As homebuying rises, is it still a good time to refinance your home?

Despite the global pandemic, the US housing market remains strong. Don’t wait to refinance. Right now is likely the safest time to get a record-low mortgage refinance loan.

Chicago expands indoor capacity to 50% at bars, restaurants

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that bars and restaurants will be allowed to open at 50% capacity, loosening restrictions put into place due to the coronavirus pandemic as vaccinations ramp up.

Chicago restaurants push for increase in dining capacity

Chicago restaurants have upped the pressure on City Hall, saying they need more diners inside within days.

Eating this ratio of fruit and veggies could help you live longer, study suggests

How many servings of fruits and veggies should you be getting each day to live a longer life? A new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, aims to provide an answer. 

DIY project offers convenience of whole-home generator, at fraction of cost    

After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.

Reese's announces chocolate-free peanut butter cup

The Hershey Company recently announced a new addition to the Reese’s line-up that’s very peanut-buttery.

New York's new wedding dance rules: Stay in your 'zone,' wear a mask, only dance with your family

Dancers must wear face masks and stay within their own "dancing areas or zones" -- spaces that should be at least 36 square feet (3.3 square meters) in size and positioned at least 6 feet (2 meters) apart from other dance zones and tables. The bride and groom can do the first dance, but they must stay 6 feet from all the other dancers.

FBI 'aware of' American Airlines possible UFO sighting, stops short of confirming investigation

The FBI is "aware of" an American Airlines pilot’s report of an apparent UFO seen soaring over Northeast New Mexico earlier this week – but stopped short of confirming whether an investigation is underway, Fox News learned Thursday.

How to break through the pandemic wall
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Lifestyle expert and coach Dr. Judith Wright lists some techniques for overcoming the apathy and disillusionment surrounding the pandemic.

FAA seeks $27,500 fine from passenger for hitting flight attendant

Federal officials are seeking a $27,500 civil penalty against an airline passenger who allegedly struck a flight attendant who asked the passenger and a companion to leave the plane after a dispute over wearing a face mask.

Tips for developing better sleep habits during the pandemic
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Dr. Sabra Abbott from Northwestern University talks about the increasing prevalence of insomnia during the pandemic and what you can do to maximize your rest during these trying times.

Food help expanded for children shut out of school by pandemic

As many as 1 million Illinois schoolchildren will get more nutritious meals after state officials received an expansion of a federally subsidized pandemic-relief program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.

Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.

Six rules for dining out in 2021
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So many of us are looking forward to dining out again when the worst of the pandemic is over. But as restaurants start opening up, what's that going to look like and how will this impact how we go about doing it. Etiquette expert Heidi Dulebohn shares her six tips for dining out in 2021.