Summer concerts making triumphant return to Chicago area

Can you remember the last concert you saw? It may be tough, but there is a concert comeback in the works at venues both large and small, and from local acts to big name bands.

Biden signs law designating sesame as major food allergen, requires labeling on packaged foods

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.

Diaper giveaway held at Chicago church that was robbed of previous diaper drive supplies

After a dozen people stole baby items from a Chicago church, donations flooded in to help restock the shelves. On Saturday, hundreds of parents were able to get diapers, food and other baby supplies.

'Space Beer' helps raise money for Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium is collaborating with a North Side brewery to help raise money for science education.

Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040

Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.

North Center restaurant strives to have zero food waste

"As a small business during a pandemic it's more important than ever to avoid waste. You can really squeeze extra pennies and dimes out of your produce by doing these sorts of things," said Chef Shaner.

How to help alleviate teenage anxiety
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Dr. John Delony, author and mental health expert, walks us through how to support our teenagers through the missed milestones disrupted by COVID-19.

Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking

Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.

Babies stranded in suburban Chicago, thousands of miles from parents, because of bureaucratic delays

You're looking at baby Daniel. His parents live in China, but he was born to a surrogate in the Chicago area. Now he's caught in a Chinese Embassy paperwork snarl. He'll probably spend the first seven months of his life living with a temporary family before he can meet his real parents.

West Virginia will pay remote workers $12K to move to state

Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.

12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035

Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.

Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown

Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on the secrets behind 'Whole Brain Living'
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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of 'Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life,' talks about wellness lessons to be learned from her new book.

Father involvement plays crucial role in development of young children
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Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr., speaker at Start Early's Virtual Luncheon, stresses the importance of fathers engaging with their young children to spur their cognitive, social and emotional development.

Michelin restaurant guide returns to Chicago after pandemic pause

The Michelin guide is bringing back its coveted star ratings after being on pause in the U.S. amid industry shutdowns during the pandemic.