Ford recalls 462K vehicles to fix backup camera

Ford says the backup camera can fail, preventing the rear camera image from being displayed.

Ford recalls over 383,000 Explorers, Lincoln Corsairs

Ford is recalling almost 400,000 Explorers and Lincoln Crosairs due to a safety issue when backing up.

Fitness Friday: Tips for building a routine with your workouts
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Napo, a personal trainer for Steel Fitness Club in Morton Grove, walks us through step-by-step on how to build a workout routine and the keys to make consistent progress in your fitness goals.

Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds

Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.

Chicago chef Dominique Leach sets out to make BBQ more inclusive
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Born and raised in Humboldt Park, chef and co-owner of Lexington Betty Smokehouse is making strides in the BBQ community and giving back. She describes how she fought tooth and nail to break into the "BBQ boys club" and make her business successful.

Here are the best things to get at Trader Joe's in 2023, according to customers

Trader Joe’s asked its customers: “If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, which nine Trader Joe’s products would you take with you?”

New study: Renting a home is more affordable than buying one in 2023

A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.

Electric bike incentive program launched in Illinois
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Some groups are hoping to roll out a statewide incentive program to make access to electric bikes easier than ever. Ride Illinois and the Active Transportation Alliance are among the organizations supporting that campaign.

James Beard Foundation announces 2023 Chicago restaurant finalists

There was big recognition on Wednesday for the Chicago restaurant scene as the 2023 James Beard Foundation announced its finalists.