Candy recall ahead of Halloween for allergen risk
A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.
A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.
Are millennials raising "velcro kids"?
You may have heard of helicopter parents, lawnmower parents, gentle parents- there’s a new term - “velcro parents” - and it’s gaining traction on social media - the label being given to millennial parents. Dana Hirt, certified parent coach, breaks down this parenting style.
You may have heard of helicopter parents, lawnmower parents, gentle parents- there’s a new term - “velcro parents” - and it’s gaining traction on social media - the label being given to millennial parents. Dana Hirt, certified parent coach, breaks down this parenting style.
3I Atlas comet updates: Where is it now, and what scientists are saying
The 3I/ATLAS comet was first spotted in July near Jupiter after it entered our solar system from another universe. Here’s what’s known about it and what we’ve learned so far.
The 3I/ATLAS comet was first spotted in July near Jupiter after it entered our solar system from another universe. Here’s what’s known about it and what we’ve learned so far.
How to score Halloween 2025’s best food deals and freebies
Several major restaurant chains are celebrating Halloween with limited-time deals and freebies.
Several major restaurant chains are celebrating Halloween with limited-time deals and freebies.
Chicago church packs food, supplies for residents in fear of immigration raids
A Southwest Side community center is packing food and supplies for residents in fear amid immigration raids.
A Southwest Side community center is packing food and supplies for residents in fear amid immigration raids.
Illinois, 25 other states sue Trump administration over SNAP halt
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Tesla reportedly phasing out AM/FM radios in 2026 standard models
Tesla may be ditching AM/FM radio in its 2026 budget models. Here’s what we know.
Tesla may be ditching AM/FM radio in its 2026 budget models. Here’s what we know.
Chicago named top destination for winter travel in new report
Chicago has been ranked as the top destination in WalletHub's 2025 Best Winter Destinations report for its low travel costs and attractions for winter travelers.
Chicago has been ranked as the top destination in WalletHub's 2025 Best Winter Destinations report for its low travel costs and attractions for winter travelers.
Gene & Georgetti’s Midway Airport location to close after licensing deal canceled, owner says
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
Photos: Giant, award-winning pumpkins transformed into Jack-o’-Lantern art
A group of giant pumpkins are on display at a popular garden after being transformed into Jack-o’-lantern art.
A group of giant pumpkins are on display at a popular garden after being transformed into Jack-o’-lantern art.
Food banks in Chicago bracing for spike in demand
The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now Chicago area families are losing SNAP benefits.
The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now Chicago area families are losing SNAP benefits.
Government shutdown travel tips: What to know before you fly
With the government shutdown creating uncertainty for travelers, "ChicagoLIVE" talks with Chicago-based travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore about how to plan ahead. From booking direct flights to choosing early morning departures, Tornatore shares smart strategies to minimize delays, avoid cancellations, and keep your holiday travel smooth — even if the shutdown continues.
With the government shutdown creating uncertainty for travelers, "ChicagoLIVE" talks with Chicago-based travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore about how to plan ahead. From booking direct flights to choosing early morning departures, Tornatore shares smart strategies to minimize delays, avoid cancellations, and keep your holiday travel smooth — even if the shutdown continues.
Windy City Smokeout 2026: Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, more to headline
The Windy City Smokeout is returning for its 13th year at the United Center in July, and the headliners have already been announced.
The Windy City Smokeout is returning for its 13th year at the United Center in July, and the headliners have already been announced.
Amber alert for pets
According to FidoAlert, 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Halloween is especially risky, as it’s the second most common holiday for pets to go missing. FidoAlert provides pet owners a way to be reunited with their furry family members.
According to FidoAlert, 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Halloween is especially risky, as it’s the second most common holiday for pets to go missing. FidoAlert provides pet owners a way to be reunited with their furry family members.
Stone crab season returns: Truluck’s shares tips for enjoying fresh Florida claws
Truluck’s chefs show how to crack and savor fresh, never-frozen stone crabs, while highlighting sustainable harvesting and what makes this seafood season a must-try for diners.
Truluck’s chefs show how to crack and savor fresh, never-frozen stone crabs, while highlighting sustainable harvesting and what makes this seafood season a must-try for diners.
SkyRise Chicago participants prepare to climb 105 floors for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Patients, therapists, and families are gearing up for the inspiring Willis Tower challenge, raising funds to support life-changing rehabilitation at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Patients, therapists, and families are gearing up for the inspiring Willis Tower challenge, raising funds to support life-changing rehabilitation at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Pilsen's 'Carrera de los Muertos' 5K celebrates culture, community amid immigration fears
With 8,000 runners set to take part, founder Carlos Jaramillo shares how the beloved Day of the Dead race uplifts local businesses and supports CPS girls through the Girls MPowered program.
With 8,000 runners set to take part, founder Carlos Jaramillo shares how the beloved Day of the Dead race uplifts local businesses and supports CPS girls through the Girls MPowered program.
No SNAP benefits to be issued in November, USDA confirms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
Boeing defense workers on strike in the Midwest reject the company’s latest contract offer
Boeing workers at three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed voted Sunday to reject the company’s latest contract offer and to continue a strike that started almost three months ago.
Boeing workers at three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed voted Sunday to reject the company’s latest contract offer and to continue a strike that started almost three months ago.
Change your clocks as Daylight saving time ends
Daylight saving time will officially end at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 2, when clocks “fall back” one hour.
Daylight saving time will officially end at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 2, when clocks “fall back” one hour.