Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles in US due to engine stalling

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Thursday that water can accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit.

Dry January movement picks up steam after holidays
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Dr. Carder Stout, psychologist and authoer of "We Are All Addicts" talks about the boon in popularity for the Dry January movement and how it is helping participants enjoy their every day lives.

Southwest passenger suing airline over failure to provide refunds

This week, CEO Bob Jordan wrote a letter apologizing to customers about the chaos and offered those impacted 25,000 frequent-flier points, which is equivalent to about $300. These are in addition to customers' reimbursements and refunds. However, many customers say they are now facing delays on the airline's website when trying to apply the points to their account.

Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list

A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.

Longtime couple weds in Cook County's first-of-the-year ceremony

Mandy Fila and Daniel Ferguson won a lottery of more than 100 couples seeking the first Cook County marriage license of 2023.

Twins born in different years
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A Texas couple is celebrating their new twin girls who were born in different years!

How to attain a healthier lifestyle in 2023
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Author and fitness expert Joey Thurman breaks down several tips for living a healthier lifestyle as the New Year gets underway. Thurman published his new book in December, "The Minimum Method: The Least You Can Do to Be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You."

First babies of 2023 born at Chicago-area hospitals
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About 30 minutes after midnight, Aalora Vyas was born weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces to Lopa and Aashish Vyas at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.