Car thefts in US top 1 million for first time since 2008

California led the nation in car thefts last year, followed by Texas. Meanwhile, Illinois experienced the highest spike from 2021, followed by Washington and New York, according to a new report.

SunnyD launches new line of hard seltzers

SunnyD, the tangy orange drink that grew a dedicated fan base in the '90s, has entered the hard seltzer market.

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.