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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 4244
- Years Active
- 2025
Eberflus Returns: Business or Personal?
Matt Eberflus returns to Soldier Field as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator, facing his former team, the Bears. Despite the emotional homecoming, Eberflus is laser-focused on fixing the Cowboys' def…
00:01:51 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Buddy Guy Rocks Navy Pier: Chicago Blues Celebration
Blues legend Buddy Guy electrifies Chicago's Navy Pier on September 18th as part of Chicago Live!, a celebration of the city's vibrant music scene. Expect electrifying guitar, soulful voice, and a pa…
00:01:53 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Laberinto: Chicago's Exclusive Speakeasy
Escape the ordinary at Laberinto, Chicago's exclusive West Loop speakeasy. With only 25 spots available nightly, this hidden gem offers an intimate, reservation-only experience. Discover expertly cra…
00:01:44 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago Latino Theater Festival: Voices on Stage
Chicago's Latino voices take center stage! The Chicago International Latino Theater Festival returns September 18th, spotlighting groundbreaking performances, workshops, and community events. Executi…
00:02:08 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago's Hamburger Hop: North vs. South Burger Battle
Chicago's Hamburger Hop is back, pitting North Side versus South Side chefs in an epic burger battle for city-wide bragging rights! Expect intense flavor combos, hometown pride, and a delicious rival…
00:01:59 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
ICE Raids Spark Fear in Chicago: A Community Responds
Chicago on Edge: Fear grips immigrant communities as ICE presence surges. Advocates are sounding the alarm after recent detentions, including a man seized in a Home Depot parking lot and roofers appr…
00:02:00 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
DC Officials Clash with Congress Over City Control
DC city leaders went to Congress to fight for control of their streets! Hear how they defended their decisions and demanded the power to handle their own police and public safety. Did they convince C…
00:02:06 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Blackhawks Rebuild: Youth Movement & 30 Wins?
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson demands improvement, pinning hopes on young talent to exceed 30 wins after a six-year drought. Coach Blashill is pushing an up-tempo style, prioritizing performance over v…
00:02:11 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Illinois SAFE-T Act: GOP Pushes for Changes
Illinois Republicans are pushing for changes to the SAFE-T Act after a federal order ended cashless bail nationwide, sparking debate over public safety and fairness. GOP legislators propose stricter …
00:01:48 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
White Sox Booth: Awkward Hot Dogs and Broadcast Changes?
Did a Chicago-style hot dog doom a White Sox broadcaster? Relive the awkward on-air moment that fueled rumors of John Schriffen's potential exit. Is his style all wrong for the South Side? We dissect…
00:02:21 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago Northwest Side: ICE Raids Spark Community Solidarity
Chicago's Northwest Side saw a surge in ICE activity, sparking community rapid response teams to monitor and document the situation. Volunteers faced intimidation while filming, but the community ral…
00:02:01 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Elgin Vigil: Standing with Immigrant Families After Raids
Elgin community rallies against inhumane immigration raids! Discover how residents, faith leaders, and elected officials united at an interfaith vigil to support targeted families and condemn federal…
00:02:25 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago Block Party is Back!
Chicago's biggest block party is back! ChicagoNOW spotlights Block Club Chicago's free neighborhood celebration, promising live music, food, and community unity after years of pandemic interruptions.…
00:01:59 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago Gala: A Marine's Fight and a Star's Tribute for Epilepsy Cure
Retired Marine Captain Jack Somers battles post-traumatic epilepsy and joins Broadway star Miguel Cervantes, who tragically lost his daughter to the disease, at a Chicago gala to benefit CURE Epileps…
00:02:03 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Interstellar Visitor: Comet or Something More?
Is it a comet, alien tech, or something else entirely? A newly discovered interstellar object is blazing through our solar system, baffling scientists and igniting imaginations. With its unusual spee…
00:01:58 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Power in America: Schoolyard Bullies and Political Leaders
Is America being run like a schoolyard? This episode exposes how those in power, from political leaders to corporations, are crushing dissent and silencing critics. Discover the chilling effect on fr…
00:02:30 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago ICE Raids: Fear, Solidarity, and Resilience
Chicago's Northwest Side is reeling after ICE raids sparked fear and arrests, but a powerful community response is emerging. Neighbors are mobilizing, offering support, creating watch groups, and sha…
00:01:50 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Lemont Oktoberfest: Brews, BBQ, and Big Fun
Pollyanna Brewing's 10th Annual Oktoberfest is hitting Lemont, Illinois on September 18th! Get ready for a day of craft beer, classic pretzels, and mouthwatering barbecue from Weber Grill at the awes…
00:01:38 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Pritzker Photo Scandal: Murder Suspect at Peace Event
Illinois Governor in Crisis: A photo with an alleged murderer has vanished from a state website, igniting outrage and questions about vetting processes. Days before a deadly smash-and-grab, JB Pritzk…
00:02:15 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
NWI High School Football Rankings: Big Plays, Big Moves
Northwest Indiana High School Football is on FIRE! Crown Point remains undefeated after a record-breaking play, while Andrean jumps to third thanks to Ethan Reyna's monster performance. Discover whic…
00:02:12 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
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