Global microchip shortage shuts down Belvidere Jeep plant

The Stellantis plant in Belvidere will stop production for two weeks, according to a statement from the company.

Manny's Deli giving away 1,000 free sandwiches to customers wearing masks

The popular South Loop deli tried for days to get people to wear masks by offering up a free sandwich day. It didn't work, but now a longtime customer has paid for a free sandwich day in honor of the deli's efforts to promote mask uses.

How COVID-19 changed the future of restaurants

With lobbies closed, customers have chosen the drive-thru, curbside pickup or delivery -- and most want their food served fast and contact free.

Mothers from Chicago and suburbs say that Child Tax Credit expansion will make a huge difference

"This tax credit is definitely a blessing," said Maria Ramirez, a working mom in Waukegan. "I am working two jobs as a middle class American in Lake County. I've never qualified for any government assistance because I've made just over the minimum bracket. So it leaves me in a predicament where I don't qualify, so I have to get a second job."

Aurora gives away free food to 1,200 families at pop-up pantry

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin spent his 51st birthday volunteering at the pop-up pantry. "There's no place that I'd rather be than here making sure that our residents of Aurora have the food they need during this pandemic," he said. "We see the light at the end of this tunnel, but we're not through it yet."

Chicago 'Mario Kart' fan travels in real-life Go Kart

One Chicago man is bringing a video game classic to real life by channel channeling his inner Mario Kart.

Spring cleaning goes way beyond your house
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Peggy McColl talks about how to apply lessons from her new book 'Savy Wisdom: It Has The Power to Change Your Life.'

Meghan Markle gives back to volunteers in Chicago with a small gift

Meghan Markle recently baked a sweet treat to thank World Central Kitchen volunteers in Chicago, and the sincere note sent along was the icing on the cake.

Illinois Automobile Dealers Association sues state, EV makers over direct sales

The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit against the state and electric truck startup Rivian for selling vehicles directly to consumers.

Wisconsin bars, restaurants can now sell cocktails, wine to go

The bill, which won bipartisan approval in the Legislature, allows for mixed drinks and glasses of wine to be sold to go as long as they have tamper-evident seals. It takes effect immediately.

Health challenges abound one year into pandemic
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Joy Bauer, host of 'Health, Happiness, Joy,' talks about some of the health challenges people are facing as the pandemic rages on.

New research could make air travel safer amid pandemic

New research could make air travel safer during the pandemic, as the number of people hitting the skies keeps climbing.