Local pup takes home Pet Lover’s Choice Award | ChicagoNOW
Pancake, a local dog known for her playful personality, has been crowned a 2026 Pet Lover’s Choice Award winner.
Pancake, a local dog known for her playful personality, has been crowned a 2026 Pet Lover’s Choice Award winner.
Lawmakers demand change to SAFE-T Act following deadly Chicago police shooting | ChicagoNOW
Following the shooting death of a Chicago police officer and critical injury of another, Senate Republican Leader John Curran is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to revise the SAFE-T Act.
Following the shooting death of a Chicago police officer and critical injury of another, Senate Republican Leader John Curran is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to revise the SAFE-T Act.
Live Nation's $30 ticket deal starts today. See which artists are coming to Chicago
Live Nation is offering $30 concert tickets for a limited time. Here’s a list of included shows in the Chicago area.
Live Nation is offering $30 concert tickets for a limited time. Here’s a list of included shows in the Chicago area.
Mega Projects bill makes its way to IL Senate as Bears meet with NFL
As Illinois state lawmakers continue to weigh the "Mega Projects" bill that the Chicago Bears want passed to build a new stadium, team officials are meeting with the NFL's Stadium Committee on their future plans.
As Illinois state lawmakers continue to weigh the "Mega Projects" bill that the Chicago Bears want passed to build a new stadium, team officials are meeting with the NFL's Stadium Committee on their future plans.
Chicago men busted with drugs, mushrooms, guns in Evanston: police
Four people have been charged after police seized drugs and guns over the weekend in north suburban Evanston.
Four people have been charged after police seized drugs and guns over the weekend in north suburban Evanston.
Venezuelan migrant charged in Loyola student's killing enters plea
A migrant accused of killing a Loyola freshman on Chicago’s lakefront entered a plea in court Wednesday.
A migrant accused of killing a Loyola freshman on Chicago’s lakefront entered a plea in court Wednesday.
NeighborSpace brings green space to Chicago
An organization called NeighborSpace is helping transform Chicago’s “concrete jungle,” encouraging residents to get their hands in the dirt.
An organization called NeighborSpace is helping transform Chicago’s “concrete jungle,” encouraging residents to get their hands in the dirt.
Chicago Fire ride six-game unbeaten streak into U.S. Open Cup clash with St. Louis City
The Chicago Fire are preparing for a U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 matchup against St. Louis City.
The Chicago Fire are preparing for a U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 matchup against St. Louis City.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry launches after-hours “Thrift Lab” event
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is introducing a new after-hours experience called Thrift Lab featuring the Lillstreet Art Center community, with hands-on demonstrations and sustainable fashion tips.
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is introducing a new after-hours experience called Thrift Lab featuring the Lillstreet Art Center community, with hands-on demonstrations and sustainable fashion tips.
New Chicago legislation aims to protect domestic violence survivors in the workplace
A proposed measure discussed Ald. Monet Wilson (2nd) seeks to protect domestic violence survivors from workplace retaliation and encourage them to speak up without fear of losing their jobs.
A proposed measure discussed Ald. Monet Wilson (2nd) seeks to protect domestic violence survivors from workplace retaliation and encourage them to speak up without fear of losing their jobs.
How to keep kids safe in the water before summer | ChicagoNOW
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, and experts say prevention starts now. Leaders from Lurie Children’s and Goldfish Swim School share steps parents can take to keep kids safe in the water.
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, and experts say prevention starts now. Leaders from Lurie Children’s and Goldfish Swim School share steps parents can take to keep kids safe in the water.
Local author explains ‘90s memories in new children’s book | ChicagoNOW
A Downers Grove mom is turning ‘90s nostalgia into a children’s book designed to connect millennial parents and their children.
A Downers Grove mom is turning ‘90s nostalgia into a children’s book designed to connect millennial parents and their children.
Teens charged in string of armed robberies across Chicago
Two teenage boys were charged in connection with three armed robberies last month across a pair of Chicago neighborhoods.
Two teenage boys were charged in connection with three armed robberies last month across a pair of Chicago neighborhoods.
Bears stadium future comes into focus as team meets with NFL
Argie Karafotias weighs in on the push for an Arlington Heights stadium as the Chicago Bears face pressure from the NFL to clarify their long-term plans.
Argie Karafotias weighs in on the push for an Arlington Heights stadium as the Chicago Bears face pressure from the NFL to clarify their long-term plans.
Chicago police: Man wrapped in blanket accused in CTA battery incident
Chicago police are searching for a man after an incident on a CTA train in the Loop Monday morning.
Chicago police are searching for a man after an incident on a CTA train in the Loop Monday morning.
Chicago woman arrested nearly 2 years after teen shot outside Gately Stadium
A Chicago woman has been charged with shooting and critically wounding a 15-year-old boy outside a South Side stadium nearly two years ago.
A Chicago woman has been charged with shooting and critically wounding a 15-year-old boy outside a South Side stadium nearly two years ago.
Rapper Lil Zay Osama among 6 others charged in Winnetka home invasion, feds say
Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama and five other men were charged in connection with a home invasion in north suburban Winnetka last month
Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama and five other men were charged in connection with a home invasion in north suburban Winnetka last month
Rapper Lil Zay Osama among 6 charged in Winnetka home invasion, feds say
Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama and five other men were charged in connection with a home invasion in north suburban Winnetka last month.
Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama and five other men were charged in connection with a home invasion in north suburban Winnetka last month.
Smash-and-grab thieves hit business on Chicago's SW Side
Chicago police are investigating after a group of offenders crashed a Jeep into a currency exchange early Wednesday on the Southwest Side.
Chicago police are investigating after a group of offenders crashed a Jeep into a currency exchange early Wednesday on the Southwest Side.
Chicago man charged after loaded gun found during River North traffic stop
A Chicago man is facing felony charges after police said they found a loaded gun during a traffic stop Friday in the River North neighborhood.
A Chicago man is facing felony charges after police said they found a loaded gun during a traffic stop Friday in the River North neighborhood.