Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.
Illinois among states with highest demand for outbound U-Haul trucks, report shows
More people fled Illinois in 2022 than nearly every other state in the country, according to a new report.
More people fled Illinois in 2022 than nearly every other state in the country, according to a new report.
Starbucks adds new Pistachio Cream Cold Brew to its 2023 winter menu
Starbucks said its Pistachio Latte is also making a return.
Starbucks said its Pistachio Latte is also making a return.
Longtime couple weds in Cook County's first-of-the-year ceremony
Mandy Fila and Daniel Ferguson won a lottery of more than 100 couples seeking the first Cook County marriage license of 2023.
Mandy Fila and Daniel Ferguson won a lottery of more than 100 couples seeking the first Cook County marriage license of 2023.
Twins born in different years
A Texas couple is celebrating their new twin girls who were born in different years!
A Texas couple is celebrating their new twin girls who were born in different years!
Tesla on autopilot leads police on chase before driver finally wakes up
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
Poor hydration linked to early aging, chronic disease, and early death, study suggests
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
“The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life,” one of the study authors said the findings from the NIH.
How to attain a healthier lifestyle in 2023
Author and fitness expert Joey Thurman breaks down several tips for living a healthier lifestyle as the New Year gets underway. Thurman published his new book in December, "The Minimum Method: The Least You Can Do to Be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You."
Author and fitness expert Joey Thurman breaks down several tips for living a healthier lifestyle as the New Year gets underway. Thurman published his new book in December, "The Minimum Method: The Least You Can Do to Be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You."
First babies of 2023 born at Chicago-area hospitals
About 30 minutes after midnight, Aalora Vyas was born weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces to Lopa and Aashish Vyas at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.
About 30 minutes after midnight, Aalora Vyas was born weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces to Lopa and Aashish Vyas at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.
Dog tied up, abandoned at Iowa airport while owner catches flight alone
The dog is a 1-year-old female, whom officers have called Allie.
The dog is a 1-year-old female, whom officers have called Allie.
United flight diverts to remote island; stranded travelers given hotels, tours
While the passengers missed any New Year's Eve plans they may have had, the airline said it did everything it could to be accommodating.
While the passengers missed any New Year's Eve plans they may have had, the airline said it did everything it could to be accommodating.
First babies of 2023 born at Chicago-area hospitals
Advocate Health Care welcomed the first babies of 2023.
Advocate Health Care welcomed the first babies of 2023.
These are the days national parks will have free admission in 2023
Every year, nearly 300 million people visit the 423 national park sites in the U.S.
Every year, nearly 300 million people visit the 423 national park sites in the U.S.
New Year's: History of lucky food traditions including tamales, pork and sauerkraut
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
Video: Virginia family falls through ‘frozen’ pool on Christmas after dance party on ice
Video shared by Anabel Rojo shows her and her two family members having fun dancing on top of a frozen pool moments before the ice breaks.
Video shared by Anabel Rojo shows her and her two family members having fun dancing on top of a frozen pool moments before the ice breaks.
How to go about pursuing your goals in 2023
Executive career coach Elizabeth Pearson dishes out helpful tips for achieving your goals in the New Year.
Executive career coach Elizabeth Pearson dishes out helpful tips for achieving your goals in the New Year.
Fitness Friday: Chicago Park District kicks off week of free access to fitness centers
Meghan O'Boyle, wellness director with the Chicago Park District, talks about all the amazing services they offer residents who are looking to get in shape.
Meghan O'Boyle, wellness director with the Chicago Park District, talks about all the amazing services they offer residents who are looking to get in shape.
'Inexcusable': Chaos continues at Midway after Southwest cancels 2,400 more flights
“I’m sorry, it’s 2022 how could you at least not be able to scan [luggage] tags so people can go online and say, ‘oh it’s here, or it hasn’t made it,’” one passenger said.
“I’m sorry, it’s 2022 how could you at least not be able to scan [luggage] tags so people can go online and say, ‘oh it’s here, or it hasn’t made it,’” one passenger said.
Used car prices falling after reaching record highs this year
Good news if you're looking for some new wheels heading into 2023. Used car prices are finally falling after reaching record highs this year.
Good news if you're looking for some new wheels heading into 2023. Used car prices are finally falling after reaching record highs this year.
Southwest Airlines tells passengers service will be 'back to normal' Friday
Day four of 'where's my luggage?' continues.
Day four of 'where's my luggage?' continues.