Woman breaks world record for most chicken nuggets eaten in 1 minute

Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.

Lawsuit: Man finds semen in Red Robin salad after alleging racism

A Black man claimed a Red Robin restaurant employee put semen in his salad in retaliation for alleging racism at the restaurant.

Get paid $1,000 to binge watch old March Madness Games

The odds of filling out a perfect March Madness bracket are absurd, so college basketball fans may want to take a gander at this contest instead.

Suburban Chicago family donating 325 Easter baskets to kids in hospitals

Axel's family started putting together Easter baskets four years ago. Their first year, they gave 100 baskets to patients at Rush University Medical Center. In 2021, they donated 318 baskets to Rush, University of Illinois-Chicago, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Central DuPage Hospital. Their goal this year is 325 baskets.

Suburban Chicago lifeguards honored for saving woman who collapsed during water aerobics class in Joliet

The Red Cross said that last June, Marge Bell collapsed while doing water aerobics at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet. Lifeguards Julia Castillo and Cole Kics got Bell out of the water, and together with Aquatics Superintendent Lauren Ryan, started CPR.

Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say

Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session. 

Pepsi and IHOP team up for new maple syrup cola

Pancake and soda lovers are in for a sweet treat thanks to Pepsi and IHOP. The two companies have partnered for the release of a new maple syrup cola.

Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights

The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.

Four siblings looking for one family to adopt them together

“It really doesn't matter which parent we get adopted with, the only thing that matters is being with my brother and sisters," says 11-year-old Bryan. He and his three siblings, ages 7 to 12, are looking for a family to adopt them together.

These single moms needed support so they bought a house, raise kids together

Friends Holly Harper and Herrin Hopper launched the Siren House, a place for them and other women to live while they figure out the next chapter in their lives.

Lightfoot unveils new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What We're Made Of'

The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers. 

Russia-Ukraine war: Think your grocery bill is high now? Experts warn just wait

It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch now available as a spread

The spread can be used on fruit and bread, or it can serve as an ingredient in baked goods or a dessert topping.