US Postal Service expands Operation Santa program nationwide

The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.

Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January

Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.

Oreo to release gluten-free cookie in 2021

Oreo has announced it will be releasing a gluten-free version in January 2021.

Lincoln Square Ravenswood takes annual Wine Stroll online
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The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Wine Stroll with a twist this year. Rudy Flores and Shad Martin talk about this year?s changes.

Maternal and infant health continues to decline in U.S., report finds
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The March of Dimes has come out with its annual report card that shines a light on maternal and infant health, grading all 50 states and Puerto Rico on pre-term birth rates. Stacey Stewart with the March of Dimes discusses a disturbing trend uncovered in the latest report.

Nobu Hotel Chicago pivots with new dining experiences
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Nobu is one of the most well-known restaurants in the country, with some of the world?s biggest celebrities as regular diners. Now they've opened up shop in the West Loop along with a luxury hotel. General Manager Zoltan Payerli talks about it.

Fundraiser aims to bring holiday joy to kids with incarcerated parents
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There is an effort to make the holidays a little more joyful for those children whose parents are incarcerated. Jim Forbes of Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree fundraiser shares the details.

Lovin? Local: Veteran Roasters in Chicago
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Are you ready for a jolt of java? We need that boost every morning and today, we're getting it from the folks at Veteran Roasters in Chicago.

Toys to avoid this holiday season
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Parents everywhere are already snapping up those Black Friday specials, but now officials are warning them about the hidden dangers of some toys. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks more about his safe shopping guide.

Red Lobster opens its first 'ghost kitchen' in Chicago

Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.