'Shoulder Season': After Labor Day is best time to travel on a budget
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The Travel Mom, Emily Kaufman, says "Shoulder Season" is the best time to travel for cheaper. The season runs from right after Labor Day until Thanksgiving. The cost of travel is lower, the destinations are less crowded and the weather is still nice.

Reexamining our approach to weight loss
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Weight lose can be complicated. Author of "The Catching Point" Dr. David Prologo talks about taking "the blame game" out of the weight loss journey.

Chicago travel agent helps kids travel the world

A West Side grandmother is exposing kids to a side of the city they’ve never seen before.  

Chicago travel agent helps kids see the world
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The travel agent, who also owns a travel store, founded Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures or CAYTA six years ago.

Chicago non-profit serving residents who don't have access to fresh food, produce

His name is Dion Dawson, and he's behind Dion's Chicago Dream — a non-profit feeding those in neighborhoods without access to fresh food and produce.

'That's not chocolate': Michigan woman claims Subway sandwich had feces on it

A Michigan State University senior claims a sandwich she ordered from an East Lansing Subway had an extra topping she didn't ask for – feces.

Kellogg's rolls out new insta-cereal: 'Just add water'

The lineup features Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Raisin Bran Crunch.

Experts say the pandemic changed the way people tip the service industry
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Personal finance expert Dan Raccato delves into the post=pandemic tipping standards. It is still common practice to tip your servers 15-20%. When it comes to cafes and point of sale tipping 0-10% is standard.

New menu items available for CPS students

Smoothies, baked potatoes with chili and cheese, and veggie pasta salad were just some of the new menu items selected during summer taste testing sessions.

Palos Fire Protection District auctioning off used ambulance
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If you are in the market for a new vehicle, or maybe an RV, look no further than the Palos Fire Protection District. They are auctioning off a used ambulance said to be perfect for road tripping. Greg Berry is Municibid?s CEO and founder, the company hosting the auction.

McDonald’s adds new dessert to fall menu

McDonald’s is bringing back a “fresh take” on a pastry it hasn’t served since the ‘80s.