Love to sleep? Dream job will pay you $1,300 to test 5-star hotel beds
A luxury linen company is looking for someone to test out beds in five-star hotels around England.
Easy and simple Thanksgiving recipes to give a whirl this year
Chef Rebekah Ziesmer from Conagra Brands breaks down a few simple recipes to add a special flavor to this year's Thanksgiving festivities.
Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
Woman smacks boyfriend on the head during Disneyland proposal, says she thought he was 'trolling'
A woman’s unexpected reaction to her boyfriend proposing to her during a trip to Disneyland may not have made the moment as magical as the couple probably would’ve wanted, but at least it made them viral stars.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
O'Hare Airport fairly empty on weekend before Thanksgiving as CDC begs people to stay home
The CDC and local governments are begging people to stay home this Thanksgiving, and at O'Hare on Saturday, we found the baggage claim practically empty.
Pizza restaurant worker’s lie led to South Australia lockdown, officials say
When an employee of a pizza restaurant lied to contact tracers in South Australia, it led to a strict lockdown across the entire Australian state, officials said Friday.
Colorado residents wait in 14-hour drive-thru line at new In-N-Out
According to local police, customers had to wait a whopping 14 hours for take-out food at the new In-N-Out Burger in Aurora, Colorado Friday afternoon.
Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.
First Black-led, Trans-run LGBTQ center on South Side
This is National Transgender Awareness Week. Chicago-based Brave Space Alliance is the first Black-led Trans-run LGBTQ center on the South Side. LaSaia Wade talks about the significance of the work they're doing.
New Virtual 5k in Wicker Park and Bucktown
Like so many annual events in Chicago, Small Business Saturday is going to look a lot different than in years past. To raise awareness for this year's event, the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is holding its first-ever Virtual 5K. Pam Maass has a preview.
Lovin' Local: Firehouse Subs in Oak Lawn
We take you to Oak Lawn to catch up with the owners of Firehouse Subs. Owner Bret Jefferies, a real-life Chicago firefighter, joins us alongside his wife and co-owner Michelle.
Chicago angler hooks state record burbot fish caught in Diversey Harbor
A Chicago angler recently hooked a record-breaking fish, an extra-special achievement as it marked the first time the fisherman has caught this kind of specimen.
Have a good Chipotle order? The restaurant chain may pay you $10,000 for it
The #ChipotleRoyalty TikTok contest will award three winners cash and feature their go-to orders on digital menus.
US Postal Service expands Operation Santa program nationwide
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Garrett Popcorn to be sold in Chicagoland grocery stores for the first time
Garrett Popcorn Shops said on Wednesday that the business is launching into Chicagoland grocers for the first time.
It'll be 'years' before pre-COVID tourism numbers return, cities project
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Oreo to release gluten-free cookie in 2021
Oreo has announced it will be releasing a gluten-free version in January 2021.
Baskin-Robbins brings back 'Turkey Cake' with ice cream stuffing and sugar-cone legs
Dessert lovers will want to go ham on this Thanksgiving turkey.