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.