Don't let your addiction to work ruin the holidays
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Psychologist and author Dr. Carder Stout expounds on lessons from his new book "We Are All Addicts" and dishes out tips for workaholics to power down during the holidays.

Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system

Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.

Homewood brewpub will honor Juice WRLD and the community that nurtured him

Carmela Wallace described her time in south suburban Homewood as special for her and her son Jarad Anthony Higgins, better known to millions as rapper-singer Juice WRLD.

Guy Fieri turns trash can nachos into holiday dessert

The new holiday dessert nachos feature M&Ms, brownie pieces, and salted caramel, and you can have them delivered to your home before the holidays.

Pantone’s 2023 color of the year is Viva Magenta

Pantone said its 2023 color of the year is Viva Magenta, an animated red that "welcomes anyone and everyone with the same verve for life and rebellious spirit."

Chicago-based Real Good Stuff closing after 8 years

Chicago-based café and smoothie chain Real Good Stuff is closing its doors after eight years of operation. 

Watch: Garbage truck explodes into flames after hitting overpass in Indianapolis

A resident, whose camera captured the moment, said vehicles often accidentally hit the overpass, but that this particular crash was one of the worst in years.

Baby massages can help keep infants calm, happy during stressful holiday season
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Adults are not the only ones who get stressed out during the holiday season. Elina Furman, a certified infant massage instructor, shows how to properly massage your baby when things get overwhelming.

Dekalb mom makes it to final rounds of 'Fab Over 40' contest
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The "Fab Over 40" contest recognizes one lucky woman over the age of 40 while also supporting breast cancer awareness. The winner gets a two-page spread in NewBeauty magazine, $40,000 and a spa-cation of a lifetime.

What can investors do to recoup from crypto crash?
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The recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX has created a massive ripple effect, some even calling for digital currency to be regulated. Investment expert Dion Pouncil explains what you can do if you invested in crypto.

'The Lunch Squad' is cooking meals for those in need — and you can help

At Connections for the Homeless, they need more volunteers. People showed up to help on Thanksgiving, but the work to feed people goes way beyond that.

Popular Chicago holiday beer tastes like Frango Mints

A Chicago-based brewing company is partnering with Garrett Popcorn and Frango Chocolates to create a unique blend for a beer.