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The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday.

A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.

A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.

There's a little critter in Schaumburg that's causing a bit of a mess on Christmas Eve.

ChicagoNOW hosts Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody look back at some of the stories from 2025 that stayed with us.

See Chicago through a whole new lens in this Fox Chicago Photographers Showcase, where our photographers share some of their most creative and visually compelling work. The showcase features a wide range of stories from across the city, including the story of an American classic, the Weber grill, a bold look at Malört, a drink only Chicagoans could love, and a rolling ice rink brought back from the brink.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s annual “Christmas Around the World” exhibit showcases dozens of decorated trees celebrating cultures and holiday traditions from across the globe.

Stolen Saddle, a country-themed bar in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, has transformed into a festive “Santa Baby” Christmas pop-up. The space is filled with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations, immersive photo ops and holiday drinks. Staff say it takes about three weeks to set everything up, with months of planning going into the pop-up each year.