Chicago-area mechanics go on strike Monday, affecting 50+ dealerships

Getting your car serviced at dozens of Chicagoland dealerships is a lot more difficult now that more than 800 service technicians are on strike.

Little Italy festival canceled for 2nd year in row

An annual festival in the Little Italy neighborhood has been canceled for a second straight year, largely to avoid further stressing vendors already struggling to find workers, organizers said.

As pig rules take effect, bacon may disappear in California

At the beginning of next year, California will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018 that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.

Food Truck Festival returns to the Loop

Lunch in the Loop got more interesting on Friday with the return of Chicago's Food Truck Festival.

Secretary of State launches new plan to cut down on wait times at the DMV

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced new actions Friday aimed at reducing wait times and heavy volume at DMV facilities across the state.

Napa winery's viral job description sounds 'cult like' to some

Dry Farm Winery's job posting for a loyalty coordinator may seem "cult-like" for some. People who know the industry are not surprised at all.

Price of coffee expected to rise amid historic drought

Bad news for coffee lovers—a jump in coffee bean prices could soon filter through to your morning cup of joe.

Nonprofit helps connect Chicagoans with low-interest loans, mortgages

What makes this nonprofit stand out is the fact that they don't look at your credit score. The organization looks to see how much money you save, and if you pay your bills on time.

2021 Taste of River North canceled, Howard Brown Health pulls out of Pride Parade amid pandemic

This year's Taste of River North has been canceled due to ongoing complications surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and an uptick in cases involving the more contagious Delta variant.

Nearly 1 in 5 flight attendants saw an unruly passenger this year

Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.

Chicago kids channel creativity into public art mural in Englewood

A new mural going up in Englewood will not only help beautify the neighborhood, but it also gives young people something productive to do and puts some extra cash in their pocket.

Bears fans rank among the booziest in the NFL, survey finds

Chicago Bears fans can toast to an accomplishment even before the first snap of the season: They are among the biggest drinkers in the NFL, according to a new survey.

Inside United Airlines new Boeing 737 Max 8

United Airlines on Monday introduced the newest member of its fleet at O'Hare International Airport.

Inside United Airlines new Max 8
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An up-close look at United Airlines' newest plane as it takes a special flight from O'Hare.

Oklahoma couple welcomes rare identical triplets

T.J. and Stephanie Norman thought they were only having one child until they went in for an eight-week ultrasound. It was then that they knew they needed a bigger stroller.