Chicago trolley tour transforming access to fresh food

The trolley, which runs twice a month, provides an easy and free way for residents to access fresh food from local farms and gardens.

O’Hare among top 3 busiest airports as Labor Day travel surges

Chicago's O'Hare International is currently one of the three busiest airports. The other two are Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.

Chicago airports packed as Labor Day weekend begins
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Chicago's O'Hare International is currently one of the three busiest airports in the country, with the other two being Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.

Chicago Bears unveil new Soldier Field menu

Chicago Bears fans heading to Soldier Field this season can expect a whole new game-day experience, and it’s not just on the field.

Boar’s Head listeria outbreak: death toll climbs to 9, CDC says

At least nine people have died after being infected with listeria from Boar’s Head deli meats tied to a massive recall last month, federal health officials said Wednesday. 

Dairy Queen launches fall blizzard menu with BOGO free offer

Dairy Queen has introduced its Fall Blizzard Treat Menu ahead of the official start of fall, featuring seasonal flavors like Pumpkin Pie and French Silk Pie.

Peer Beauty offers co-working space for beauty entrepreneurs
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Independent estheticians, stylists, makeup artists, medical aestheticians, and others gather to set up shop in Peer Beauty and Suites and grow their businesses.

Dunkin’ releases 2024 fall menu with Dunkalatte and $6 meal deal

Dunkin’ launched its fall menu on Wednesday, the latest arrival of seasonal offerings from food chains to be released in August.

Rainbow Cone to open new location in Northwest Indiana

The Original Rainbow Cone, famous for its iconic five-flavor cone, is opening a new location in Dyer, Indiana. 

Pumpkin Spice Latte at Dunkin' Donuts: What to know about the demure launch date

Dunkin' Donuts has been very demure and very mindful regarding the release date of their Pumpkin Spice Latte. Here's everything you need to know about it. Hint the date rhymes with shmaugust shwenty shmeighth.

How to be happy at work, even if you're not
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Being unhappy at work can take a toll on your mental health. Author and business coach Andrew LaCivita recommends creating a career achievements journal to help gauge how your skills are coming along.

7-Eleven is giving free coffee for 711 days to people who get a tattoo

7-Eleven teamed up with Green Day's coffee brand Punk Bunny Coffee and is giving away 711 days of free coffee to fans who get a special, semi-permanent tattoo.

Which Red Lobster locations are closing now?

Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has closed several restaurants after a failed attempt to boost traffic with an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal.

Chicago-based Mediterranean chain Roti files for bankruptcy
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R?ti: Fast-Casual Mediterranean Restaurant has filed for bankruptcy. The Chicago-based chain opened in 2007. Roti closed a third of its locations in 2021.

Here are America's 'hardest-working states' of 2024, according to study

A recent study ranks these states near the top where workers are putting in even more time on the job leaving little room for free time. See where your area ranks on the list.

Lunch Heroes in Lincoln Park helps kids in need
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A new sandwich shot in Lincoln Park is on a mission to ensure no child sits at school on an empty stomach. Lunch Heroes gives a meal to a local kid in need with every purchase.