Charcuterie board tips to steal the show this holiday season
Whether you're going to someone's house or hosting an event for the holidays, a cheese or charcuterie board is always the perfect thing to put together.
Whether you're going to someone's house or hosting an event for the holidays, a cheese or charcuterie board is always the perfect thing to put together.
St. Patrick High School engineering program builds futures for Chicago students
Saint Patrick High School's Engineering and Fabrication program offers students hands-on training in skills like 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting, preparing them for careers in engineering, manufacturing, and trades.
Saint Patrick High School's Engineering and Fabrication program offers students hands-on training in skills like 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting, preparing them for careers in engineering, manufacturing, and trades.
PAWS Chicago's annual holiday adopt-a-thon aims to find forever homes for 200 pets
We are smack dab in the middle of the 2024 PAWS Holiday Adopt-a-thon. The event started last week and will run through Saturday. The goal is to match 200 pets with loving families just in time for the holidays
We are smack dab in the middle of the 2024 PAWS Holiday Adopt-a-thon. The event started last week and will run through Saturday. The goal is to match 200 pets with loving families just in time for the holidays
Here are the hottest toys to get for the kids on your holiday shopping list
Sometimes it's hard to know which toys are still cool for the kids in your life. If you need some last-minute gift ideas for kids, James Zahn with The Toy Insider has the scoop.
Sometimes it's hard to know which toys are still cool for the kids in your life. If you need some last-minute gift ideas for kids, James Zahn with The Toy Insider has the scoop.
Check out some fun winter activities at Wonder City
Shoppers can ice skate, visit with Santa and so much more!
Shoppers can ice skate, visit with Santa and so much more!
Chicago baker makes challah-based treats to celebrate Hanukkah
Jewish families are getting ready to light up the menorah for Hannukah. They use a special bread called challah. A Chicago-based baker is showing how she makes special treats for the holiday.
Jewish families are getting ready to light up the menorah for Hannukah. They use a special bread called challah. A Chicago-based baker is showing how she makes special treats for the holiday.
Chicago musician revives 80s rock for epilepsy research
A Chicago musician is reviving some forgotten rock n' roll hits from the 1980s to help benefit epilepsy research.
A Chicago musician is reviving some forgotten rock n' roll hits from the 1980s to help benefit epilepsy research.
127 years ago, Chicago area students played a historic game for girl's sports
On this day in Chicago history: a milestone for girl's sports. Exactly 127 years ago, Illinois' very fist inter-scholastic girls basketball game took place, although the sport was later dubbed "un-ladylike."
On this day in Chicago history: a milestone for girl's sports. Exactly 127 years ago, Illinois' very fist inter-scholastic girls basketball game took place, although the sport was later dubbed "un-ladylike."
South Loop children's museum offers interactive exhibits for kids
The Play Street Museum South Loop is an interactive children?s museum & indoor play area designed to fuel imaginations.
The Play Street Museum South Loop is an interactive children?s museum & indoor play area designed to fuel imaginations.
Chicago firefighters give holiday gifts to kids sick in the hospital
Chicago first responders were helping make a difference at Saint Anthony Children's Hospital's toy drive.
Chicago first responders were helping make a difference at Saint Anthony Children's Hospital's toy drive.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago adds several new fish to underwater exhibit
There are plenty of fish in the sea at Brookfield Zoo Chicago with new fish added to their underwater exhibit.
There are plenty of fish in the sea at Brookfield Zoo Chicago with new fish added to their underwater exhibit.
How President-elect Trump's tariffs will affect small businesses
On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump made imposing tariffs on foreign manufacturers a cornerstone of his economic plan.
On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump made imposing tariffs on foreign manufacturers a cornerstone of his economic plan.
Tiffany Henyard warns Thornton Township could shut down and workers laid off
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard warned the township could shut down on Wednesday because it can?t renew its insurance.
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard warned the township could shut down on Wednesday because it can?t renew its insurance.
What was the motive in the Madison, Wisconsin school shooting?
Madison police said identifying the motive in the shooting at a Christian school this week is their top priority.
Madison police said identifying the motive in the shooting at a Christian school this week is their top priority.
Portable TV player, home cocktail maker among best tech gifts for holidays
You can always count on the gift of a gadget to bring holiday smiles. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shared some of the best tech gift options.
You can always count on the gift of a gadget to bring holiday smiles. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shared some of the best tech gift options.
Congress unveils bill to avert government shutdown, provide $100B in disaster aid
Congressional leaders are unveiling their plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by the Friday federal funding deadline.
Congressional leaders are unveiling their plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by the Friday federal funding deadline.
Return flight for 2 NASA astronauts stuck in space delayed again
Six months later, a one-week mission is getting even longer for two NASA astronauts stuck in space.
Six months later, a one-week mission is getting even longer for two NASA astronauts stuck in space.
As global conflict rises, so do use of private bomb shelters
Escalating global tensions are causing people to order their own private bomb shelters. But experts say it may not be necessary to start digging.
Escalating global tensions are causing people to order their own private bomb shelters. But experts say it may not be necessary to start digging.
Chicago thrift stores ready to provide affordable, stylish holiday fits
With the holiday season in full swing, you may be heading out to different parties with an outfit. But why bother breaking the bank when there are great finds at local thrift stores?
With the holiday season in full swing, you may be heading out to different parties with an outfit. But why bother breaking the bank when there are great finds at local thrift stores?
Chicago's Navy Pier has plenty of fun activities at 'Light Up the Lake'
Chicago's Navy Pier has fun activities all year round and for the holidays, they're lighting up the lake.
Chicago's Navy Pier has fun activities all year round and for the holidays, they're lighting up the lake.



















