Big crowds expected for the summer travel season -- and expensive prices, too

AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.

How to keep children safe while traveling this holiday weekend
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The key to protecting young children while traveling is proper car seat safety, according to the Illinois State Police. Troopers are sharing the importance of using a car seats when traveling ahead of Memorial Day weekend when millions take to the roadways.

Cradles to Crayons gearing up for baby supply drive
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Dawn Melchiorre, executive director of Cradles to Crayons, talks about what they're doing to give back to families in need of basic essential items for babies and toddlers.

Air travel set to exceed pre-pandemic levels during Memorial Day weekend

AAA is saying the upcoming weekend could be among the busiest-ever travel periods for the unofficial start of summer by road and by air. 

Chicago restaurant embraces seaweed straws

Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.

Chicago restaurant introduces seaweed straws
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Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.

Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free

Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.

The 100 deadliest days for teenage drivers begin next week
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Molly Hart from AAA talks about why the period between Memorial and Labor Day is statistically the most dangerous time for teenage drivers.

Kit Kat launches new churro flavor for limited time

Kit Kat said it hopes to unlock “memories of the delightful experience of enjoying freshly baked churros from the boardwalk stand, amusement park, or the local fair."

Suburban dance troupe helping family whose daughters have Batten Disease

Abigail and Annabelle Beedle have been diagnosed with CLN2, a rare genetic nervous system disorder, also referred to as "Batten Disease." Their story is being told by the Glenview-based Trifecta Dance Collective.

Swim safety: Don’t let your kids wear this color in the pool

The last thing you want your kid to be in case of any water emergency is difficult to spot, swim safety instructors say.

Keeping up with new dating trends
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Dating trends are constantly changing especially with the uptick in match making apps. Dr. Christie Kederian, dating coach and relationship therapist, explains modern dating terms to keep you on trend this spring.