Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic light festival to open on November 25
Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.
Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.
Tesla recalls 300,000 vehicles over taillight software glitch
The glitch can make taillights go off intermittently, increasing the risk of a collision.
The glitch can make taillights go off intermittently, increasing the risk of a collision.
Reynolds shares turkey recipe inspired by Chicago-style hot dogs
Reynolds, the aluminum foil company, is sharing a recipe for Chicago-style turkey.
Reynolds, the aluminum foil company, is sharing a recipe for Chicago-style turkey.
Cook County celebrates National Adoption Day
Several Cook County families are a bit bigger after a special adoption ceremony Friday morning.
Several Cook County families are a bit bigger after a special adoption ceremony Friday morning.
Cook County sheriff wants to track residents' vehicles in the event they're stolen
The Cook County Sheriff's Office needs your help unlocking an anti-car theft tool.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office needs your help unlocking an anti-car theft tool.
Biden family prepares for White House wedding
President Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will marry her fianc?, Peter Neal, at the White House.
President Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will marry her fianc?, Peter Neal, at the White House.
Chicago groups giving away free Thanksgiving turkeys this weekend
Here's how you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey this weekend.
Here's how you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey this weekend.
Coors Light unveils nail polish that detects if beer is cold enough to drink
“Nothing ruins a holiday party quite like a warm beer,” Coors Lights shared in its press release unveiling the new nail polish.
“Nothing ruins a holiday party quite like a warm beer,” Coors Lights shared in its press release unveiling the new nail polish.
Target claims ‘biggest Black Friday sale ever’ as Thanksgiving nears
An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a new survey.
An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a new survey.
Wash your Thanksgiving turkey? Here’s why health experts say no
While one would assume washing anything makes it cleaner and safer, that’s not necessarily the case.
While one would assume washing anything makes it cleaner and safer, that’s not necessarily the case.
Chicago area families open their hearts and homes ahead of National Adoption Day
In honor of National Adoption Day, many families are making their adoptions official. There is a great need for more adoptive parents in Illinois. Cook County is trying to make it easier to adopt by lowering the fee.
In honor of National Adoption Day, many families are making their adoptions official. There is a great need for more adoptive parents in Illinois. Cook County is trying to make it easier to adopt by lowering the fee.
The best ways to shovel snow and stay safe doing it
The painful task of shoveling your driveway, sidewalks, and stairs can be easier if you know how to do it properly.
The painful task of shoveling your driveway, sidewalks, and stairs can be easier if you know how to do it properly.
These cities have the worst Thanksgiving holiday traffic
Auto club AAA estimates that 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving.
Auto club AAA estimates that 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving.
Delta Dental of Illinois: Land of Smiles program encourages children to care for their teeth
The Land of Smiles program promotes oral health education among young students. The program uses an interactive, educational performance to teach children about the importance of caring for their teeth. This school year the program will travel to 84 elementary schools in Illinois.
The Land of Smiles program promotes oral health education among young students. The program uses an interactive, educational performance to teach children about the importance of caring for their teeth. This school year the program will travel to 84 elementary schools in Illinois.
Fitness Friday: Balanced Flow Wellness harnesses technology and techniques for effective workouts
FOX 32's Anita Blanton heads over to Balanced Flow Wellness in Bucktown for a challenging and adaptable workout.
FOX 32's Anita Blanton heads over to Balanced Flow Wellness in Bucktown for a challenging and adaptable workout.
Open Enrollment 101: Deciding what plans are best for you
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down open enrollment and what benefits you should look out for from your employer.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down open enrollment and what benefits you should look out for from your employer.
German man finds $4.7 million check for Haribo, gets gummy bears as a reward
The 38-year-old man called the package of sweets a "cheap" reward.
The 38-year-old man called the package of sweets a "cheap" reward.
Build a gingerbread house out of Pop-Tarts and you could win $15,000
A Pop-Tarts judging panel will determine the best gingerbread house based on creativity, uniqueness, and variety. Here's how to enter.
A Pop-Tarts judging panel will determine the best gingerbread house based on creativity, uniqueness, and variety. Here's how to enter.
Eligible food stamp recipients aren't signing up for them, study shows
Many people who need food stamps aren't signing up for them.
Many people who need food stamps aren't signing up for them.
This is how much you have to make to afford a $2,600 mortgage payment
Some staggering new data on homeownership is out.
Some staggering new data on homeownership is out.