Ice cream brand offering $5K endorsement deal to those who keep New Year’s resolutions

Eating ice cream could actually benefit your New Year’s resolution in 2024. Ten lucky people will be paid $5,000, receive exclusive swag and get a series of one-on-one coaching sessions to help them achieve their goals.

Wilmette residents rally against proposed McDonald's

The Golden Arches could soon be coming to one North Shore suburb, but a ‘McDebate’ is heating up over the proposal. If the plan gets the green light, it would be the first fast-food drive-thru in Wilmette.

TGI Fridays closing dozens of underperforming restaurants nationwide

TGI Fridays is set to undergo a significant transformation, including the closure of dozens of underperforming stores nationwide and the sale of eight corporate-owned restaurants in the Northeast.

What do your dreams really mean?
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Best-selling author and dream analyst Theresa Cheung explains the significance of your dreams at the beginning of the New Year, as well as, what common dreams may represent.

US beer sales dip to lowest level in 24 years – and Bud Light fallout wasn't the only factor

It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.

'Sleep divorce' offers benefits for couples seeking good night's rest
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Maybe splitting up in the bedroom can help save your relationship. Elizabeth Pearson, career wellness coach and author of "Career Confinement," explains why some couples say sleeping apart is keeping them together.

Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024

New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.

Taking the S.M.A.R.T approach to your New Year's resolutions
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Almost everyone starts off the New Year trying out some new resolutions and the main theme is to usually get healthy or start healthier habits. But how do you make sure you hold yourself accountable and stick to those goals?

Tips for getting healthy in 2024
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Healthy living is often on everyone's list of resolutions, but how do you start? Dr. Shikha Jain with University of Illinois Health shares five tips to leading a healthier life in 2024.