Hustle your buns over to Windy City Hot Dog Fest | ChicagoNOW
Festival season is back and Windy City Hot Dog Fest is ready to welcome you back later today for another weekend of good food and good times! Karyn Terrones, Media & Marketing Director for Special Events Management joins to share more about what’s in store for the festival this year.
Festival season is back and Windy City Hot Dog Fest is ready to welcome you back later today for another weekend of good food and good times! Karyn Terrones, Media & Marketing Director for Special Events Management joins to share more about what’s in store for the festival this year.
Malört World Record: Bad decision for a good cause | ChicagoNOW
Malört is attempting to secure a world record – for the largest mass of people taking a shot of Malört at the same time! It’s happening later this summer on August 30th and it’s also doubling as a fundraising event for a good cause. CEO and Head Distiller at CH Distillery Tremaine Atkinson joins to share more.
Malört is attempting to secure a world record – for the largest mass of people taking a shot of Malört at the same time! It’s happening later this summer on August 30th and it’s also doubling as a fundraising event for a good cause. CEO and Head Distiller at CH Distillery Tremaine Atkinson joins to share more.
Crowdfunding affordable Chicago housing | ChicagoNOW
Is the dream of homeownership fading in Chicago? Kinexx Modular Construction is teaming up with 20 professional athletes—including Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson—to change the landscape of urban real estate. Discover how this unique partnership and their innovative "funding league" are working to transform vacant urban lots into high-quality, attainable modular homes for Chicagoans. We dive into the future of modular construction, the power of community investment, and how this model could solve housing shortages across the country.
Is the dream of homeownership fading in Chicago? Kinexx Modular Construction is teaming up with 20 professional athletes—including Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson—to change the landscape of urban real estate. Discover how this unique partnership and their innovative "funding league" are working to transform vacant urban lots into high-quality, attainable modular homes for Chicagoans. We dive into the future of modular construction, the power of community investment, and how this model could solve housing shortages across the country.
Why Latino homelessness in Chicago is worse than it looks | ChicagoNOW
Homelessness among Latinos in Chicago is surging, but the data only tells half the story. Dr. Karlia Brown from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Research on Race & Public Policy joins ChicagoNOW to uncover the hidden reality behind the numbers including the massive rise in "doubled-up" homelessness.
Homelessness among Latinos in Chicago is surging, but the data only tells half the story. Dr. Karlia Brown from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Research on Race & Public Policy joins ChicagoNOW to uncover the hidden reality behind the numbers including the massive rise in "doubled-up" homelessness.
Most Illinois parents fall short on sunscreen for kids | ChicagoNOW
As families head into summer, a new statewide survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is raising concerns about how consistently parents are protecting kids from harmful sun exposure. The report found that fewer than half of Illinois parents always apply sunscreen to their children before outdoor activities, and many don’t reapply it as recommended. Dr. Anthony Mancini, Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Lurie Children’s joins ChicagoNOW to share more.
As families head into summer, a new statewide survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is raising concerns about how consistently parents are protecting kids from harmful sun exposure. The report found that fewer than half of Illinois parents always apply sunscreen to their children before outdoor activities, and many don’t reapply it as recommended. Dr. Anthony Mancini, Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Lurie Children’s joins ChicagoNOW to share more.
From Chinatown to the casino floor: Addressing problem gambling
One might not predict that the closure of a Chinatown gathering place would send patrons to the bright lights and loud machines of a local casino.
One might not predict that the closure of a Chinatown gathering place would send patrons to the bright lights and loud machines of a local casino.
From Chinatown to the casino floor: Addressing problem gambling
One might not predict that the closure of a Chinatown gathering place would send patrons to the bright lights and loud machines of a local casino.
One might not predict that the closure of a Chinatown gathering place would send patrons to the bright lights and loud machines of a local casino.
Fugitive wanted in Nevada arrested in Cook County
A Nevada man wanted on multiple felony charges, including robbery and domestic violence-related offenses, was arrested in suburban Cook County after authorities tracked him to Melrose Park.
A Nevada man wanted on multiple felony charges, including robbery and domestic violence-related offenses, was arrested in suburban Cook County after authorities tracked him to Melrose Park.
Iran latest: Trump making 'final determination' in Situation Room meeting
U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Why Flo & Santos thinks Dave Portnoy's 7.1 should be an 8 | Second Bite Pizza Review
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy visited the South Loop to review Flo & Santos, giving their traditional cheese pizza a 7.1 score. The general manager responds to the review, gently noting that "El Pres" might not be fully accustomed to classic Chicago tavern-style thin crust. From their unique Polish-Italian fusion menu to their signature square cuts, here is the "Inside Scoop" on why the restaurant feels their pizza earned a spot closer to an 8.0.
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy visited the South Loop to review Flo & Santos, giving their traditional cheese pizza a 7.1 score. The general manager responds to the review, gently noting that "El Pres" might not be fully accustomed to classic Chicago tavern-style thin crust. From their unique Polish-Italian fusion menu to their signature square cuts, here is the "Inside Scoop" on why the restaurant feels their pizza earned a spot closer to an 8.0.
Hawaii triple-murder suspect captured following massive manhunt
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
Greater Chicago Food Depository partnership aims to feed kids this summer
A local pantry partner and a participating family discuss how a new Fox 32 Cares initiative with the Greater Chicago Food Depository is helping meet rising food needs for kids and families during the summer months.
A local pantry partner and a participating family discuss how a new Fox 32 Cares initiative with the Greater Chicago Food Depository is helping meet rising food needs for kids and families during the summer months.
New immersive soccer arcade opens in Oak Brook ahead of World Cup
With the World Cup approaching, a new interactive soccer arcade in Oak Brook is giving fans a chance to compete in high-tech games and take part in upcoming free play events and tournaments.
With the World Cup approaching, a new interactive soccer arcade in Oak Brook is giving fans a chance to compete in high-tech games and take part in upcoming free play events and tournaments.
Man charged with shooting La Porte County deputy inside hospital pleads not guilty
The man charged with shooting La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson inside a hospital last week pleaded not guilty on Friday.
The man charged with shooting La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson inside a hospital last week pleaded not guilty on Friday.
Man charged with shooting La Porte County officer inside hospital pleads not guilty
The man charged with shooting La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson inside a hospital last week pleaded not guilty on Friday.
The man charged with shooting La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson inside a hospital last week pleaded not guilty on Friday.
Illinois lawmakers race clock on Bears stadium mega-project deal
With just days left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a mega-project bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, while key details and competing proposals remain in flux.
With just days left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a mega-project bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, while key details and competing proposals remain in flux.
Expert breaks down U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and questions over nuclear talks
Political science professor William Muck discusses whether the latest U.S.-Iran agreement can hold, what economic pressure means for Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and how the deal could impact oil prices and stability in the Middle East.
Political science professor William Muck discusses whether the latest U.S.-Iran agreement can hold, what economic pressure means for Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and how the deal could impact oil prices and stability in the Middle East.
Ohio, Ontario feeder ramps fully reopen after 17 months of construction
Chicago commuters are finally getting a break after more than a year of lane restrictions on two of the city’s busiest downtown feeder ramps.
Chicago commuters are finally getting a break after more than a year of lane restrictions on two of the city’s busiest downtown feeder ramps.
Downtown Chicago drivers get relief as Ohio and Ontario ramps reopen
All lanes have reopened on the Ohio and Ontario Street feeder ramps connecting downtown Chicago to the Kennedy Expressway after 17 months of construction.
All lanes have reopened on the Ohio and Ontario Street feeder ramps connecting downtown Chicago to the Kennedy Expressway after 17 months of construction.