Female Naperville automotive students seek to set speed record

A group of female Naperville automotive students are going for a speed record. They have built what they hope will be the fastest truck in America, and they're heading to Texas this month to put it to the test.

Plan to move Taste of Chicago near Navy Pier draws City Council backlash

Lame-duck Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to hold Taste of Chicago on the same July 4 weekend as NASCAR’s first street-course race — but move Taste to a park near Navy Pier — hit a wall of opposition Tuesday.

Hershey rolls out plant-based Reese's Cups, chocolate bars

The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally.

Replay Lincoln Park transforms into iconic 'Paddy's Pub'

Chicago pop-up bar Replay Lincoln Park has transformed into Paddy's Pub, the iconic bar from the television show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Indiana State Police monitoring roadways as drivers met with heavy snow
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Sgt. Glen Fifield with the Indiana State Police joined First at Four to report on the issues he's seeing on the roadways as heavy snow hit Northwest Indiana Friday afternoon.

Future Ford vehicles could repossess themselves if drivers miss payments

A patent application describes multiple ways in which technology could make vehicle repossessions easier in the future for Ford vehicles.

Fitness Friday: Gym Pods rising in popularity
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Gym Pods in South Loop are the newest thing in the workout world. The mini gyms housed in shipping containers were started by Jake Goldstein during the pandemic for a more private workout.

8 suburbs participating in Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week

A number of restaurants in the northwest suburbs are getting ready to wine and dine guests with a little something extra.

'Let's Talk Womxn' celebrates women-owned restaurants with Gold Glamour Gourmet Bash
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A group that aims to support women who own restaurants and businesses in Chicago is hosting a gourmet event tonight at Moe's Cantina in River North. The group's founder Rohini Dey has the details.