Chicago Today

Musician Karl Jackson transforms tragedy into music with ukulele skills at Alchemy Arts
0:00
0:00 / 2:30
Things to do in Chicago

Musician Karl Jackson transforms tragedy into music with ukulele skills at Alchemy Arts

At Alchemy Arts, musician Karl Jackson shared his incredible story of resilience after a life-changing accident left him unable to play traditional instruments.

More Chicago Today Videos

Slide 1 of 31
Musician Karl Jackson transforms tragedy into music with ukulele skills at Alchemy Arts
play videoplay video2:30
Now Playing

Musician Karl Jackson transforms tragedy into music with ukulele skills at Alchemy Arts

Last-minute spring break escapes from Chicago: Top picks for adventure and luxury
play videoplay video2:07

Last-minute spring break escapes from Chicago: Top picks for adventure and luxury

Meet the elementary school podcasters making big impact
play videoplay video4:18

Meet the elementary school podcasters making big impact

Clara's in Woodridge brings back 1987 menu prices for one day only
play videoplay video5:17

Clara's in Woodridge brings back 1987 menu prices for one day only

Emily Bett Rickards talks ‘Queen of the Ring' and her body transformation
play videoplay video3:54

Emily Bett Rickards talks ‘Queen of the Ring' and her body transformation

Monster Ramen's gourmet bowls are taking over Chicago
play videoplay video3:34

Monster Ramen's gourmet bowls are taking over Chicago

Matt Friend's viral impressions take center stage at Chicago show
play videoplay video4:54

Matt Friend's viral impressions take center stage at Chicago show

‘Chicago Today' hosts takes you behind the scenes of their ‘Chicago Med' cameos
play videoplay video4:43

‘Chicago Today' hosts takes you behind the scenes of their ‘Chicago Med' cameos

Christian Stolte on 13 years of Chicago Fire and major crossover
play videoplay video5:09

Christian Stolte on 13 years of Chicago Fire and major crossover

Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week brings tasty deals and local gems
play videoplay video1:56

Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week brings tasty deals and local gems

North Side Restaurant Week serves up tasty deals across Chicago
play videoplay video4:04

North Side Restaurant Week serves up tasty deals across Chicago

New kids' book celebrates history and beauty of Black hair
play videoplay video3:34

New kids' book celebrates history and beauty of Black hair

‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical' plays at the Drury Lane Theater
play videoplay video4:31

‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical' plays at the Drury Lane Theater

Wine and soup? Surprising pairing you'll want to try
play videoplay video4:44

Wine and soup? Surprising pairing you'll want to try

James Beard semifinalist, Bixi Beer shares delicious bites
play videoplay video4:31

James Beard semifinalist, Bixi Beer shares delicious bites

Chicago designer Maria Pinto on fashion, legacy, and the art of staying local
play videoplay video2:54

Chicago designer Maria Pinto on fashion, legacy, and the art of staying local

Cesar's Killer Margaritas serves up legacy—and over a million margaritas
play videoplay video3:43

Cesar's Killer Margaritas serves up legacy—and over a million margaritas

Morris Chestnut & Harold Perrineau toast to their new bourbon, Sable
play videoplay video4:01

Morris Chestnut & Harold Perrineau toast to their new bourbon, Sable

Turning anything into ink: The Art of Pens in Chicago
play videoplay video5:31

Turning anything into ink: The Art of Pens in Chicago

Tickled Pink marks 20 years with a celebration for a cause
play videoplay video3:27

Tickled Pink marks 20 years with a celebration for a cause

Bringing Birria home: A new cookbook unlocks the flavor
play videoplay video3:34

Bringing Birria home: A new cookbook unlocks the flavor

Step inside Michael Jordan's former mansion, now a luxe rental for $230K
play videoplay video2:30

Step inside Michael Jordan's former mansion, now a luxe rental for $230K

Rugby returns to Soldier Field with high-stakes New Zealand vs. Ireland clash
play videoplay video6:53

Rugby returns to Soldier Field with high-stakes New Zealand vs. Ireland clash

The charm of Curaçao and why it should be your next travel destination
play videoplay video2:11

The charm of Curaçao and why it should be your next travel destination

Logan Square's first Black-owned taproom brings sweet twist to beer
play videoplay video4:26

Logan Square's first Black-owned taproom brings sweet twist to beer

A toast to love: perfect Prosecco pairings for Valentine's night
play videoplay video4:13

A toast to love: perfect Prosecco pairings for Valentine's night

SNL celebrates 50 years with a star-studded anniversary special
play videoplay video3:59

SNL celebrates 50 years with a star-studded anniversary special

Romance reads for Valentine's Day from a mother-daughter bookstore duo
play videoplay video3:44

Romance reads for Valentine's Day from a mother-daughter bookstore duo

Love, laughter, and lobster: Chef Jonathon Sawyer's Valentine's Day celebration
play videoplay video4:32

Love, laughter, and lobster: Chef Jonathon Sawyer's Valentine's Day celebration

Keke Palmer shines in Chicago: A blockbuster, a memoir, and a hair care legacy
play videoplay video4:25

Keke Palmer shines in Chicago: A blockbuster, a memoir, and a hair care legacy

Best-selling Chicago-based author shares salad recipes from her new cookbook
play videoplay video4:24

Best-selling Chicago-based author shares salad recipes from her new cookbook

Latest

New Chicago music venue to open this month, with dozens of concerts scheduled
play videoplay video0:25

New Chicago music venue to open this month, with dozens of concerts scheduled

Watch: Chicago chefs attempt world's largest cannabis-infused pizza for Pi day
play videoplay video0:29

Watch: Chicago chefs attempt world's largest cannabis-infused pizza for Pi day

Entertainment icon Snoop Dogg to perform at 2025 Illinois State Fair
play videoplay video0:26

Entertainment icon Snoop Dogg to perform at 2025 Illinois State Fair

Ravinia announces 2025 summer lineup: Cynthia Erivo, Lenny Kravitz, Beck and more
play videoplay video0:41

Ravinia announces 2025 summer lineup: Cynthia Erivo, Lenny Kravitz, Beck and more

Chicago weather: Thursday forecast
play videoplay video3:20

Chicago weather: Thursday forecast

Farmers, food pantries brace for impact of USDA cuts
play videoplay video2:06

Farmers, food pantries brace for impact of USDA cuts

Illinois' former top doctor tears up remembering height of COVID pandemic
play videoplay video3:52

Illinois' former top doctor tears up remembering height of COVID pandemic

WATCH: Semi hangs from west suburban overpass, snarling Eisenhower Expressway traffic
play videoplay video1:35

WATCH: Semi hangs from west suburban overpass, snarling Eisenhower Expressway traffic

Last-minute spring break escapes from Chicago: Top picks for adventure and luxury
play videoplay video2:07

Last-minute spring break escapes from Chicago: Top picks for adventure and luxury

La Roche-Posay, Proactiv products recalled over levels of cancer-causing ingredient
play videoplay video0:47

La Roche-Posay, Proactiv products recalled over levels of cancer-causing ingredient

Wednesday afternoon forecast: Warmer temps coming this week
play videoplay video2:18

Wednesday afternoon forecast: Warmer temps coming this week

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis to open 2 Italian restaurants in Chicago suburbs
play videoplay video0:47

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis to open 2 Italian restaurants in Chicago suburbs

Dashboard
Newsletters Local Weather Weather Alerts School Closings Investigations NBC 5 Responds Submit a tip Entertainment Traffic Sports Chicago Baseball Chicago Bears Chicago Blackhawks Health U.S. & World Making A Difference Chicago Today
About NBC Chicago Our News Standards Submit a Consumer Complaint Submit Photos and Video Contests Newsletters TV Schedule Our Apps Cozi TV
Contact Us