Portillo's workers strike outside River North restaurant
About a dozen Portillo's workers gathered outside its River North restaurant, striking against the company.
About a dozen Portillo's workers gathered outside its River North restaurant, striking against the company.
AAA expects air travel to reach pre-pandemic levels this weekend, expect higher gas prices
AAA spokeswoman Molly Hart predicts travel will reach pre-pandemic levels this holiday weekend as millions are expected to be back in airports and on the roads.
AAA spokeswoman Molly Hart predicts travel will reach pre-pandemic levels this holiday weekend as millions are expected to be back in airports and on the roads.
O'Hare International Airport will be busiest airport in US this holiday weekend: AAA
If you are flying out of Chicago this Fourth of July weekend, be prepared for big crowds and long lines at the airport.
If you are flying out of Chicago this Fourth of July weekend, be prepared for big crowds and long lines at the airport.
Naperville couple to compete in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest
Local foodies will have some hometown hereoes to root for this weekend in the 105th annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Local foodies will have some hometown hereoes to root for this weekend in the 105th annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Police search for driver in hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist
Police are asking the community for help in identifying the driver of a vehicle who fatally struck a motorcyclist in South Austin and kept driving.
Police are asking the community for help in identifying the driver of a vehicle who fatally struck a motorcyclist in South Austin and kept driving.
California triplets are pregnant at same time: 'A dream come true'
The sisters, 35, from Southern California, were born within four minutes of each other and now, they’re all expecting to give birth in the next few months.
The sisters, 35, from Southern California, were born within four minutes of each other and now, they’re all expecting to give birth in the next few months.
REO Speedwagon to welcome back live music in Aurora
Live music returns to Aurora Thursday with a show by REO Speedwagon.
Live music returns to Aurora Thursday with a show by REO Speedwagon.
Special Report: Local pastors, community leaders say family values are key to decreasing Chicago crime
Father's Day puts the focus not only on dads, but also on the importance of family and family values. Several Cook County pastors and community leaders say this is key to decreasing violence on Chicago streets.
Father's Day puts the focus not only on dads, but also on the importance of family and family values. Several Cook County pastors and community leaders say this is key to decreasing violence on Chicago streets.
'The Office' CPR technique helps Indiana dad save 4-year-old daughter
A father from Indiana had seconds to act when his 4-year-old child fell to the ground and became unresponsive amid a sudden cardiac arrest.
A father from Indiana had seconds to act when his 4-year-old child fell to the ground and became unresponsive amid a sudden cardiac arrest.
Spanking worsens children’s behavior, study finds
The study’s senior author Elizabeth Gershoff said her team realized that physical punishment led to "increased aggression, increased antisocial behavior, and increased disruptive behavior in school."
The study’s senior author Elizabeth Gershoff said her team realized that physical punishment led to "increased aggression, increased antisocial behavior, and increased disruptive behavior in school."
Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
Group hopes to save historic Klas Restaurant in Cicero
A small group of dedicated people are working furiously to save a building with a storied history.
A small group of dedicated people are working furiously to save a building with a storied history.
Chicago travel order shifts to an advisory as no states on city's restricted list again
Chicago's travel order has transitioned to an advisory after no U.S. states or territories were found to be on the city's list requiring travel restrictions, officials announced Tuesday.
Chicago's travel order has transitioned to an advisory after no U.S. states or territories were found to be on the city's list requiring travel restrictions, officials announced Tuesday.
Food Truck Fest to return downtown in July
The Chicago Food Truck Fest is coming back to Daley Plaza after a year-long hiatus brought on by the pandemic.
The Chicago Food Truck Fest is coming back to Daley Plaza after a year-long hiatus brought on by the pandemic.
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
COVID-19 has changed what home buyers are looking for
The COVID-19 pandemic changed what home buyers are looking for, so how are builders responding?
The COVID-19 pandemic changed what home buyers are looking for, so how are builders responding?
Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
Fourth of July weekend: Lisle hosting fireworks show and parade
Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.
Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.
Michigan boat captain finds 95-year-old message in a bottle: 'We were all in shock'
A boat captain in Michigan thought she had found just another glass bottle last week. Then she realized there was a message inside that appeared to be from nearly 100 years ago.
A boat captain in Michigan thought she had found just another glass bottle last week. Then she realized there was a message inside that appeared to be from nearly 100 years ago.
Chicago brewery launches brewers onto store shelves
It can cost millions of dollars for brewers to produce and launch their products from their garage onto store shelves. But a new brewery in Logan Square is making it possible without the huge financial risk.
It can cost millions of dollars for brewers to produce and launch their products from their garage onto store shelves. But a new brewery in Logan Square is making it possible without the huge financial risk.