Ribfest canceled again due to coronavirus pandemic
Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.
Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
‘This sucker’s quick’: Biden test drives electric Ford F-150 pickup truck
Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.
Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.
Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before flights
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Millions of households to begin receiving child tax credit payments in July
President Joe Biden said Monday his new "Cash for Kids" program will start sending money to families on July 15th.
President Joe Biden said Monday his new "Cash for Kids" program will start sending money to families on July 15th.
Gender reveal video shows frustrated father-to-be finding out baby -- will be a girl!
The father-to-be appears to scream when he discovers he’s having a girl
The father-to-be appears to scream when he discovers he’s having a girl
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Red Lobster seeking 'Chief Biscuit Officer' in new sweepstakes
The year-long position comes with several perks, including $1,000 in rewards gift cards, extra Cheddar Bay Biscuits on to-go or delivery orders, the chance to "weigh in on upcoming new dishes" and VIP status at a Red Lobster location of the winner’s choice.
The year-long position comes with several perks, including $1,000 in rewards gift cards, extra Cheddar Bay Biscuits on to-go or delivery orders, the chance to "weigh in on upcoming new dishes" and VIP status at a Red Lobster location of the winner’s choice.
White Castle to celebrate National Slider Day by giving out free sliders
Saturday is National Slider Day!
Saturday is National Slider Day!
Long Grove's chocolate festival bite-sized due to pandemic
A sweet festival focused on all things chocolate will open Friday in the north suburbs.
A sweet festival focused on all things chocolate will open Friday in the north suburbs.
Illinois Craft Beer Week returns May 14, kicks off with PassportPlus Challenge
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association representing nearly 300 small and independent craft breweries in Illinois, announced the return of Illinois Craft Beer Week on Friday.
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association representing nearly 300 small and independent craft breweries in Illinois, announced the return of Illinois Craft Beer Week on Friday.
Suburban man bringing famous tomatoes to Chicago
Over the years, thousands of people have enjoyed the fruits of his labor.
Over the years, thousands of people have enjoyed the fruits of his labor.
3 largest US airlines suspending flights to Israel amid rising violence
The largest U.S. airlines are canceling flights to Tel Aviv as violence flares between Israel and Palestinians.
The largest U.S. airlines are canceling flights to Tel Aviv as violence flares between Israel and Palestinians.
Andersonville Farmers Market reopens on North Side
A sure sign of summer and a return to normalcy opened up on Chicago's North Side Wednesday.
A sure sign of summer and a return to normalcy opened up on Chicago's North Side Wednesday.
‘This was amazing’: No injuries after two planes collide midair over Colorado
Colorado deputies say they are amazed after reporting no injuries when two planes collided in the air Wednesday morning. One safely landed at a nearby airport. The other deployed a parachute and crash-landed in a field.
Colorado deputies say they are amazed after reporting no injuries when two planes collided in the air Wednesday morning. One safely landed at a nearby airport. The other deployed a parachute and crash-landed in a field.
New increased child tax credit money coming in July
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
Illinois restaurants, bars having trouble hiring staff as state reopens
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
Company paying 'nap reviewers' $1,500 each for research
Mattress review company Eachnight is offering to pay five people $1,500 each to take naps every day for 30 days.
Mattress review company Eachnight is offering to pay five people $1,500 each to take naps every day for 30 days.