Most popular festive drinks in the US for the 2025 holiday season- See the top choice in your state
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season. There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season. There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.
Here's what Merriam-Webster named its word of the year for 2025
The dictionary has selected one word every year since 2003 to capture and make sense of the current moment. Here’s Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year – and what it means.
The dictionary has selected one word every year since 2003 to capture and make sense of the current moment. Here’s Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year – and what it means.
Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
Push to bring Waymo to Illinois | The Chicago Report
Self-driving taxi cabs -- they're operating in a handful of American cities but not Chicago, yet.
Self-driving taxi cabs -- they're operating in a handful of American cities but not Chicago, yet.
McDonald's CEO shares blunt career advice on Instagram
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
Suzanna’s Kitchen bone-in breaded chicken recalled due to undeclared allergen
Approximately 62,550 pounds of Suzanna’s Kitchen fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products have been recalled due to an allergen not listed on the packaging.
Approximately 62,550 pounds of Suzanna’s Kitchen fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products have been recalled due to an allergen not listed on the packaging.
3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.
Chicago Restaurant Week returns Jan. 23-Feb. 8 with 500-plus participants
More than 500 restaurants will be participating in this year’s Chicago Restaurant Week, a record number.
More than 500 restaurants will be participating in this year’s Chicago Restaurant Week, a record number.
These cities offer singles the best chance at finding love
WalletHub has released a comprehensive analysis of the best U.S. cities for singles.
WalletHub has released a comprehensive analysis of the best U.S. cities for singles.
Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
Tasting Chicago: The Holiday Edition
In this festive edition of Tasting Chicago, Sylvia Perez explores four of the city’s most over-the-top holiday-themed bars and rooftops, where the décor is dazzling, the cocktails are creative, and the holiday spirit is turned all the way up.
In this festive edition of Tasting Chicago, Sylvia Perez explores four of the city’s most over-the-top holiday-themed bars and rooftops, where the décor is dazzling, the cocktails are creative, and the holiday spirit is turned all the way up.
Viral video shows DoorDash driver spraying customer's food order during delivery
Police are investigating after the customer experienced burning sensations while eating.
Police are investigating after the customer experienced burning sensations while eating.
Why cutting the word ‘try’ can transform your new year
Carla Ondrasik and her husband John explain the “no try” philosophy behind her new book, offering practical mindset shifts to help people reduce stress, build better habits, and finally follow through on their goals for 2026.
Carla Ondrasik and her husband John explain the “no try” philosophy behind her new book, offering practical mindset shifts to help people reduce stress, build better habits, and finally follow through on their goals for 2026.
Tomato soup sold in 14 states recalled over undeclared milk allergen, FDA says
The tomato soup product was recalled in stores in states, including New York, Minnesota, and Illinois.
The tomato soup product was recalled in stores in states, including New York, Minnesota, and Illinois.
These used car brands are the least reliable, report finds
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Cinnamon powder sold in several states recalled due to possible lead contamination
The manufacturer of Lucky Foods Brand cinnamon powder has issued a recall due to possible lead contamination.
The manufacturer of Lucky Foods Brand cinnamon powder has issued a recall due to possible lead contamination.
Navigating family dynamics during the holidays | ChicagoNOW
Sometimes family dynamics can make holidays difficult. Dr. Joy Berkheimer, licensed family therapist & relationship expert, joins to share some tips on how to navigate possible tensions with family.
Sometimes family dynamics can make holidays difficult. Dr. Joy Berkheimer, licensed family therapist & relationship expert, joins to share some tips on how to navigate possible tensions with family.
How to avoid holiday weight gain: fitness expert shares simple tips
Body By Ivory Fitness CEO Ivory Lofton offers practical advice on staying healthy during the holidays—from smart eating and easy workouts to keeping weight gain in check without missing the fun.
Body By Ivory Fitness CEO Ivory Lofton offers practical advice on staying healthy during the holidays—from smart eating and easy workouts to keeping weight gain in check without missing the fun.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.