Girl Scout cookies tied to child labor in palm oil industry
An Associated Press investigation has found an army of children toiling beneath a canopy of towering palm oil trees in Indonesia and Malaysia, the main suppliers of the world’s most consumed vegetable oil.
An Associated Press investigation has found an army of children toiling beneath a canopy of towering palm oil trees in Indonesia and Malaysia, the main suppliers of the world’s most consumed vegetable oil.
Toasting 2021 with cocktail, bubbly packages at home
Bringing in the new year is going to be a lot different than in year's past as health officials are warning people to stay inside their family bubbles in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. So how do you host a party when everyone is in their own homes?
Bringing in the new year is going to be a lot different than in year's past as health officials are warning people to stay inside their family bubbles in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. So how do you host a party when everyone is in their own homes?
Tips for losing those pandemic pounds
Streeterville's Runway Fitness owner Kristine Theodore and one of her coaches, Cameron Seichter, share their tips for losing those pandemic pounds.
Streeterville's Runway Fitness owner Kristine Theodore and one of her coaches, Cameron Seichter, share their tips for losing those pandemic pounds.
Walk and talk therapy helping Chicago residents get exercise, receive counseling
We're still months away from putting the pandemic behind us and that means more anxiety, more depression, and more cabin fever while we wait for life to return to normal. If you've had enough, maybe it's time for a walk and a talk with a professional trained to help you navigate these challenging times.
We're still months away from putting the pandemic behind us and that means more anxiety, more depression, and more cabin fever while we wait for life to return to normal. If you've had enough, maybe it's time for a walk and a talk with a professional trained to help you navigate these challenging times.
How singles can make a fresh start in the new year
Local matchmaker Erika Kybartas with It's Just Lunch Chicago shares her tips on how to date successfully in the new year.
Local matchmaker Erika Kybartas with It's Just Lunch Chicago shares her tips on how to date successfully in the new year.
Lakeview restaurant awarded $15k in Barstool fund
As restaurants nationwide continue to struggle surviving the pandemic, one restaurant in Chicago received an unexpected Christmas gift that could help in keeping its doors open.
As restaurants nationwide continue to struggle surviving the pandemic, one restaurant in Chicago received an unexpected Christmas gift that could help in keeping its doors open.
Colorado In-N-Out Burgers linked to 80 coronavirus cases, 25 infections ‘probable,’ health agency says
At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees have tested positive for coronavirus, according to data published by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment on Wednesday.
At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees have tested positive for coronavirus, according to data published by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment on Wednesday.
Love it or hate it: Flamin' Hot Cheetos tamales divide family at Christmas
A Washington man decided to create a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos tamale to spice up his family’s Christmas Eve tradition but his family were not so thrilled with his rendition.
A Washington man decided to create a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos tamale to spice up his family’s Christmas Eve tradition but his family were not so thrilled with his rendition.
Doritos 3D are making a comeback, Frito Lay announces
Nostalgia junkies rejoice: Doritos 3D are making a comeback at the behest of fans everywhere.
Nostalgia junkies rejoice: Doritos 3D are making a comeback at the behest of fans everywhere.
United Airlines requiring negative COVID-19 tests for UK passengers traveling to Chicago
United Airlines announced on Thursday that effective Dec. 28, the airline will require passengers originating from the UK who are traveling into Chicago O’Hare to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
United Airlines announced on Thursday that effective Dec. 28, the airline will require passengers originating from the UK who are traveling into Chicago O’Hare to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
Home Run Inn donates 11,000 frozen pizzas to Northern Illinois Food Bank
Home Run Inn has donated more than 11,000 frozen pizzas to Northern Illinois Food Bank this week, feeding nearly 45,000 people in need.
Home Run Inn has donated more than 11,000 frozen pizzas to Northern Illinois Food Bank this week, feeding nearly 45,000 people in need.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
New rule could require servers to share their tips with co-workers, US Department of Labor says
Servers may have to share tips with co-workers who have traditionally not received tips in the past, according to a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Servers may have to share tips with co-workers who have traditionally not received tips in the past, according to a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Simple and tasty desserts to indulge in this holiday season
Chef Rebekah Ziesmer from Conagra Brands shows us how to make simple, tasty desserts this holiday season.
Chef Rebekah Ziesmer from Conagra Brands shows us how to make simple, tasty desserts this holiday season.
Establishing new social norms in wake of COVID-19
Dr. Aisha Langford from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine talks about the difficulty and importance of reinforcing healthy social norms in the age of COVID-19.
Dr. Aisha Langford from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine talks about the difficulty and importance of reinforcing healthy social norms in the age of COVID-19.
McDonald's China releasing Oreo, Spam burger for limited time
McDonald’s will be releasing a Spam burger topped with Oreos in China next week.
McDonald’s will be releasing a Spam burger topped with Oreos in China next week.
‘Cocoa Cola’: Pepsi to release hot chocolate-flavored soda in 2021
The people have spoken: Pepsi will be dropping its hot chocolate-flavored “Cocoa Cola” in 2021.
The people have spoken: Pepsi will be dropping its hot chocolate-flavored “Cocoa Cola” in 2021.