Curfew goes into effect in Chicago for non-essential businesses

A 10 p.m. curfew went into effect Friday night for all non-essential businesses in Chicago, and restaurants are already feeling the strain.

Lovin' Local: Shopping Girl XOXO
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Lora LaPratt, owner and stylist of Shopping Girl XOXO, talks about how the pandemic has shaped fashion and what trends to look out for this fall.

Belmont Snack Shop to close permanently after fire: ‘The memories keep you going’

The Belmont Snack Shop will close permanently after a fire destroyed the Avondale restaurant earlier this month, owner Nelson Rodriguez announced in an emotional Facebook post Thursday afternoon.

Parents name their daughter after internet provider for free WiFi

A Swiss internet company offered free WiFi to a couple who named their newborn daughter after their service, according to local media.

‘Mummified’ Twinkie debunks myth that cake treats last forever

A man in Philadelphia found an 8-year-old box of Twinkies in his basement and found that Twinkies don't last as long as the myth says.

Woman divides Twitter over appearing to save wine over baby in viral video

A woman is dividing social media over her presumed priorities after a video of her catching her champagne instead of a baby has gone viral.

Tips for renting an RV for the first time
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Paige Bouma, vice president at RV Trader, talks about how to go about renting an RV for those looking to escape the doldrums of quarantine.

The psychology and stigmas behind wearing a mask
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Dr. Brad Sagarin, psychology professor at Northern Illinois University, talks about the psychological resistance to mask mandates and the politics surrounding the proven safety precaution.

Fiery Halloween decorations at California home trigger 911 calls

Many people arrive each night to admire a Riverside family's spooky, fiery Halloween decor, but the adornments appear so realistic to some that multiple people have made emergency phone calls to firefighters about the home.

Minnesota family survives wild hot air balloon ride

A family from Mayer, Minnesota visiting the East Coast just wanted to enjoy the fall colors from a hot air balloon, however, things suddenly took a scary turn.    

Chick-fil-A-delivering dog stars in her own commercial for the restaurant

Ellie the golden retriever first found fame after she was filmed picking up her owner’s Chick-fil-A order in North Carolina this summer.

Affy Tapple Beer: a match made in heaven

The iconic Chicago brand teamed up with a fast growing suburban craft brewery to produce the first-ever caramel apple beer.

Passenger on flight to Chicago accused of wearing 'lewd' top forced to cover up with captain's T-shirt

A passenger flying with Southwest Airlines to Chicago has claimed that employees with the carrier made her cover up her outfit — after deeming her cleavage to be “lewd, obscene and offensive.”