No More Car Talk as WBEZ Turns More Airtime over to Podcasts July 2, 2026 at 4:56 p.m. Meanwhile, Saturday stalwarts This American Life and Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me each get bumped back an hour. Adjust your weekend routines accordingly.
Nature’s Rage July 2, 2026 at 5:09 p.m. Lightning, blizzards, suffocating fog—photographer Nick Ulivieri captures Chicago at its most extreme.
Does Anthony Rizzo Gyrate More Than Any Other Player in the MLB? July 2, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. It sure seems like it—check out these priceless GIFs.
Watch the Final Spin of Navy Pier’s Ferris Wheel July 2, 2026 at 5:16 p.m. The 20-year-old ride stopped spinning on Sunday. It will be replaced next summer with an even bigger wheel.
Here's Why Common Canceled Aahh! Fest for 2015 July 2, 2026 at 5:20 p.m. This year, the artist didn't have all the tools to make it "as dope as it could be."
Pilsen Community Books is a Bookstore for the Digital Age July 2, 2026 at 5:18 p.m. With a minimalist approach to the store and a beautiful Instagram, this used bookshop is catching up with the times.
The Five Best Geological Features on the South Side July 2, 2026 at 5:21 p.m. Gentle Reader, there's more to the South Side than just a so-called chip on its shoulder.
Where to Watch the Fireworks in Chicago on July 4 July 2, 2026 at 5:35 p.m. Want to watch on the water, on the beach, or away from the crowds? Here's where to go.