Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $820 million

Tuesday's drawing is now the fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot in the history of the game.

Beloved Chicago ice cream truck owner robbed at gunpoint

The community is rallying around a beloved Chicago ice cream truck owner who was robbed at gunpoint this week.

Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

78-year-old breaks record, becomes oldest woman to summit Mt. Rainier

Imagine climbing 9,000 feet across glaciers and crevasses in unstable weather to summit your state's tallest mountain. Now picture doing it at 78 years old.

Chicago area restaurants serve up tasty treats for pets

The dog days of summer are here, and that means many local restaurants are aiming to please their loyal, patio customer base, with two legs and four. From the city to the suburbs, some restaurants are taking the doggie bag to the next level.

Ding Dongs meet Twinkies in new Hostess snack mashup

Hostess is releasing a new Ding Dongs x Twinkies Mashup that will combine two iconic snack cakes.

Lindsay Lohan, husband welcome baby boy: 'Over the moon with love'

The “Parent Trap” star and her husband, financier Bader Shammas, are the parents of a “beautiful, healthy son” named Luai, her rep told The Associated Press in a statement Monday.

South suburban family has been racing cars for 70 years, and now 6-year-old is behind the wheel

The youngest racer is Lydia, who’s six. Then there’s big sister, Allie, who’s eight. Dad also races.  Little Jake will start racing next year when he turns five. Mom is the only "odd man out".