The story of twin brothers walking across America
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Twin brothers began walking across America in October, turning an ambitious journey into a deeply personal challenge.

Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models

Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.

Portillo’s partners with Bears wide receiver DJ Moore on limited-time meal

Chicago-based restaurant chain Portillo’s is partnering with Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore on a new limited-time meal celebrating one of the team’s most memorable moments of the season.

2026: Things that happened 120 years ago

In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.

Here's when you can visit US national parks for free in 2026

The National Park Service has rolled out a new slate of free-admission days, giving travelers several chances throughout the year to explore iconic parks without paying an entrance fee.

Sausage recall: 2,000 pounds pulled after metal strip discovery

The Department of Agriculture has announced a recall of nearly one ton of Olympia Provisions’ holiday kielbasa after a consumer reported finding metal in the product.

A Wrigleyville bar turns into a festive Santa Baby Christmas pop-up
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Stolen Saddle, a country-themed bar in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, has transformed into a festive “Santa Baby” Christmas pop-up. The space is filled with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations, immersive photo ops and holiday drinks. Staff say it takes about three weeks to set everything up, with months of planning going into the pop-up each year.

Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable

Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.

Jim Beam shutting down production at Kentucky distillery for a year

Jim Beam is shutting down production temporarily at one of its Kentucky distilleries as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.

Instacart ending price test program after backlash

Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.

What's open and closed in Chicago on Christmas Day

If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.

DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT

DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.