Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
America's top 100 restaurants for 2024, according to OpenTable
Chicago and Austin were the two U.S. cities that had the most of the top 100 restaurants.
Chicago and Austin were the two U.S. cities that had the most of the top 100 restaurants.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll to perform at Wrigley Field in 2025
Post Malone and Jelly Roll coming to Chicago in 2025. Here's where to get tickets and additional tour dates.
Post Malone and Jelly Roll coming to Chicago in 2025. Here's where to get tickets and additional tour dates.
Pizza Hut unveils wine for the holidays, pairing pizza with a unique sip
Pizza Hut is adding a festive twist to the holidays with the launch of Tomato Wine.
Pizza Hut is adding a festive twist to the holidays with the launch of Tomato Wine.
Chicago youth advocate gives back with free Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
A local youth advocate plans to give away more than 100 turkeys to Chicago families in need ahead of the holidays.
A local youth advocate plans to give away more than 100 turkeys to Chicago families in need ahead of the holidays.
Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Here are the airports with the longest security wait times during the holidays: Study
Travelers taking trips for the holiday season may encounter longer than usual wait times at these airports in the U.S., according to a new study.
Travelers taking trips for the holiday season may encounter longer than usual wait times at these airports in the U.S., according to a new study.
Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
Thanksgiving travel: Holiday foods you can fly with, bring through TSA
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, TSA has a few reminders about what can – and can’t – make it through security.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, TSA has a few reminders about what can – and can’t – make it through security.
When is the Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting?
'Tis the season! The annual Christmas tree lighting is quickly approaching.
'Tis the season! The annual Christmas tree lighting is quickly approaching.
Suburban DMV location to permanently close next week
The Illinois Secretary of State announced a DMV facility in suburban Chicago will be closing its doors for good next Monday.
The Illinois Secretary of State announced a DMV facility in suburban Chicago will be closing its doors for good next Monday.
Spirit Airlines bankruptcy: What travelers need to know
Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday morning, following months of uncertainty about its future as proposed mergers with JetBlue and Frontier did not pan out.
Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday morning, following months of uncertainty about its future as proposed mergers with JetBlue and Frontier did not pan out.
America’s casual dining ‘heydays are over’ as experts reveal next restaurant chains to rise and fall
With several casual restaurant chains facing financial hardships, experts are weighing in on what this could mean for the industry.
With several casual restaurant chains facing financial hardships, experts are weighing in on what this could mean for the industry.
Christmas tree shortage projected from severe Northeast drought: 'We can't grow anything'
The drought has led to significant losses for farmers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and has also raised concerns about future shortages.
The drought has led to significant losses for farmers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and has also raised concerns about future shortages.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
The budget airline has been struggling to recover from mounting debt after two failed mergers with Frontier and Jet Blue.
The budget airline has been struggling to recover from mounting debt after two failed mergers with Frontier and Jet Blue.
Grimmway Farms carrot recall: See list of impacted products
A multi-state E. coli outbreak has been linked to recalled organic whole carrots and baby carrots sold under several brands like Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.
A multi-state E. coli outbreak has been linked to recalled organic whole carrots and baby carrots sold under several brands like Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.
McDonald's is bringing back a festive dessert – but not everywhere
McDonald's is bringing back its festive Holiday Pie to the menu in certain U.S. cities.
McDonald's is bringing back its festive Holiday Pie to the menu in certain U.S. cities.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.
Hundreds receive turkeys and pies in Thanksgiving holiday giveaway
The giving spirit of Thanksgiving is swooping into the city, complete with a melody of kindness, at the 2nd annual La Michoacana Premium and Friends Turkey Giveaway.
The giving spirit of Thanksgiving is swooping into the city, complete with a melody of kindness, at the 2nd annual La Michoacana Premium and Friends Turkey Giveaway.
Cheese fortune teller predicts Packers will defeat Bears
Tyromancy, the art of telling fortunes through cheese, originated in the second century. One Chicagoan is bringing it back.
Tyromancy, the art of telling fortunes through cheese, originated in the second century. One Chicagoan is bringing it back.



















