Inflation digging Americans into deeper debt
Rising inflation is causing more Americans to dig themselves into a financial hole, giving them a financial headache. Household debt now tops $16 trillion in the second quarter, according to a report.
Rising inflation is causing more Americans to dig themselves into a financial hole, giving them a financial headache. Household debt now tops $16 trillion in the second quarter, according to a report.
Brookfield Zoo offering free tickets to kids August 1-3
The zoo has welcomed several new animals this year, including an addax (African antelope) calf born on July 2; a South American tapir calf born on May 22; Banana, a 3-year-old pygmy hippo; and Fisher, a 6-month-old gray seal.
The zoo has welcomed several new animals this year, including an addax (African antelope) calf born on July 2; a South American tapir calf born on May 22; Banana, a 3-year-old pygmy hippo; and Fisher, a 6-month-old gray seal.
Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Chicago-area parents share local family friendly getaways in massive Facebook group
Lindsay Kosciuk, founder of "Make it fun! Family adventures" Facebook group, talks about the community of local parents she built and how the group allows families to share great ideas for fun across the area.
Lindsay Kosciuk, founder of "Make it fun! Family adventures" Facebook group, talks about the community of local parents she built and how the group allows families to share great ideas for fun across the area.
Tips for talking to your children about gun violence
Dr. Louis Kraus from Rush University Medical Center shares helpful tips for discussing gun violence with your children in a constructive and healthy way.
Dr. Louis Kraus from Rush University Medical Center shares helpful tips for discussing gun violence with your children in a constructive and healthy way.
Complete list of Chicago Park District swimming pools opening Tuesday
The weather has been hot in Chicago for weeks, but the Park District has not been able to hire enough lifeguards to open pools in the neighborhoods. Last week, they said with only 55% of the "targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards" the Park District will be able to open less than half of the outdoor pools.
The weather has been hot in Chicago for weeks, but the Park District has not been able to hire enough lifeguards to open pools in the neighborhoods. Last week, they said with only 55% of the "targeted number of qualified seasonal lifeguards" the Park District will be able to open less than half of the outdoor pools.
'Family Relief Plan' begins Friday to ease financial burden of Illinois residents
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months.
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months.
Illinois suspends grocery tax, delays gas tax increase July 1; property tax relief — what to know
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months. Here's what you need to know:
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months. Here's what you need to know:
Tax relief on groceries, gas, education coming to Illinois
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state.
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state.
Tips for helping your kids avoid the dreaded 'summer slide'
Shaina Toledo from Children's Lighthouse talks about ways to keep children engaged mentally and physically over the next few months to avoid the infamous "summer slide."
Shaina Toledo from Children's Lighthouse talks about ways to keep children engaged mentally and physically over the next few months to avoid the infamous "summer slide."
Chicago alderman, wife welcome triplets: 'healthy and resting well'
The Chicago newborns are a boy and two girls. The girls are identical twins!
The Chicago newborns are a boy and two girls. The girls are identical twins!
Chicago alderman and wife welcome triplets
The Chicago newborns are a boy and two girls. The girls are identical twins!
The Chicago newborns are a boy and two girls. The girls are identical twins!
Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives
Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.
Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.
Say ‘I do’ in Italy: Lazio Region will pay you 2,000 euros to get married there
The promotion, called “In Lazio with Love,” is open to both Italians and foreigners to help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The promotion, called “In Lazio with Love,” is open to both Italians and foreigners to help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inflation rocks families attending or paying for post-pandemic weddings
Ted Rossman, BankRate.com senior analyst, dishes out tips for those struggling with the cost of attending or funding weddings.
Ted Rossman, BankRate.com senior analyst, dishes out tips for those struggling with the cost of attending or funding weddings.
‘Total shock’: Texas woman conceives 2nd child while pregnant, gives birth to ‘twins’
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
What parents need to know about COVID vaccines for young children
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health answers commonly asked questions about young children and the coronavirus vaccine.
Pandemic child care benefits expanded and extended for Illinoisans
J.B. Pritzker announced the state will boost spending on child care assistance, extending several grant programs that began during the COVID pandemic and expanding eligibility for assistance for working parents.
J.B. Pritzker announced the state will boost spending on child care assistance, extending several grant programs that began during the COVID pandemic and expanding eligibility for assistance for working parents.
Tinley Park family fights to keep pet pigs after village says they have to go
Milton and Pierre are mini pigs who've lived with the Vana family in Tinley Park almost eight years.
Milton and Pierre are mini pigs who've lived with the Vana family in Tinley Park almost eight years.
Illinois baby dubbed ‘mayor of the NICU’ released from hospital before first birthday
Nearly one year after he was born with a very rare genetic condition, Baby Max was finally discharged from Advocate Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
Nearly one year after he was born with a very rare genetic condition, Baby Max was finally discharged from Advocate Children’s Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.