Navigating family dynamics during the holidays | ChicagoNOW
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Sometimes family dynamics can make holidays difficult. Dr. Joy Berkheimer, licensed family therapist & relationship expert, joins to share some tips on how to navigate possible tensions with family.

How to avoid holiday weight gain: fitness expert shares simple tips
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Body By Ivory Fitness CEO Ivory Lofton offers practical advice on staying healthy during the holidays—from smart eating and easy workouts to keeping weight gain in check without missing the fun.

These were Americans' most ordered foods in 2025, according to Grubhub

When it comes to food delivery, Grubhub says in 2025, U.S. consumers were focused on nutrition and went all in on Foodmaxxing, with meals, snacks, drinks, and grocery orders offering the maximum nutritional value.

How to survive holiday parenting pressure with family watching
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TEDx speaker Rachael Fritz shares practical, compassionate strategies to stay grounded, avoid the comparison trap, and help your kids thrive during high-pressure holiday gatherings.

Things to do in Chicago this weekend — SAUCED Night Market, Christmas Around the World

'Tis the season for holiday events! From the SAUCED Night Market to Christmas Around the World and WNDR Holiday Nights, here's your guide to things to do this weekend in Chicago.

What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices

The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.

Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025

Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.

Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent

How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.

Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon in 37 states - See where

Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.

Oscar Mayer looking for Wienermobile drivers - How to apply

Oscar Mayer is looking for Hotdoggers to get behind the wheel of the Wienermobile and take the iconic vehicle on the road.

Buona rolls out big freebies if the Bears beat the Packers

Free food if the Bears win? It's become quite a trend, and Buona is the latest to get on the bandwagon. Chicagoans can score big on Tuesday, December 9, if the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers.

Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues

Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.