Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Woman from California goes viral on TikTok for documenting her Texas experience
She has three separate series on her TikTok: Life in Texas, How Texas Has Changed Me, and Things in Texas That Still Confuse Me.
She has three separate series on her TikTok: Life in Texas, How Texas Has Changed Me, and Things in Texas That Still Confuse Me.
Japanese beetles return to Chicago area, wreaking havoc on trees and shrubs
It's that time of year again. Japanese beetles are eating up trees and shrubs in northern Illinois, and they're causing damage on a lot of levels.
It's that time of year again. Japanese beetles are eating up trees and shrubs in northern Illinois, and they're causing damage on a lot of levels.
Jewel-Osco now accepting EBT payments online for SNAP benefits
SNAP recipients can now use their benefits to purchase groceries online at Jewel-Osco, giving families and individuals, especially those with mobility issues, greater access to fresh food.
SNAP recipients can now use their benefits to purchase groceries online at Jewel-Osco, giving families and individuals, especially those with mobility issues, greater access to fresh food.
The Mega Millions jackpot is now over $1 billion
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.02 billion — with a $602.5 million cash option — after no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday.
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.02 billion — with a $602.5 million cash option — after no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday.
Taco Bell customers sue, claim manager poured boiling water on them in dispute over wrong order
A woman claims that she and a young girl who went to a Taco Bell in Dallas, Texas, were left feeling like they were "burning from the inside out" after a store manager allegedly covered them in boiling water.
A woman claims that she and a young girl who went to a Taco Bell in Dallas, Texas, were left feeling like they were "burning from the inside out" after a store manager allegedly covered them in boiling water.
Iconic Choco Taco ice cream treat discontinued
Klondike confirmed it has discontinued the beloved ice cream treat in a Twitter response to an understandably upset fan.
Klondike confirmed it has discontinued the beloved ice cream treat in a Twitter response to an understandably upset fan.
US tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius after reportedly taking selfie
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
Subway offering free sandwiches for life to 1 person who gets footlong tattoo
Other tattoos could also earn you free Subway for a month or a year — but of course, there’s a catch.
Other tattoos could also earn you free Subway for a month or a year — but of course, there’s a catch.
Illinois driver’s license expiration dates extended again
The expiration dates of Illinois driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner permits has been pushed back yet again.
The expiration dates of Illinois driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner permits has been pushed back yet again.
Mega Millions hits $660 million for Friday drawing, 3rd largest jackpot ever
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $660 million, the third highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $660 million, the third highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing.
Hyde Park favorite 'Kilwins' ready to reopen after closing due to violence
A Chicago neighborhood favorite is ready to re-open after closing for months due to violence.
A Chicago neighborhood favorite is ready to re-open after closing for months due to violence.
Get paid $15,000 to attend, rate Midwestern state fairs
One family will be chosen and applicants must send their submissions by Aug. 3, 2022.
One family will be chosen and applicants must send their submissions by Aug. 3, 2022.
Candy company will pay you $100K a year to be its official taste tester
The best part? You only have to be 5 years old or older to apply!
The best part? You only have to be 5 years old or older to apply!
Velveeta unveils new martini with cheese-infused vodka, garnished with pasta shells
Shaken, not stirred? Velveeta has launched a new $15 “Veltini," complete with olive brine and vermouth.
Shaken, not stirred? Velveeta has launched a new $15 “Veltini," complete with olive brine and vermouth.
Netflix CEO predicts linear TV downfall within the next decade
Netflix said the company drew more TV viewing time than any other outlet during the 2021-2022 TV season.
Netflix said the company drew more TV viewing time than any other outlet during the 2021-2022 TV season.
'Welcome to our Neighborhood' campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood
A new tourism campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood.
A new tourism campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood.
'Taste of CPS': Chicago students test out new lunch menu items
School lunches get a bad rap, so CPS is bringing in some tiny taste testers.
School lunches get a bad rap, so CPS is bringing in some tiny taste testers.
Recall: Blueberries may have elevated levels of lead
The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.
The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.
Chicago car thieves are targeting this make of vehicle on the South Side
Chicago police issued a community alert Wednesday after 18 cars were stolen from one South Side neighborhood in the past month.
Chicago police issued a community alert Wednesday after 18 cars were stolen from one South Side neighborhood in the past month.