Andersonville Restaurant Week returns

Andersonville is trying to shrug off the pandemic with a full return of its restaurant week.

Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.

Burning cargo ship full of Porsches adrift in Atlantic Ocean

The Felicity Ace cargo ship was carrying Porsches and other vehicles from Germany to the U.S. when it caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean and remains adrift.

Sofía Jirau becomes 1st Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome

“I can finally tell you my big secret... I am the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome!” the 24-year-old Puerto Rican model announced on Valentine’s Day.

Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts

Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.

World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness

Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

What is 'Worldle?' Spinoff map game is like Wordle, but for geography buffs

“Worldle” is a map game inspired by the viral Wordle game. Users see the outline of a country and must correctly guess it in six tries or less.

Over $65K raised for 2 Chicago families who lost everything in building fire
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The fire, back on Jan. 19 in Old Irving Park, gutted a three-flat building, impacting two families who are all related. They lost everything including two of their beloved pets: Bella the cat and Gigi the dog.

These 10 US cities will pay you to move there, report says

Cities across the country are looking to appeal to the thousands of workers that were pushed into remote positions by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and are offering incentives to those who choose to move and live in them, according to a report.

Stellantis recalls nearly 20K Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans over fire risk

Stellantis is recalling certain 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids, impacting an estimated 19,808 plug-in minivans, over a potential fire risk.

Three couples take love to new heights on the 'Ledge' at Willis Tower

The Willis Tower said Juanita Ladonna Watson and Paris Parnell Adams got married; Ashley Lulinski and Stephanie Glalarza got married; and Mike and Amanda Doherty renewed their vows.

US suspends avocado imports from Mexico

The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.