Cooking with Fire: Everything Thanksgiving Waffles

This morning we're Heating Up the Kitchen with the DeKalb Fire Department and making firefighter Pat Eriksen's Everything Thanksgiving Waffles. 

Chips Ahoy! is changing its original cookie recipe

Chips Ahoy! is getting a big update to its cookie recipe. Here’s how your cookie could taste different.

Scientists develop exercise pill promising benefits without effort
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How would you like to have the benefits of exercising without the effort? Scientists are working on a pill that might let you do that.

Your avocado toast may get even more expensive

Mission Produce, one of the biggest avocado producers, said it expects prices on the good to increase this year.

'Adulting 101' class helps grads transition into adulthood
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Heather Redisch talks about the inspiration for launching an "Adulting 101 class" to help recent graduates find their way.

‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides

The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.

World’s happiest countries revealed in 2024 report, and US no longer ranks in top 20

The U.S. hit a new low in the 2024 World Happiness Report, an annual ranking of the world’s happiest countries. Here’s where America ranked compared to other nations.

Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.

Spring is here! Where to grab free ice cream cones and other treats

The companies announced they were kicking off the season with free ice cream and Italian ice, their usual spring giveaways.

Hubbard Inn sues woman who claimed in viral video that staff assaulted her

A River North restaurant is suing a woman who posted a viral video claiming she was manhandled by the establishment’s security and thrown down stairs.

Trader Joe’s cashew recall: Product pulled over salmonella risk

Trader Joe’s cashews sold in 16 U.S. states have been recalled over potential salmonella contamination, the FDA said. Here's what to know.

These are the top food deals for March Madness

These restaurants have a nice selection of food specials to get you ready for the NCAA Tournament. Here’s what’s available this week.