The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back

Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.

UAW president Shawn Fain calls on 38 GM, Stellantis plants to strike in 20 states - Ford not affected

UAW President Shawn Fain set noon Friday as a deadline for that progress with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors or more workers will join the picket line. He's expected to announce the next striking plants at 10 a.m.

UAW strike update: These plants joined the picket line Friday

After General Motors and Stellantis failed to make sufficient progress with the UAW, the union called on all the automakers' parts distribution facilities to strike. This includes 38 facilities across 20 states.

Fitness Friday: Staying fit through the ages
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It's never too late to get active and stay limber throughout the ages. FOX 32's Anita Blanton visits a class of fit boomers that are changing the way we approach fitness while we age.

Illinois craft brewers revolutionizing game day beverage options for football fans

Football fans often seek more than just two teams and a ball during games; they often crave a cold beer. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko explores how Illinois' craft brewers can help you switch up your gameday drink lineup.

Chicago Ford workers rally in support of UAW strike

A United Auto Workers rally kicked off on Chicago's South Side at the Local 551 Chapter Thursday afternoon.

Portillo's aims to open 920 locations across country

This popular Chicago chain wants to open more than 900 new restaurants around the country.

Portillo's aims to open 920 locations across country
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The Chicago based restaurant chain Portillo's says it wants to open 920 more locations across the country. Currently, there at 77 in 10 states.

Chicago's longest running farmers market makes its return to Daley Plaza

The calendar said summer is over but Chicago’s farmers markets are kicking off fall, with fall colors, vegetables and other market favorites.

Fall foliage 2023: Survey reveals top hidden gems to visit in the US

Mixbook, a photo book brand, surveyed 3,000 for their top hidden gems they want to visit to see fall foliage this year. Did yours make the list?

UAW strike day 7: GM, Stellantis announce layoffs as negotiations continue

Both General Motors and Stellantis announced layoffs Wednesday as UAW members continue to walk the picket line at three facilities. These layoffs come as the strike nears the one-week mark with more employees potentially joining the picket line.

Dream job? Company to hire professional Netflix binge-watcher

The winner will be paid $2500 to watch three binge-worthy Netflix shows: Squid Game, Stranger Things and Wednesday.

Loop landmark, Italian Village, celebrates 96 years

Whether it’s been a tradition for years or it is going to be your first time, you will be treated like family at Italian Village.

Dom's Kitchen & Market to expand to River North

Dom's Kitchen & Market will be opening a third location in River North by the summer of 2024.

Ferrero brings candy back to historic Marshall Field building

The sweet smell of chocolate has returned to the Marshall Field and Company building on State Street as candy giant Ferrero celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday.