These are the happiest states in 2025, new data shows

Finding enjoyment in life is sometimes related to where you live and these states offer residents a nice boost to their general well-being, according to a new survey.

Former Bear Israel Idonije gives fans a taste of game day at The Staley
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We talk with former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije about his new bar, The Staley ? from game day vibes to tonight?s menu and raffle, here?s what fans can expect!

Chicago-area farm delivering free fresh food to veterans in need

Harvest time is right around the corner. While many farmers sell their products at stores or farmers markets, there's one Chicago-area farm that isn’t doing either.

102-year-old becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji

Kokichi Akuzawa, a 102-year-old man from Japan, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, according to the Associated Press.

Stir up some fun with a Dua Lipa-themed cocktail
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What better way to celebrate Friday than to enjoy a Dua Lipa-themed cocktail. Here to shake things up is our friend, wine and spirits specialist Eric Holmes.

Eating radioactive shrimp could turn you into an alien, US senator claims

A U.S. senator from Louisiana has a dire warning for people who eat “radioactive,” imported shrimp: You could end up looking like the alien from the movie “Alien.”

Chef Rick Bayless joins global network advocating sustainable food
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Celebrated chef Rick Bayless is teaming up with The Chefs? Manifesto to champion sustainable food practices and will co-host a global action hub later this month.

A coffee lovers' paradise at Chicago Roastery Starbucks Reserve
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FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over to the Chicago Roastery Starbucks Reserve to try out some of their delectable offerings and savor the sweet aroma of coffee.

Giorgio Armani, fashion icon, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned his style and vision into a multibillion-dollar company, has died. He was 91.

Small plane crashes at suburban Chicago airport
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A small plane crashed through a fence Wednesday afternoon at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling.

Foreign travelers soon to pay 'visa integrity fee' to visit the US costing $250

The Trump administration introduced the $250 visa integrity fee ahead of America250 events, the Olympics and FIFA World Cup as international visitor numbers decline.

Coping with grief: Chicago expert shares healthy strategies and hope
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Licensed clinical social worker Anna Richmond from Thriveworks joins us to discuss how to navigate grief, avoid harmful coping habits, and embrace therapy as a valuable tool for healing.