Stewarts’ Cheesecakes named final Bears and PNC Small Business All-Pros winner
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The Chicago Bears and PNC Bank are honoring Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros program, recognizing the bakery’s growth and community impact.

Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds

Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.

Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds
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Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.

New study reveals the US airports where you need to arrive the earliest to avoid travel stress- See the list

When it comes to air travel, passengers need to take into account how early they should arrive at the airport taking into account parking, passenger volume, and security wait times.  A new study reveals the U.S. airports where passengers need to arrive at the earliest to avoid trip disruptions.

These are the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026

A new study is listing the best markets for first-time homebuyers based on factors including affordability, availability, amenities and economic health.

NW Indiana police seek man accused of targeting car dealerships with fake checks

Police in Schererville are asking for the public's help in locating an Illinois man wanted on felony warrants tied to auto theft and fraud schemes targeting dealerships in northwest Indiana.

The food pyramid gets a major makeover: What the new guidelines mean for how we eat
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A nutrition expert explains the revamped food pyramid, why foods like protein, healthy fats, and even whole milk are moving to the top, and how new alcohol guidelines could change daily eating habits.

These cities rank as the best places for active lifestyles in 2026, data finds

As Americans set New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and lose weight in 2026, a new WalletHub study highlights how city living can influence an active lifestyle.

Chicago Theatre Week returns with tickets as low as $8

Chicago Theatre Week is returning February 2026, offering value-priced tickets to a wide range of productions across the city and suburbs.

Key fob cloning on the rise in Chicago | How thieves are stealing cars
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Chicago police recently seized a vehicle key fob programmer used to steal cars through a method known as key fob cloning. Illinois Secretary of State Police join us to explain how this crime works and why it’s becoming more common.

Small changes, happier year: Science-backed tips for a more positive 2026
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Author and positivity expert Deborah Mallow joins us to share simple, science-backed ways to reduce stress, boost happiness, and build better days—without overwhelming New Year’s resolutions.

New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.