Mega Millions drawing: Illinois Speedway gas station that sold winning ticket in line for big commission
Where was the Mega Millions ticket sold? A Speedway location in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Where was the Mega Millions ticket sold? A Speedway location in Des Plaines, Illinois.
$1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot: Here are the winning numbers for Friday’s drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is still climbing ahead of Friday night’s drawing. It comes with a $747.2 million cash option, too.
The Mega Millions jackpot is still climbing ahead of Friday night’s drawing. It comes with a $747.2 million cash option, too.
TikTok pink sauce: Why is everyone freaking out about this controversial condiment?
What happens when a bright-colored pink sauce gains attention on TikTok? Naturally, it raises questions on what's in it, the taste, and if it's legit.
What happens when a bright-colored pink sauce gains attention on TikTok? Naturally, it raises questions on what's in it, the taste, and if it's legit.
Illinois investing $15 million to support local festivals, tourism
The funding will prioritize communities who have experienced declines in hotel tax revenues and provides $5 million specifically for festivals.
The funding will prioritize communities who have experienced declines in hotel tax revenues and provides $5 million specifically for festivals.
$15M in tourism grants focus on Illinois festivals, attractions
The state of Illinois will invest an additional $15 million to support local festivals and tourism.
The state of Illinois will invest an additional $15 million to support local festivals and tourism.
10 times hitting the lottery jackpot ended in disaster: 'I wish I'd torn that ticket up'
Past lottery jackpot winners have been murdered, convicted of murder, and died penniless.
Past lottery jackpot winners have been murdered, convicted of murder, and died penniless.
Fitness Friday: Blood flow restriction training gaining steam in fitness community
Physical therapist and performance enhancement specialist Nick Rolnick talks about the benefits of blood flow restriction training and how simple workouts can lead to big gains.
Physical therapist and performance enhancement specialist Nick Rolnick talks about the benefits of blood flow restriction training and how simple workouts can lead to big gains.
Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
Chicago man believes city shut his business down because he's Black
Rashad Bailey had high hopes for his new business venture — Dinner and a Movie — before the city of Chicago forced him to shut down.
Rashad Bailey had high hopes for his new business venture — Dinner and a Movie — before the city of Chicago forced him to shut down.
Black-owned business closed in Lincoln Park, owner believes he knows why
Rashad Bailey had high hopes for his new business venture — Dinner and a Movie — before the city of Chicago forced him to shut down.
Rashad Bailey had high hopes for his new business venture — Dinner and a Movie — before the city of Chicago forced him to shut down.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history
The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.
The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.
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.