Surrogacy scam: Sarasota couple joins 23 families in suing woman accused of taking $6M for lavish lifestyle

A Sarasota couple thought their money was being paid to the surrogate carrying their child. Instead, attorneys said it was used to fund a lavish lifestyle, fancy cars and an aspiring rap career. 

Most popular baby names inspired by the summer season revealed

Having a baby this summer? Here’s a look at the top baby names that are linked to this season, according to a new study.

National Ice Cream Day 2024 freebies and deals

National Ice Cream Day is on July 21, 2024. Here’s the scoop on the best deals.

The Mirage Las Vegas says goodbye after 34 years

The Mirage will be transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel set to be shaped like a guitar.

Pan Am returns with $65K trip to relive 'golden days of travel'

Defunct airline Pan Am is returning to the skies for the first time in more than 30 years to help fliers "relive the golden days of travel," but securing a seat to witness its comeback comes with a hefty price tag.

Naomi Pomeroy, award-winning chef, drowns in tragic inner tubing accident

Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland, Oregon, on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident.

America's best cities, ranked for 2024 on a number of factors

Discover the top-ranked cities in America for 2024 according to Resonance, a global consulting firm, which evaluated factors like livability, culture, economic opportunities, and more.

Renowned Chicago restaurants, Sepia and Proxi, celebrate milestones this week
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Two local restaurants are celebrating big milestones this week. Michelin-starred restaurants Sepia is having their 17th anniversary this week and Proxi is celebrating their 7th anniversary. They will be having specials all week long to celebrate.

Hot Chicago weekend ahead with music and food events

It’s going to be a hot weekend, but if you’re willing to brave the heat, there are several events for music lovers and foodies alike that you won’t want to miss.

Logan Square's Bungalow by Middle Brow lands national recognition
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Pete Ternes from Bungalow by Middle Brow talks about landing on The New York Times list of the Best Pizza Places in the United States.

These are the most and least stressed cities in America, survey finds

Stress can be overwhelming, and people living in these cities tend to deal with it more than others, according to a recent survey.

La Grande Boucherie in River North redefines 'bon appétit'

La Grande Boucherie, which translates to “the big butcher," is part steakhouse and part Parisian brassiere. Walk in and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Paris.

La Grande Boucherie in River North redefines 'bon appétit'
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La Grande Boucherie, which translates to “the big butcher," is part steakhouse and part Parisian brassiere. Walk in and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Paris.

National French Fry Day 2024 brings deals and freebies

National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.

Cooking with Fire: Breakfast favorites with the Carpentersville Fire Department

We're "Cooking with Fire" this Thursday at the Carpentersville Fire Department, making Lt. Brian Berry's biscuits and gravy and firefighter Dan Streich's avocado toast.