Thanksgiving 2025: These cities rank as the best places to go for the holiday
If you’re considering taking a trip this Thanksgiving, a new report highlights some cities to have on your radar to enjoy some much-needed time off.
If you’re considering taking a trip this Thanksgiving, a new report highlights some cities to have on your radar to enjoy some much-needed time off.
Fewer than 1 in 5 Americans feel their job has purpose, poll finds
A new Gallup and Stand Together study finds that employees with a strong sense of purpose are more engaged, less burned out, and less likely to be job hunting.
A new Gallup and Stand Together study finds that employees with a strong sense of purpose are more engaged, less burned out, and less likely to be job hunting.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Lycée French Market, Eras After Dark, IllumiBrew
Here's a guide to things to do in Chicago Nov. 14-16.
Here's a guide to things to do in Chicago Nov. 14-16.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
'Gravy Extinguisher' being offered by Firehouse Subs to rescue dry turkeys
Firehouse Subs is launching a limited-edition "Gravy Extinguisher" to add humor and flavor to Thanksgiving feasts.
Firehouse Subs is launching a limited-edition "Gravy Extinguisher" to add humor and flavor to Thanksgiving feasts.
McDonald’s McRib is back, but only in these select cities
The McRib will be available beginning Nov. 11 in select cities.
The McRib will be available beginning Nov. 11 in select cities.
Chicago café helps homeless veterans rebuild their lives one cup at a time
On Veterans Day, a Chicago café is drawing attention for its mission to support veterans, including those struggling with homelessness.
On Veterans Day, a Chicago café is drawing attention for its mission to support veterans, including those struggling with homelessness.
Should you wash your Thanksgiving turkey? What food experts say
As Thanksgiving approaches, the age-old question returns: should you wash your turkey before cooking it?
As Thanksgiving approaches, the age-old question returns: should you wash your turkey before cooking it?
Italian parsley recalled over possible salmonella contamination
The recalled parsley was sold to wholesalers in multiple states in September.
The recalled parsley was sold to wholesalers in multiple states in September.
Chick-fil-A brings back peppermint favorites for the holidays
Chick-fil-A’s peppermint beverages return nationwide November 10 for a limited time.
Chick-fil-A’s peppermint beverages return nationwide November 10 for a limited time.
Chick-fil-A launches holiday collection of cozy gifts and décor
Chick-fil-A is expanding its holiday lineup beyond the menu this year, adding cozy clothing, home goods and family entertainment
Chick-fil-A is expanding its holiday lineup beyond the menu this year, adding cozy clothing, home goods and family entertainment
Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Best places to retire in 2026 ranked in new study, see the list
A U.S. News & World Report study has ranked the best places to retire in 2026, with a Midwest city coming in at number one.
A U.S. News & World Report study has ranked the best places to retire in 2026, with a Midwest city coming in at number one.
These states rank as the most charitable in America in 2025, analysis shows
Lending help to others comes in many forms, and these states do more than their fair share to support their communities, according to a new report.
Lending help to others comes in many forms, and these states do more than their fair share to support their communities, according to a new report.
Wendy’s to shutter hundreds of restaurants nationwide
Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants by the end of this year as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and improve profitability.
Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants by the end of this year as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and improve profitability.
Data reveals most popular baby names of 2025, trends that will influence names in 2026
New data is revealing the most popular baby names of 2025, along with trends that will influence baby names in 2026.
New data is revealing the most popular baby names of 2025, along with trends that will influence baby names in 2026.
Chicago classic Mr. Submarine celebrates 50 years of sandwich bliss
Dan Tzoumas talks about how Mr. Submarine is celebrating half a century of slinging sandwiches across the Chicago area.
Dan Tzoumas talks about how Mr. Submarine is celebrating half a century of slinging sandwiches across the Chicago area.
Father says feds sprayed his family, 1-year-old, with a chemical agent in Cicero
A family said federal immigration agents sprayed them, including their 1-year-old daughter, with a chemical irritant while they were driving to get groceries in Cicero on Saturday.
A family said federal immigration agents sprayed them, including their 1-year-old daughter, with a chemical irritant while they were driving to get groceries in Cicero on Saturday.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
Honda issues recall for 400K Civics after finding wheels 'may detach from vehicle'
Honda said the recall issue "could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and detach" on these vehicles.
Honda said the recall issue "could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and detach" on these vehicles.