FTC accuses Instacart of hidden fees; company to pay $60M in refunds

Instacart will pay $60 million in consumer refunds after the FTC accused the company of misleading shoppers and driving up grocery costs for Americans.

Smoke Daddy shows off delicious BBQ ahead of Bears game
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Chef Dan Harris from Smoke Daddy stopped by to show off some delicious barbecue, wings and other food ahead of the big Bears game on Saturday.

Does it feel like everyone is sick? A Chicago-area doctor explains why | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago, does it feel like everyone is getting sick right now? If so, you’re not alone. An Advocate Health doctor joins us to explain what’s spreading, why it feels more widespread than usual and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

Tasting Chicago: Holiday Special

Sylvia Perez explores Chicago’s holiday pop-up bars, talks upcoming food and drink trends with Axios’ Monica Eng, and visits the historic Berghoff Hotel for a festive look at its history and award-winning beers.

Chicago Food Trends: What defined 2025 & what’s next in 2026 | Tasting Chicago
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A festive bar crawl, Chicago-style. Sylvia Perez visits four must-see holiday pop-ups — plus food trends, beer talk, and a toast to the traditions that make the season feel like home.

Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.

Kaiser Tiger serves up gameday eats ahead of the Bears-Packers
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Kaiser Tiger head chef Jose Morales highlights fan-favorite menu items and Bears-themed specials perfect for watching the game.

Chicago airports brace for holiday travel surge this weekend

Chicago’s airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel season, with nearly 4.8 million passengers expected to pass through O’Hare and Midway international airports between today and Jan. 5.

White Castle recalls sliders over undeclared ingredients, FDA says

The recalled cartons of sliders were distributed to stores between August and October. Here’s what you need to know.

Things to do in Chicago this weekend — PBR, Millennium Park Sing-Along, holiday markets

It’s the final weekend before Christmas, which means last-minute gift runs and plenty of excuses to get out of the house. Here's your weekly guide to things to do around Chicago.

Chicago bag tax could jump again under alternative city budget plan
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A higher bag tax is on the table. The fee started at 7 cents and increased to 10 cents this year. Next year, it could rise to 15 cents.

Salad dressings recalled due to possible contamination

Ventura Foods has issued a recall of several salad dressing products after reports of black plastic planting material found in granulated onion used in the dressings.

Chicago Chef CJ Jacobson shares Hanukkah specials from Ema and Aba
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As Hanukkah continues, Chef CJ Jacobson stops by to showcase festive dishes from Ema and Aba and tease what’s coming for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Ranking of hottest Christmas toys: What would they cost with inflation in 2025?

The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.