Runners lace up for Hot Chocolate Run in Grant Park
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You take runners of all ages, a classic winter drink and a good cause, mix them all together and it's time for the Hot Chocolate Run.

Exciting weekend events unfold across the Chicago area

Happy Friday, everyone! The weekend is here, and with it comes a wealth of enjoyable events and activities throughout the Chicago area.

Dream job? Company will pay you to make your bed every day

Jewelry company Shane Co. will award someone $1,000 to someone who can commit to making their bed daily for 30 days.

SkyRise Chicago: Race to the top of the Willis Tower
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The 15th annual Chicago SkyRise benefits Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Participants race to the top of the Willis Tower, up 105 flights of stairs.

FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks

Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.

Nike designs shoes to help babies, toddlers take 1st steps

The Nike Swoosh 1 is the first Nike Kids shoe ever to receive the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance.

Rising childcare costs squeeze family budgets
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Rising childcare costs are forcing American families to reduce spending and dip into savings, particularly for those earning between $100,000 and $250,000, leading to financial concerns and impacting family budgets.

Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

Oreo giving $100K in prizes to people who decorate early for the holidays

Oreo has announced that it's looking to dish out a total of $100,000 in prizes to people who decorate their homes for the holidays ahead of Thanksgiving. The giveaway begins Nov. 1.

Airlines add additional flights to warmer climates this winter
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United, Delta and American have all increased their capacity or flight routes to popular Caribbean vacation spots for this upcoming winter. More competition means better prices for travelers. Now it the right time to book.