Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, husband welcome 2 children

The first openly gay person to be confirmed by the Senate for a Cabinet position had shared last month that the couple had become parents after seeking to adopt.

Coronavirus making for another unusual Labor Day weekend

Coronavirus is making for another unusual holiday weekend. While some people are hitting the road, others are flying. But health leaders are asking for some to stay home.

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Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases around the country and warnings from city and state officials to stay put, many people are still getting out of town for Labor Day weekend.

McDonald’s unreliable ice cream machines reportedly under FTC investigation

It’s not a joke anymore. McDonald’s ice cream machines are broken so much of the time that the FTC is now investigating what’s going on in the kitchens of one of the world’s most popular fast-food chains, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Chicago area listed as 'hot spot' for car thefts

"One of the stark and concerning issues from Chicago is carjackings are up more than 134 percent from last year."

Bud Light rolls out pumpkin spice hard seltzer

Starting Sept. 6, Bud Light Seltzer flavors will include pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, maple pear and apple crisp.

Dad still pushing for court to ban unvaccinated mom from seeing their son, judge recuses himself

On Tuesday, the father told FOX 32 Chicago that he still wants Firlit banned from seeing the boy. He cited her unwillingness to get vaccinated, along with her behavior in court, as reasons for his request.

Chicago Travel Advisory: All US states, except Vermont, now on city's 'high-risk' list

Chicago health officials on Tuesday added five states, the District of Columbia and Guam to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 48 states and four territories.

Newlyweds who posted invoice for no-shows say some have tried to pay them back

A newlywed couple who went viral for posting an invoice on social media for the guests who didn't show up to their wedding reception said at least two people have tried to pay them back.

Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all

Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Naperville nixes return of Ribfest

The Naperville Park Board has voted "no" to the return of Ribfest.

Six-year-old Houston boy looking for family to adopt him

A six-year-old Houston boy is looking for a family to adopt him. His siblings have already found adoptive homes.