July 4th deals 2022: Where to find the best food discounts and freebies

From Slurpees and ice cream to festive drinks and free kids’ meals, here’s a look at discounts and freebies to take advantage of this July 4th weekend.

'Family Relief Plan' begins Friday to ease financial burden of Illinois residents
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Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months.

Illinois suspends grocery tax, delays gas tax increase July 1; property tax relief — what to know

Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months. Here's what you need to know:

Tax relief on groceries, gas, education coming to Illinois
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Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state.

Sonny Barger, leader of Hells Angels, dies

Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.

Ford recalling nearly 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks

The Ford F-150 Lightning truck safety compliance recall covers 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada in the 2022 model year.

The 2022 'YETI Film Tour' stops in Chicago

YETI, the brand known for their durable outdoor gear, has teamed up with a variety of nature conservation nonprofits to offer a series of short adventure films set in the wild. They will be shown together, one night only, in Pilsen.

Man wins $100K lottery with strategy he saw on TV

The man was apparently inspired by an episode of "Lottery Changed My Life," a series which airs on TLC.

Taco Bell's newest menu items include gigantic Cheez-It

Taco Bell's latest menu items are a take on their Tostada and Crunchwrap Supreme using a giant Cheez-It that's 16 times bigger than the normal cracker.

Tips for helping your kids avoid the dreaded 'summer slide'
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Shaina Toledo from Children's Lighthouse talks about ways to keep children engaged mentally and physically over the next few months to avoid the infamous "summer slide."

Airlines blame FAA for widespread flight delays, cancellations

Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.