Stan’s Donuts opens first shop on the South Side
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee open its first South Side location in Hyde Park, and two people won a golden donut which gets them free donuts for life.
Chef Gordon Ramsay to open new restaurant in Chicago
"I absolutely love Chicago and consider it one of the best food cities in the world," said Ramsay. "I'm so excited to introduce Gordon Ramsay Burger in the heart of River North. This restaurant will highlight our signature burger, which blends different cuts of beef, creating a really powerful flavor that our guests love."
Glamping near Chicago: Be outdoors in style and comfort
When it comes to glamping, you won’t find skunks in the tents and worry about being eaten by bears. It’s all about being outdoors without leaving behind the conveniences you expect at a hotel.
Lightfoot proposal would ban alcohol sales at Chicago stores after midnight
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling alcohol at stores late at night is a public safety issue.
Lightfoot unveils plans for affordable Loop skyscraper
An affordable high rise is opening up in the Loop. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leaders announced plans on Tuesday for a 20-story building next to Pritzker Park.
Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies
The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.
Free Slurpee Day 2021: 7-Eleven giveaway to last entire month of July
7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.
Chicago bus driver jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day to relieve stress
A Chicago bus driver looking for a way to relieve stress during the coronavirus pandemic jumped into Lake Michigan for a 365th straight day on Saturday.
Delta Air Lines shares touching note left by pilot at start of pandemic
A Delta pilot who went to California to bring a company aircraft out of storage found a touching note left by the pilot who brought the plane to storage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
FOX 32's Anthony Ponce and his wife Maggie welcome new baby boy
FOX 32 News reporter Anthony Ponce and his wife Maggie welcomed their second child late Thursday night!
Elmhurst cafe sees light at the end of the tunnel as Illinois reopens
The Stray Hen Cafe in Elmhurst didn’t know what to expect at the outset of the pandemic.
Elmhurst cafe sees light at the end of the tunnel as Illinois reopens
The Stray Hen Cafe in Elmhurst didn’t know what to expect at the outset of the pandemic. Would they even survive?
Hungry hungry hippo: San Antonio Zoo residents get watermelon treats
A hippopotamus demonstrated the power of its jaws by smashing open a watermelon at the San Antonio Zoo.
Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California
A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.
Expect higher menu prices as Illinois reopens: analysts
The Illinois Restaurant Association says to expect the largest menu price jump since 2008.
Reynolds Wrap offering $10K, grilling lessons in Rookie Griller contest
Reynolds Wrap will pay one lucky person $10,000 and teach them to grill just in time for the summer.
Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
More women joining poker clubs as skills learned translate to other aspects of life
Poker is the new power move for women looking to succeed in the workplace and life.
Restaurants to keep some COVID changes even after Illinois reopens
Illinois is just days away from fully reopening and as it turns out, some things will not be changing as we emerge from the pandemic.