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Born in July and abandoned soon afterward, Punch-kun now treats a stuffed orangutan like the mother he never had. (Courtesy @20230605x_x via Storyful)

Chicago was the only city where Chase offered a debit card featuring the local skyline. The bank says they will no longer be issued starting Feb. 13.

Rumors of hyaluronic acid procedures among Olympic ski jumpers have raised questions about effects, safety and fairness. Dr. Caughlin explains the claims and potential impact.  

Burger King President Tom Curtis explains how the fast-food chain is letting customers share feedback straight to the top and how he plans to manage the likely flood of messages. 

Harvard’s Avi Loeb joins the conversation as former President Obama’s remarks about extraterrestrial life go viral.  

Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, says the company’s human composting service is designed to provide an eco-friendly final arrangement now available to families across Illinois.

Melissa Ben-Ishay offers simple ways to host a fun and flavorful Valentine’s Day event. 

A new illustrated book offers a modern take on the retelling of a classic fairy tale. 

A grandmother and two brothers are raising money for sarcoma treatment using Minecraft streams and custom cryptocurrency called Grandmacoin. 

A U.S. federal pilot shares his experience navigating icy waters on Lake Michigan. 

A unique photobooth studio opens tomorrow, giving Chicagoans the chance to take pictures in a variety of machines from around the world.   

Motivational speaker and Ironman competitor shares lessons from his journey and new children’s book series. 

 Kristin Cabot, who made headlines last summer after a kiss-cam moment went viral at a Coldplay concert, will speak at a Washington D.C. conference on crisis communication and managing public scrutiny. 

A local woman is transforming a sourdough baking hobby into a thriving small business after a post on Nextdoor sparked unexpected demand.