Chicago photobooth studio ‘The Strip Club’ set to open Friday | ChicagoNOW
A unique photobooth studio opens tomorrow, giving Chicagoans the chance to take pictures in a variety of machines from around the world.
A unique photobooth studio opens tomorrow, giving Chicagoans the chance to take pictures in a variety of machines from around the world.
AI bots have created their own social network – should humans be worried? | ChicagoLIVE
A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation
A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation
Forrest Galante shares survival tips amid U.S. Virgin Island shark attack | ChicagoLIVE
Renowned wildlife biologist and Shark Week host Forrest Galante highlights dangerous and unusual shark attacks in the U.S.
Renowned wildlife biologist and Shark Week host Forrest Galante highlights dangerous and unusual shark attacks in the U.S.
Meet the gator expert helping protect crocodilians at Florida’s Gatorland | ChicagoLIVE
Savannah Boan, Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland, joins us to talk conservation, animal care and what it takes to work with alligators and crocodiles every day.
Savannah Boan, Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland, joins us to talk conservation, animal care and what it takes to work with alligators and crocodiles every day.
Chicago crossing guard praised after carrying child across flooded street | ChicagoNOW
A local crossing guard gained widespread attention when a news helicopter captured him carrying a child across an icy, flooded street.
A local crossing guard gained widespread attention when a news helicopter captured him carrying a child across an icy, flooded street.
Doomsday Clock moves to 85 seconds – here’s what scientists say it means for humanity | ChicagoLIVE
The iconic Doomsday Clock inches closer to midnight, with University of Chicago physicist Daniel Holz noting nuclear risks, climate crises, and disruptive tech as key factors behind the 85-second mark.
The iconic Doomsday Clock inches closer to midnight, with University of Chicago physicist Daniel Holz noting nuclear risks, climate crises, and disruptive tech as key factors behind the 85-second mark.
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.
Caught on camera: Brightline train crushes delivery robot stuck on tracks in Miami
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
Stolen Wawa coffee worth $100K seized in Cook County
Authorities recovered $100,000 in stolen Wawa coffee and $500,000 in protein powder as Cook County warns of a growing cargo theft trend.
Authorities recovered $100,000 in stolen Wawa coffee and $500,000 in protein powder as Cook County warns of a growing cargo theft trend.
Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
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.
Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
A raccoon fell through the ceiling of a Grand Geneva restaurant Sunday night, bit a guest, and was later euthanized and sent for rabies testing, according to deputies and wildlife officials.
Detroit's RoboCop statue installed at Eastern Market after years of delays
After 15 years, Detroit's RoboCop statue has now found a home.
After 15 years, Detroit's RoboCop statue has now found a home.
Stay frosty: Mug Root Beer unveils new cologne in time for holidays
Root beer fans who have ever wanted to - voluntarily - wear it, are in luck. Just in time for the holidays, Mug Root Beer is releasing its first-ever limited edition cologne.
Root beer fans who have ever wanted to - voluntarily - wear it, are in luck. Just in time for the holidays, Mug Root Beer is releasing its first-ever limited edition cologne.
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.
Abandoned ‘dog’ turns out to be toy reindeer: ‘Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight’
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
Thai woman brought in for cremation found alive in coffin after knocking
A woman in Thailand who was thought to be dead shocked temple staff when she began moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation.
A woman in Thailand who was thought to be dead shocked temple staff when she began moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation.
North Carolina driver says bald eagle dropped cat through her windshield: 'You may not believe me'
'I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield,' the driver told a dispatcher.
'I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield,' the driver told a dispatcher.