Chicago named best big city in US for 9th straight year: survey

For the ninth year in a row, Chicago has been crowned the Best Big City in the United States by the Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. 

These states are the safest in America in 2025, data suggests

Safety levels vary depending on where you live, and these states are considered the safest places to call home based on a new report.

American Airlines ditches bag sizers at airport boarding gates

American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their bags inside the metal contraptions to make sure their bag will fit in the overhead compartment.

Bartenders noticing lack of tips from Gen Z drinkers, they say

Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.

Why post-marathon recovery is just as important as race day
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As Chicago Marathon weekend approaches, Ginny Brandl from iCryo Edgewater joins us to share how compression therapy and other recovery tools can help runners bounce back stronger.

Daylight saving time 2025: When will we 'fall back?'

The time change marks the return of earlier sunsets as the days grow shorter heading into winter.

Chicken corn dogs recalled from Foster Poultry Farms

Tens of millions of pounds of corn dog products have been recalled since September over the concern. Here's the brand in the latest batch.

Bub City chef serves up the ultimate game day barbecue platter
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Chef Max Robbins joins us on the plaza to share grilling tips and walk through Bub City?s signature platter of ribs, wings, and brisket?perfect for any tailgate or watch party.

Amazon launches grocery brand with products under $5

Amazon Grocery, Amazon’s newest private label grocery brand, offers more than 1,000 food products, most of them priced under $5.

Americans' trust in media plunges to new low of 28%, data suggests

The overall confidence in media to report news in a balanced and fair way dropped substantially, according to a recent poll.