Mother’s Day 2025 food deals, discounts
Celebrate mom with free food, gift card rewards, and special deals from Burger King, KFC, Denny's and more this Mother’s Day, May 11.
Celebrate mom with free food, gift card rewards, and special deals from Burger King, KFC, Denny's and more this Mother’s Day, May 11.
Wedding season is here: How much will one cost in 2025?
May is underway and so is wedding season. As couples celebrate their big day and others attend as guests, some may wonder how much weddings typically cost.
May is underway and so is wedding season. As couples celebrate their big day and others attend as guests, some may wonder how much weddings typically cost.
Igloo cooler recall expanded after more finger injuries reported: What to know
An Igloo cooler recall has been expanded after dozens more finger injuries – including some amputations, officials said.
An Igloo cooler recall has been expanded after dozens more finger injuries – including some amputations, officials said.
President Trump says tariffs on China 'can't go any higher'
President Trump says he is willing to talk to China's president. This would be the first time the two have spoken since Trump escalated the trade war with China.
President Trump says he is willing to talk to China's president. This would be the first time the two have spoken since Trump escalated the trade war with China.
Chicago suburb named one of the most affordable cities in the US, report finds
A Chicago suburb landed on a new list of the most affordable places to live in the U.S. for 2025, according to a report by The Motley Fool.
A Chicago suburb landed on a new list of the most affordable places to live in the U.S. for 2025, according to a report by The Motley Fool.
Volvo recalls more than 400,000 vehicles in US: What to know
Volvo said the rearview camera image “does not display” and can reduce the driver's view – increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo said the rearview camera image “does not display” and can reduce the driver's view – increasing the risk of a crash.
Paris on Politics: Regulating Cryptocurrency in Illinois
President Trump has talked about a desire to make America the Crypto capital of the world. Here in Illinois, some lawmakers want to put regulations on the burgeoning crypto and blockchain industries.
President Trump has talked about a desire to make America the Crypto capital of the world. Here in Illinois, some lawmakers want to put regulations on the burgeoning crypto and blockchain industries.
Monthly gas bills could jump $7.50 under Nicor’s new proposal
The Citizens Utility Board is vowing to fight Nicor’s $309 million rate hike request.
The Citizens Utility Board is vowing to fight Nicor’s $309 million rate hike request.
CUB calls for Nicor to cut rate hike in half
The Citizens Utility Board is vowing to fight Nicor?s $309 million rate hike request.
The Citizens Utility Board is vowing to fight Nicor?s $309 million rate hike request.
Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Chicago home buyers ditch River North, West Loop | ChicagoNOW
Chicago home buyers are ditching the downtown area, including the River North and West Loop neighborhoods. Where are they going? Realtor and Chicago native Matt Laricy answer that and more. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago home buyers are ditching the downtown area, including the River North and West Loop neighborhoods. Where are they going? Realtor and Chicago native Matt Laricy answer that and more. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Less than a third of Americans expect to buy a home in the next 5 years, poll finds
Homeownership rates aren't likely to increase substantially in the next few years, and most Americans aren't confident in the housing market, a new poll found.
Homeownership rates aren't likely to increase substantially in the next few years, and most Americans aren't confident in the housing market, a new poll found.
Canned beans recalled in 23 states: What to know
Thousands of cans of baked beans that have been sold in states across the country are being recalled. Here’s what to know.
Thousands of cans of baked beans that have been sold in states across the country are being recalled. Here’s what to know.
Here’s where property taxes rose the most in the last few years
A new LendingTree analysis shows that property taxes rose in every major US metro between 2021 and 2023, with some cities seeing hikes of more than 20%.
A new LendingTree analysis shows that property taxes rose in every major US metro between 2021 and 2023, with some cities seeing hikes of more than 20%.
Tomatoes recalled in 14 states due to salmonella risk: What to know
Tomatoes sold in 14 U.S. states have been recalled over concerns of possible salmonella contamination. Here's what to know.
Tomatoes sold in 14 U.S. states have been recalled over concerns of possible salmonella contamination. Here's what to know.
National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: How teachers can get free meals, discounts, and more
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs May 5–9, and dozens of national brands are offering special deals, freebies, and savings to thank educators for their hard work.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs May 5–9, and dozens of national brands are offering special deals, freebies, and savings to thank educators for their hard work.
Best and worst summer jobs: Fox Chicago staff answers | ChicagoNOW
Fox Chicago?s Mike Caplan used to work at Six Flags, guessing people's age, height and month they were born. Here are some of the jobs our staff members have held, including their favorites and least favorites. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Fox Chicago?s Mike Caplan used to work at Six Flags, guessing people's age, height and month they were born. Here are some of the jobs our staff members have held, including their favorites and least favorites. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
More young Americans turn to mini or micro-retirements to combat job burnout
More and more young adults are trying to balance work and rest with the growing trend of mini or micro-retirements.
More and more young adults are trying to balance work and rest with the growing trend of mini or micro-retirements.
Subway closed 600 locations last year; 7,600 since 2015: Report
Subway closed 600 locations in 2024, dropping below 20,000 restaurants for the first time in 20 years.
Subway closed 600 locations in 2024, dropping below 20,000 restaurants for the first time in 20 years.


















