Reusable water bottles hold 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seat, study finds
Reusable bottles can hold twice as many germs as the kitchen sink, four times the amount of bacteria as a computer mouse and 14 times more than a pet bowl.
Reusable bottles can hold twice as many germs as the kitchen sink, four times the amount of bacteria as a computer mouse and 14 times more than a pet bowl.
'Coolest Thing Made in Illinois' competition nearing end, here are the products
Rockford area products are among the coolest things made in Illinois.
Rockford area products are among the coolest things made in Illinois.
About 100 safety recalls issued for children's products last year
There were 19 recalls for excessive levels of lead, an increase in flammable clothing recalls, and a decrease in recall announcements on social media.
There were 19 recalls for excessive levels of lead, an increase in flammable clothing recalls, and a decrease in recall announcements on social media.
Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank parent
A class action lawsuit is being filed against the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank. Court documents allege the company didn't disclose the risks that future interest rate increases would have on its business.
A class action lawsuit is being filed against the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank. Court documents allege the company didn't disclose the risks that future interest rate increases would have on its business.
Purina recalls more dog food over potentially elevated levels of vitamin D
Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.
Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.
Suburban man facing federal charges in COVID-19 testing fraud scheme
A man from northwest suburban Inverness who owned a COVID-19 testing lab in Chicago is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme.
A man from northwest suburban Inverness who owned a COVID-19 testing lab in Chicago is facing federal charges for his alleged role in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme.
Pi Day 2023: Where to get freebies and deals on pizza, pie and more
Tuesday, March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi, and some restaurants are offering deals in celebration.
Tuesday, March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi, and some restaurants are offering deals in celebration.
‘It’s true’: Buffalo Wild Wings sarcastically responds to boneless wings lawsuit
A man is suing Buffalo Wild Wings for deception, claiming its boneless wings are basically chicken nuggets and customers are paying too much money.
A man is suing Buffalo Wild Wings for deception, claiming its boneless wings are basically chicken nuggets and customers are paying too much money.
Biden tells US to have confidence in banks after 2 collapse
President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.
President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.
Abandoned Woodlawn block transformed into 30 news homes worth millions
The Cook County Land Bank Authority is celebrating a major development in Chicago’s South Side.
The Cook County Land Bank Authority is celebrating a major development in Chicago’s South Side.
Abandoned Woodlawn block transformed into 30 news homes worth millions
The Cook County Land Bank Authority is celebrating a major development in Chicago’s South Side.
The Cook County Land Bank Authority is celebrating a major development in Chicago’s South Side.
U.S. employers add 311K jobs last month
New data shows the economy added 311,000 new jobs in February, and that means the Federal Reserve could soon be moving forward with another rate hike.
New data shows the economy added 311,000 new jobs in February, and that means the Federal Reserve could soon be moving forward with another rate hike.
Nearly 60,000 Maxi-Cosi, Safety 1st car seats recalled due to failing base
Maxi-Cosi did say the impacted car seats can still be used as long as the base is secured using a seatbelt.
Maxi-Cosi did say the impacted car seats can still be used as long as the base is secured using a seatbelt.
Here's where you can get free coffee to help deal with daylight saving time
Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12 for most of the U.S., meaning more daylight in the evenings and potentially less sleep.
Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12 for most of the U.S., meaning more daylight in the evenings and potentially less sleep.
Epoch Everlasting Play recalls more than 3.2M toys due to choking hazard; 2 deaths reported
The toys were sold at various stores nationwide including Walmart and Meijer, as well as online on Amazon and the Calico Critters website.
The toys were sold at various stores nationwide including Walmart and Meijer, as well as online on Amazon and the Calico Critters website.
Aldi suffers Easter marshmallow blunder: 'We can’t even defend this one'
An Easter Bunny marshmallow snack from Aldi caught the attention of many Twitter users after a shopper posted a photo, showing the suggestively-shaped snacks.
An Easter Bunny marshmallow snack from Aldi caught the attention of many Twitter users after a shopper posted a photo, showing the suggestively-shaped snacks.
Here are the cities that tip the best, study finds
Cleveland claimed the number one spot as the best tipping city in the nation based on the new study.
Cleveland claimed the number one spot as the best tipping city in the nation based on the new study.
Chairs sold at TJMaxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls recalled after reported injuries
There were 10 reported injuries including strains, bruising and a concussion.
There were 10 reported injuries including strains, bruising and a concussion.
$2B Powerball winner Edwin Castro buys $22.5M Hollywood Hills mansion: report
Edwin Castro splurged on the Hollywood Hills mansion less than 30 days after his record-setting $2.04 billion lottery win was first announced on Valentine's Day,
Edwin Castro splurged on the Hollywood Hills mansion less than 30 days after his record-setting $2.04 billion lottery win was first announced on Valentine's Day,
Adidas figuring out what to do with all their Yeezy shoes after split with Ye
The company's CEO said Wednesday that selling the popular line of shoes would mean paying royalties to Ye. He says destroying them could raise "sustainability issues,” while restitching them for resale “is not very honest.”
The company's CEO said Wednesday that selling the popular line of shoes would mean paying royalties to Ye. He says destroying them could raise "sustainability issues,” while restitching them for resale “is not very honest.”