The do's and don'ts of traveling with Thanksgiving foods
So if you are planning to cook for Thanksgiving but need to get past TSA before Thursday, here's a friendly reminder that not everything can be carried on the plane.
So if you are planning to cook for Thanksgiving but need to get past TSA before Thursday, here's a friendly reminder that not everything can be carried on the plane.
Portillo's to open new restaurant in Chicago suburb
Portillo's is opening a new restaurant in McHenry County at the end of the month.
Portillo's is opening a new restaurant in McHenry County at the end of the month.
CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.
Expert explains if warming up your car in cold weather is necessary
An auto expert weighs in on the highly-debated, common practice among drivers.
An auto expert weighs in on the highly-debated, common practice among drivers.
Snoop Dogg's 'quit smoking' announcement turns out to be an ad
Snoop Dogg's recent announcement of giving up smoking took a surprising turn as it was revealed to be a clever advertising move.
Snoop Dogg's recent announcement of giving up smoking took a surprising turn as it was revealed to be a clever advertising move.
Suburban pancake house ordered to pay $110K to employees for wage violations
A suburban restaurant and its owners have been ordered to pay over $100,000 to nearly 30 workers over wage violations.
A suburban restaurant and its owners have been ordered to pay over $100,000 to nearly 30 workers over wage violations.
Watch: Southwest jet aborts landing in Denver after entering patch of dense fog
A ground stop was issued briefly in Denver due to dense fog, delaying nearly 200 flights, reports FlightAware.
A ground stop was issued briefly in Denver due to dense fog, delaying nearly 200 flights, reports FlightAware.
Airlines expected to hit record travel numbers this week for Thanksgiving
It's the start of the holiday week and the Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway. This week alone, AAA says more than 55 million people will be hitting the roads and airports.
It's the start of the holiday week and the Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway. This week alone, AAA says more than 55 million people will be hitting the roads and airports.
Here are tips for Thanksgiving travelers before enjoying the big holiday meal
More than 55 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving this year.
More than 55 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving this year.
'How many pounds per person?' and other last-minute turkey questions, answered
If you're tasked with buying and cooking the turkey this year, here are some things to know.
If you're tasked with buying and cooking the turkey this year, here are some things to know.
Calumet Fisheries reopens after passing health inspection
After being shut down by the city health department for several weeks, Calumet Fisheries is back in business.
After being shut down by the city health department for several weeks, Calumet Fisheries is back in business.
Foundation for Culinary Arts inspires Chicago students with cooking, self-empowerment
In a heartwarming story for our "Good News Guarantee," a Chicago non-profit is serving up inspiration for students passionate about the culinary industry.
In a heartwarming story for our "Good News Guarantee," a Chicago non-profit is serving up inspiration for students passionate about the culinary industry.
Coast Guard calls off search for missing Carnival cruise ship passenger
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for missing Carnival cruise ship passenger Tyler Barnett.
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for missing Carnival cruise ship passenger Tyler Barnett.
Step back in time with these vintage holiday recipes
If you're looking for retro charm at your holiday dinner table, here are some ideas.
If you're looking for retro charm at your holiday dinner table, here are some ideas.
Waukegan family brings woman's body home • Scooby's heads to Hall of Fame • Chicago firefighter dies in blaze
A suburban family is grieving the loss of a loved one whose body was temporarily stuck overseas; a Downers Grove restaurant has been inducted into the Hot Dog Hall of Fame; and the city of Chicago is mourning a firefighter who died battling a blaze in Lincoln Park.
A suburban family is grieving the loss of a loved one whose body was temporarily stuck overseas; a Downers Grove restaurant has been inducted into the Hot Dog Hall of Fame; and the city of Chicago is mourning a firefighter who died battling a blaze in Lincoln Park.
World's most sought-after scotch whisky sets auction record at $2.7M
A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world sold Saturday for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million), an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits.
A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world sold Saturday for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million), an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits.
Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail
The Honda recall includes SUVs, minivans, Acuras and pickup trucks.
The Honda recall includes SUVs, minivans, Acuras and pickup trucks.
Illinois EPA electric vehicle program out of money
Bad news if you still haven't applied for the Illinois EPA electric vehicle rebates.
Bad news if you still haven't applied for the Illinois EPA electric vehicle rebates.
Great ways to save on Thanksgiving dinner
If you're hosting any of those Thanksgiving travelers for dinner, you can have a feast and still save money.
If you're hosting any of those Thanksgiving travelers for dinner, you can have a feast and still save money.
11 kids adopted at Chicago's Daley Center Courthouse on National Adoption Day
It was a poignant occasion where 11 children, including two teenagers and two sets of siblings, found their forever-families in a heartwarming ceremony.
It was a poignant occasion where 11 children, including two teenagers and two sets of siblings, found their forever-families in a heartwarming ceremony.



















