Spanking worsens children’s behavior, study finds

The study’s senior author Elizabeth Gershoff said her team realized that physical punishment led to "increased aggression, increased antisocial behavior, and increased disruptive behavior in school."

Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight

A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.

Group hopes to save historic Klas Restaurant in Cicero

A small group of dedicated people are working furiously to save a building with a storied history.

Chicago travel order shifts to an advisory as no states on city's restricted list again

Chicago's travel order has transitioned to an advisory after no U.S. states or territories were found to be on the city's list requiring travel restrictions, officials announced Tuesday.

Food Truck Fest to return downtown in July

The Chicago Food Truck Fest is coming back to Daley Plaza after a year-long hiatus brought on by the pandemic.

Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says

The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests

A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.

Fourth of July weekend: Lisle hosting fireworks show and parade

Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.

Michigan boat captain finds 95-year-old message in a bottle: 'We were all in shock'

A boat captain in Michigan thought she had found just another glass bottle last week. Then she realized there was a message inside that appeared to be from nearly 100 years ago.

Chicago brewery launches brewers onto store shelves

It can cost millions of dollars for brewers to produce and launch their products from their garage onto store shelves. But a new brewery in Logan Square is making it possible without the huge financial risk.

Free, self-guided mural walk opens in downtown Chicago

The Chicago Loop Alliance has partnered with a number of artists to create a makeshift mural walking tour down downtown Chicago.

Buffalo Grove Labor Day Festival location changed

The festival for Labor Day weekend in Buffalo Grove will be held in Mike Rylko Community Park instead of three separate locations.

Michelin-starred chef to open speakeasy in River North

Michelin-starred chef José Andrés plans to open his first speakeasy, located below his restaurant Jaleo, in River North.

Developers submit proposal for new West Loop apartment building

Developers are planning to build an apartment building near the Fulton Market to house employees of companies like Google and McDonald's.

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Avid traveller Monty Childs, Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA, and Desmond Brown, Assistant Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,

Ghost kitchens: Should your neighborhood be afraid?

Ghost Kitchens are the next big tech concept disrupting the restaurant industry. Neighbors on one North Center block say ghost kitchens are disrupting their life.