Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
SNAP changes: New program aims to help Illinois residents facing benefit cliff
As federal SNAP work requirements return, a new workforce platform is launching to help Illinois residents build skills and find employment amid looming benefit cuts.
As federal SNAP work requirements return, a new workforce platform is launching to help Illinois residents build skills and find employment amid looming benefit cuts.
150K Illinois households may lose SNAP assistance beginning May 1st
SNAP recipients have a deadline this week -- some will lose their benefits by Friday. Here's what to do before May 1st.
SNAP recipients have a deadline this week -- some will lose their benefits by Friday. Here's what to do before May 1st.
Bonbons sold in 40 states recalled over undeclared walnuts
A popular gourmet chocolate product sold across the United States is being recalled after a labeling error failed to disclose the presence of walnuts, according to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
A popular gourmet chocolate product sold across the United States is being recalled after a labeling error failed to disclose the presence of walnuts, according to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Budget airlines push for up to $2.5 billion in government relief
Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.
Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.
Obama Presidential Center, Route 66 centennial drive summer travel push | ChicagoNOW
Leaders from Choose Chicago and The Summit break down tourism trends and what’s ahead for the city.
Leaders from Choose Chicago and The Summit break down tourism trends and what’s ahead for the city.
Wine on the Fox brings great drinks and fun to Chicago suburbs
Wine on the Fox returns to suburban Oswego this weekend with award-winning wine and great views.
Wine on the Fox returns to suburban Oswego this weekend with award-winning wine and great views.
Crew member on Norwegian cruise ship falls overboard near Cape Cod
A Norwegian crew member is missing after reportedly being seen falling overboard on security video this weekend off the coast of Massachusetts.
A Norwegian crew member is missing after reportedly being seen falling overboard on security video this weekend off the coast of Massachusetts.
Chicago's Original Rainbow Cone prepares for 100th anniversary, celebrates signature 5-slice cone
Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.
Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.
Chicago's Original Rainbow Cone prepares for 100th anniversary, celebrates signature 5-slice cone
Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.
Known for its five-slice ice cream cone, The Original Rainbow Cone is preparing to celebrate 100 years this summer.
Ford recalls over 140K pickup trucks over wiring fire risk
Ford’s latest recall affects certain Ford Ranger pickup trucks manufactured between 2024 and 2026.
Ford’s latest recall affects certain Ford Ranger pickup trucks manufactured between 2024 and 2026.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
How Dave Portnoy’s 7.5 review nearly tripled pizza sales at Almost Home Tavern | ChicagoNOW
After Barstool’s Dave Portnoy dropped a solid 7.5 on this Wrigleyville tavern-style, the game changed for Chef Josh Bushnick and his team at Almost Home Tavern. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we talk to Chef Josh to hear the "aftermath" of the Dave Portnoy review and give the kitchen a chance to respond.
After Barstool’s Dave Portnoy dropped a solid 7.5 on this Wrigleyville tavern-style, the game changed for Chef Josh Bushnick and his team at Almost Home Tavern. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we talk to Chef Josh to hear the "aftermath" of the Dave Portnoy review and give the kitchen a chance to respond.
Expert breaks down budgeting tips amid rising costs and auto loans
Karen Ford discusses how consumers can manage rising expenses, avoid car loan pitfalls, and build healthier money habits while navigating today’s high-cost economy.
Karen Ford discusses how consumers can manage rising expenses, avoid car loan pitfalls, and build healthier money habits while navigating today’s high-cost economy.
How stress affects your heart and what you can do about it
A Mayo Clinic cardiologist explains how chronic stress impacts heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and simple ways to reduce stress during National Stress Month.
A Mayo Clinic cardiologist explains how chronic stress impacts heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and simple ways to reduce stress during National Stress Month.
Nearly 20K Audi vehicles recalled over loose brake pedals
Nearly 20,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled over a brake defect that could increase crash risk. Here’s what drivers should know.
Nearly 20,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled over a brake defect that could increase crash risk. Here’s what drivers should know.
Diets heavy in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains linked to lung cancer risk
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs
President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.
President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.
45 things to do in Chicago this weekend: One-of-a-Kind Spring Show, Collect-A-Con & more
Your Chicago weekend lineup: Lewis Capaldi and Steve Aoki, plus Hamilton, Collect-A-Con, Cherry Blossom Festival and the Chicago Rum Festival.
Your Chicago weekend lineup: Lewis Capaldi and Steve Aoki, plus Hamilton, Collect-A-Con, Cherry Blossom Festival and the Chicago Rum Festival.
Ravinia tickets on sale Thursday, with new shows added to 2026 lineup
Ravinia Festival tickets for the 2026 summer season go on sale Thursday at 8 a.m. CT, with new shows added since March including Snoop Dogg and Erykah Badu.
Ravinia Festival tickets for the 2026 summer season go on sale Thursday at 8 a.m. CT, with new shows added since March including Snoop Dogg and Erykah Badu.