'Ales for ALS': Lombard brewery raising money to fight ALS

They’re brewing up something special at one west suburban craft brewery, and it’s all for a good cause.

Vice President Kamala Harris visits South Side Chicago bakery

Vice President Kamala Harris was in Chicago on Tuesday, where she toured a vaccination site that opened to union workers. She also visited Brown Sugar Bakery on the city’s South Side, where she met with owners and employees.

Krispy Kreme unveils Oreo glazed and cookie doughnuts

Krispy Kreme has revealed two new Oreo cookie glazed doughnuts: a cream-filled treat coated with an Oreo glaze, or topped with "cookies and kreme" icing and a crunchy Oreo cookie wafer.

Northern Virginia couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary

A milestone weekend for a northern Virginia couple who celebrated 72 years of marriage! Marvin and Betty Quinn married on April 2, 1949.

Unopened Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 sells for record-breaking $660,000

An unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. that was bought in 1986 and then forgotten about in a desk drawer has sold at auction for $660,000.

Stylish 82-year-old woman inspires the internet with virtual church outfits

La Verne Ford Wimberly has attracted national attention for wearing her Sunday best despite her church holding service virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.

CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing

The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.

Cubs and Sox fans will face changes whether they're at the ballpark or a bar on Opening Day

The city of Chicago is prepared to crack down on bars that don't enforce COVID rules including masks, capacity limits and social distancing. "As business owners, as managers of these establishments, it is your responsibility to adhere to the guidelines. The violations are steep."

At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis

A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.

Honda recalls over 628K US vehicles to replace fuel pumps

Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail -- and causing the engines to stall.