How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Child tax credit expansion part of bipartisan $78B deal proposed in Congress
In a bipartisan effort, senior Congress lawmakers have unveiled a $78 billion tax deal aimed at expanding child tax credits and providing tax breaks for businesses.
In a bipartisan effort, senior Congress lawmakers have unveiled a $78 billion tax deal aimed at expanding child tax credits and providing tax breaks for businesses.
Prom dress trends in 2024
It's January, but high schoolers are already shopping for the perfect prom dress. Designer Nathalie Loma says the trending color this year is blush. These are some of the top looks.
It's January, but high schoolers are already shopping for the perfect prom dress. Designer Nathalie Loma says the trending color this year is blush. These are some of the top looks.
Car buying trends that are taking the fast lane this year
Car buying can be a headache, especially now, but it doesn't have to be. The key is knowing what you want and how much it is worth.
Car buying can be a headache, especially now, but it doesn't have to be. The key is knowing what you want and how much it is worth.
New veterinary technology to improve pet care in 2024
Veterinarians are using technology to cut back on administrative duties and spend more time with their furry patients. Gene O'Neill and Dr. Dana Varble with the North American Veterinary Community say researchers are also developing more medication gear specifically toward animals instead of trying to make human medication work for pets.
Veterinarians are using technology to cut back on administrative duties and spend more time with their furry patients. Gene O'Neill and Dr. Dana Varble with the North American Veterinary Community say researchers are also developing more medication gear specifically toward animals instead of trying to make human medication work for pets.
Tesla supercharging station packed in Oak Brook, dead cars line parking lot due to frigid temps
Electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures.
Electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures.
Chicago man sues 27 women over negative reviews in Facebook group calling him 'clingy,' and a ghoster
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
Chicago's International Puppet Theater Festival, Restaurant Week returning
We have some new events opening in Chicago this week if you're looking for some winter fun.
We have some new events opening in Chicago this week if you're looking for some winter fun.
International Puppet Theater Festival, Chicago Restaurant Week - what to know
We have some new events opening in Chicago this week if you're looking for some winter fun.
We have some new events opening in Chicago this week if you're looking for some winter fun.
Illinois Tollway deploys Zero Weather Road Patrols amid dangerously cold temps
The Illinois Tollway is deploying Zero Weather Road Patrols this week to quickly locate and help drivers who become stranded as the state continues to see dangerously cold weather.
The Illinois Tollway is deploying Zero Weather Road Patrols this week to quickly locate and help drivers who become stranded as the state continues to see dangerously cold weather.
Extreme cold impacting Chicago airports
This cold snap in the Chicago area is impacting many travelers.
This cold snap in the Chicago area is impacting many travelers.
Amid Winter storm in New York, snow shoveler slides down chute shirtless at Buffalo Bills' stadium
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Retiring McDonald's cashier began working before Happy Meals, Chicken McNuggets
Customers lined up around the building to say thanks to their favorite cashier as she wrapped up 45 years of service.
Customers lined up around the building to say thanks to their favorite cashier as she wrapped up 45 years of service.
Family welcomes newborn son via surrogacy after losing 3 children in school bus stop crash
An Indiana mother recently welcomed her newborn son via surrogacy five years after her three children were killed in a school bus stop car crash.
An Indiana mother recently welcomed her newborn son via surrogacy five years after her three children were killed in a school bus stop car crash.
Costco said to be testing out membership card scanners at entrances
Retail giant Costco Wholesale is reportedly testing out a way to make sure its customers maintain their elite status.
Retail giant Costco Wholesale is reportedly testing out a way to make sure its customers maintain their elite status.
Gummy candy left toddler paralyzed, unable to speak after choking, lawsuit alleges
The 3-year-old's brain went too long without oxygen, the lawsuit maintains, leaving her “unable to control most of her bodily functions."
The 3-year-old's brain went too long without oxygen, the lawsuit maintains, leaving her “unable to control most of her bodily functions."
Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020
New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.
New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.
When should you buy travel insurance?
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato talks about the benefits and downfalls of travel insurance and advises on when is the best time to purchase it.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato talks about the benefits and downfalls of travel insurance and advises on when is the best time to purchase it.
Ping Pong serves up therapy for the mind and body
One doctor is prescribing ping pong for patients suffering from serious diseases.
One doctor is prescribing ping pong for patients suffering from serious diseases.
Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.