Former TV reporter opens up about addiction and career collapse | ChicagoNOW
Beth McDonough made a name for herself covering high-profile murders and breaking news until two DUIs ended her career and forced her to face a hidden battle with alcoholism. McDonough joins us to discuss her new memoir, Standby. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and...
Naperville’s annual India Day Parade and celebration canceled
Naperville’s India Day Parade has been canceled, officially canceling the entire India Day Celebration this year. India Day event canceled after initially being scaled back. Indian Community Outreach Chairman Krishna Bansal announced the cancellation on Monday, following the group’s initial decision to only cancel...
Chicago Public School Butter Cookies
You're making mealtime meaningful. 100% of the Share to Care sponsor fees fund meals for families in need. Classics need little fanfare, but it’s hard to hold back when something is this good, like this recipe for Chicago Public School Butter Cookies. A simple short list of ingredients has just the right ratio,...
Man angered by divorce paperwork fatally shoots daughter-in-law outside Schaumburg wedding: police
A man is facing charges for allegedly shooting and killing his daughter-in-law outside a wedding at a north suburban hotel on Friday night, police said.
AC issue prompts hours-long bypass at Rush ER during extreme heat in Chicago: spokesperson
An air conditioning issue prompted an hours-long bypass at Rush University Medical Center's emergency room during sweltering heat on Monday, a hospital spokesperson said.
Homelessness continues to get worse in Illinois, new data shows.
Illinois is facing an escalating homelessness crisis that has intensified over the past year. Data from the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count conducted in January 2024 reveals a troubling increase in the number of people without stable housing. The state’s homeless population surged to approximately 25,787...
Weiss Hospital Booted From Medicare Program As Safety-Net Hospital’s Problems Persist
UPTOWN — Medicare patients won’t be accepted at Weiss Memorial Hospital beginning next month after an investigation from the Illinois Department of Public Health, a move that could further overburden nearby hospitals as Weiss’ problems persist. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a public...
Armed thieves target at least 7 people in South Chicago: police
Chicago police are warning South Side residents about a series of armed robberies.
Person of interest in custody in connection with hateful vandalism in Little Village
A person of interest is in custody in connection with hateful vandalism spotted on the Southwest Side, Chicago police said.
Police release photos of SUV wanted in Pilsen hit-and-run, woman killed just before wedding
Chicago police have released surveillance photos of an SUV wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in the Pilsen neighborhood that killed a 22-year-old woman just before her wedding.