White Castle unveils gift guide, complete with slider ornament and ugly Christmas sweaters
I'm dreaming of a White (Castle) Christmas!
Chicago's City Motivators seek Christmas gift donations for local kids
City Motivators, a small but impactful volunteer organization on Chicago's South Side, is reaching out to the community for Christmas gift donations.
City Motivators seek Christmas gift donations for Chicago kids
City Motivators, a small but impactful volunteer organization on Chicago's South Side, is reaching out to the community for Christmas gift donations.
9-year-old Chicago shooting victim's mother organizes Christmas toy drive in his memory
A bittersweet toy drive is currently underway on the Near North Side in honor of 9-year-old Janari Ricks.
9-year-old shooting victim's mother organizes Christmas toy drive in his memory
A bittersweet toy drive is currently underway on the Near North Side in honor of 9-year-old Janari Ricks.
Scam alert: Gift card cloning on the rise
While you're busy doing your holiday shopping, thieves and scammers are getting creative with ways to make money off consumers.
The Toy Insider: Toys for all ages
Still looking for some gifts for your kids? Here are some of the hottest toys this holiday season!
Mariah Carey reacts to being dethroned from the top Hot 100 spot
Brenda Lee scored the No. 1 spot this week after peaking at No. 2 the last four holiday seasons behind Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Adopt or foster during Howlidays at Heartland Animal Shelter
Luke is just one of many pups looking for their forever home while passing time at Heartland Animal Shelter in Wheeling. Heartland is seeing an increase in intakes and needs your help this holiday season.
Celebrate 'Pinkmas' with Chicago's Museum of Ice Cream
The Museum of Ice Cream has sweet treats, holiday cheer and even a sprinkle pool to celebrate the all encompassing holiday, Pinkmas. The tour of the museum comes with unlimited ice cream, say no more.
Making gingerbread houses with Taste Buds Kitchen
It's as simple as glue and stick! The holidays are coming in hot and that means it's time to get to work building homes for your gingerbread men. Taste Buds Kitchen offers decorating workshops for ages all ages.
Latin American Marketplace coming to Fox Valley Mall
The DuPage Hispanic Alliance is hosting an artisan Latin American Marketplace at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora next weekend. This is the place to find unique gifts for those hard-to-shop for people in your life. Vendors will be selling hand-crafted clothing, jewelry and much more.
Looking for free hot cocoa? Starbucks has you covered this month
What better way to celebrate the end of a long week than with a free cup of hot cocoa? Starbucks has a sweet new deal just for you.
Phipps Academy of Barbering give free haircuts to Park Forest students
Students in Park Forest are getting their hair cut for free just in time for the holidays. It's the second year of free haircuts, provided by barbers from the Phipps Academy of Barbering in Brighton Park.
Christmas tree lighting ceremony honors fallen heroes in Chicago
The Christmas tree at Chicago's Public Safety Headquarters took on a special significance Friday as Gold Star and Gold Badge families gathered to wrap presents for children living in domestic violence shelters.
Cook County leaders light menorah on second day of Hanukkah
The Festival of Lights is inspiring Jewish joy in difficult times as the second day of Hanukkah arrives.
Christmas tree lighting ceremony honors fallen heroes at Public Safety Headquarters
The Christmas tree at Chicago's Public Safety Headquarters took on a special significance Friday as Gold Star and Gold Badge families gathered to wrap presents for children living in domestic violence shelters.
Cook County leaders participate in menorah lighting in downtown Chicago
Community officials celebrated Hanukkah Friday with a menorah lighting at the Cook County building downtown.
The hottest toys that every '80s and '90s kid wished for – and parents fought for
From Atari to Cabbage Patch Kids to Tickle Me Elmo, here's what you always wanted – and maybe even had – if you were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Did your favorite make the list?
How much is too much caffeine?
Heath experts are warning that an extra cup of coffee could have lasting affects on your health. Doses up to 400 mg are generally safe for adults, any more than that can cause anxiety or heart palpitations.



















