Robert De Niro toasts to the opening of Nobu Chicago in the West Loop

Robert De Niro toasts to the opening of Nobu Chicago in the West Loop

Legendary actor Robert De Niro was in Chicago for the official opening ceremony of his Nobu hotel and restaurant in the West Loop.

Legendary actor Robert De Niro was in Chicago for the official opening ceremony of his Nobu hotel and restaurant in the West Loop.

Cradles to Crayons helps connect Chicago children with essentials they need
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Cradles to Crayons helps connect Chicago children with essentials they need

Bernardo Cherkasov from Cradles to Crayons talks about what they're doing to provide for Chicago children in poverty and what items they need the most as the pandemic rages on.

Bernardo Cherkasov from Cradles to Crayons talks about what they're doing to provide for Chicago children in poverty and what items they need the most as the pandemic rages on.

Powerball jackpot grows to $454M after no top winner in Monday drawing

Powerball jackpot grows to $454M after no top winner in Monday drawing

Grabbed a Powerball jackpot ticket yet? The next drawing is Wednesday night. The estimated one-time lump sum payment is $271.9 million after taxes.

Grabbed a Powerball jackpot ticket yet? The next drawing is Wednesday night. The estimated one-time lump sum payment is $271.9 million after taxes.

Start Early program offers foundational support for Illinois children and families
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Start Early program offers foundational support for Illinois children and families

Diana Rauner, president of Start Early, previews tonight's annual luncheon featuring speakers and experts talking about how to come together to support Illinois children and families.

Diana Rauner, president of Start Early, previews tonight's annual luncheon featuring speakers and experts talking about how to come together to support Illinois children and families.

New Chicago bakery employs adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities

New Chicago bakery employs adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities

A bakery and café with a sweet mission is now open on the North Side of Chicago. Like any good bakery, the new one in the Ravenswood community serves up cookies, croissants and other enticing sweets. But the real treat is meeting the employees, like Jeff.

A bakery and café with a sweet mission is now open on the North Side of Chicago. Like any good bakery, the new one in the Ravenswood community serves up cookies, croissants and other enticing sweets. But the real treat is meeting the employees, like Jeff.

Half of US parents still financially support their adult children, survey finds

Half of US parents still financially support their adult children, survey finds

On average, the survey found that parents who financially support their adult kids give them $1,000 per month for expenses like food, health insurance, rent and cell phone.

On average, the survey found that parents who financially support their adult kids give them $1,000 per month for expenses like food, health insurance, rent and cell phone.

Chicago's cherry blossoms are just days away from full bloom

Chicago's cherry blossoms are just days away from full bloom

More than 160 cherry trees are blooming in Chicago along the Columbian Basin behind the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park.

More than 160 cherry trees are blooming in Chicago along the Columbian Basin behind the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park.

Ford rolls out new all-electric F-150 Lightning
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Ford rolls out new all-electric F-150 Lightning

Auto expert Mike Caudill shows off the brand new all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning and talks about some of its capabilities.

Auto expert Mike Caudill shows off the brand new all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning and talks about some of its capabilities.

Krispy Kreme, Cinnamon Toast Crunch launch new cereal milk-inspired doughnuts

Krispy Kreme, Cinnamon Toast Crunch launch new cereal milk-inspired doughnuts

Krispy Kreme partnered with Cinnamon Toast Crunch to make the all-new Cinnamon Milk Glaze and is now offering three new doughnuts at U.S. shops.

Krispy Kreme partnered with Cinnamon Toast Crunch to make the all-new Cinnamon Milk Glaze and is now offering three new doughnuts at U.S. shops.

Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person, dies at 119 in Japan

Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person, dies at 119 in Japan

Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.

Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.

Green beans sold at Whole Foods, Aldi, Lidl recalled over listeria concerns

Green beans sold at Whole Foods, Aldi, Lidl recalled over listeria concerns

Green beans sold at Whole Foods, Aldi and Lidl stores in various states are being recalled because officials believe they may have been contained with potentially harmful bacteria. 

Green beans sold at Whole Foods, Aldi and Lidl stores in various states are being recalled because officials believe they may have been contained with potentially harmful bacteria.