Dairy Queen brings back Free Cone Day after brief COVID-19 hiatus
Dairy Queen is giving fans a special treat ahead of the spring time with their annual Free Cone Day. The company is bringing back the popular event after it was canceled last year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Dairy Queen is giving fans a special treat ahead of the spring time with their annual Free Cone Day. The company is bringing back the popular event after it was canceled last year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Climate change is worsening allergy season, scientists find
According to scientists, the warming of the planet is making winter shorter, causing planets to bloom earlier and for longer periods — contributing to a worsening allergy season for Americans.
According to scientists, the warming of the planet is making winter shorter, causing planets to bloom earlier and for longer periods — contributing to a worsening allergy season for Americans.
Study: Greater screen time in young kids linked to more reported behavior problems
The research team found a "small but statistically significant" link between certain behavioral problems in children under 12 and greater amounts of screentime.
The research team found a "small but statistically significant" link between certain behavioral problems in children under 12 and greater amounts of screentime.
Study reveals SUVs, pickups more likely to hit pedestrians than cars
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that larger vehicles were more likely than cars to be involved in crashes where pedestrians were standing, walking or running near roads and away from intersections.
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that larger vehicles were more likely than cars to be involved in crashes where pedestrians were standing, walking or running near roads and away from intersections.
Tips on how to save money when shopping for groceries
The gas pump isn’t the only place that’s a pain in our pocket book these days. The grocery checkout is next on the list.
The gas pump isn’t the only place that’s a pain in our pocket book these days. The grocery checkout is next on the list.
Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine tasting event held at Navy Pier
For an idea that was thought up not even three weeks ago, the response and turnout for Wednesday night's Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine tasting event at Navy Pier was a stunning success.
For an idea that was thought up not even three weeks ago, the response and turnout for Wednesday night's Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine tasting event at Navy Pier was a stunning success.
Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida
"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.
"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.
St. Patrick's Day food deals and restaurant specials in US
Restaurants, fast food chains that are offering St. Patrick's Day breakfast, brunch, dinner and dessert menu items
Restaurants, fast food chains that are offering St. Patrick's Day breakfast, brunch, dinner and dessert menu items
Chicago pothole season: 3 tips to minimize damage to your vehicle
Pothole season in Chicago is among us. Stay frosty, my friends.
Pothole season in Chicago is among us. Stay frosty, my friends.
Chicago family-owned restaurants continue to fight for COVID-19 funding
The Chicago Restaurants Coalition says that only 36 percent of restaurants that applied for COVID grants received money last summer.
The Chicago Restaurants Coalition says that only 36 percent of restaurants that applied for COVID grants received money last summer.
Billionaire supermarket CEO: Buy now, food inflation will only get much worse
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
Child collides with sloth on zip line in Costa Rican rainforest
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
Fresh Midwest teaming up with Chicago businesses for 'Restaurant Week at Home'
You don't have to wear pants to enjoy Chicago restaurant week this year.
You don't have to wear pants to enjoy Chicago restaurant week this year.
Fresh Midwest teaming up with local businesses for 'Restaurant Week at Home'
It might just be the best way to get a taste the best the city and suburbs has to offer, without leaving the comfort of your home.
It might just be the best way to get a taste the best the city and suburbs has to offer, without leaving the comfort of your home.
World's longest car has 26 wheels, putting green, helipad and swimming pool
A 100-foot long vehicle, dubbed “The American Dream,” has earned the title of the world’s longest car by Guinness World Records.
A 100-foot long vehicle, dubbed “The American Dream,” has earned the title of the world’s longest car by Guinness World Records.
Suburban Chicago company making barbecue sauce to benefit veterans
An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.
An Army veteran from Chicago's Northwest suburbs is turning his passion for barbecue into a fundraising machine for fellow vets.
Happy Pi Day 2022: Celebrate March 14 with $3.14 pizza, other deals
March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14), and you can score some related deals.
March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14), and you can score some related deals.
Time change fatigue? National Napping Day 2022 aims to help you recuperate
The start of daylight saving time has many of us struggling to adjust our body clocks to the hour difference, which is why the day after is National Napping Day.
The start of daylight saving time has many of us struggling to adjust our body clocks to the hour difference, which is why the day after is National Napping Day.
Growing movement to make daylight saving time permanent
An idea that originated in the 18th century and was adopted more than a hundred years later in an effort to conserve energy could be on its last legs if the majority of Americans have their way.
An idea that originated in the 18th century and was adopted more than a hundred years later in an effort to conserve energy could be on its last legs if the majority of Americans have their way.
Bars and restaurants in Chicago packed as people celebrate St. Patrick's Day early
With mask and vaccination requirements now relaxed statewide, bartenders once again had smiles on their faces and were raking in a lot of cash.
With mask and vaccination requirements now relaxed statewide, bartenders once again had smiles on their faces and were raking in a lot of cash.