Back-to-school costs up 5%: Expert shares tips to help save | ChicagoNOW
Back-to-school season is officially here, and parents are facing a different kind of homework: managing the rising costs. Prices for supplies, tech, and activities are up about 5% compared to last year. Financial expert Pattie Ehsaei discusses smart and practical strategies to help families stretch their dollar while still setting kids up for a successful school year.
Back-to-school season is officially here, and parents are facing a different kind of homework: managing the rising costs. Prices for supplies, tech, and activities are up about 5% compared to last year. Financial expert Pattie Ehsaei discusses smart and practical strategies to help families stretch their dollar while still setting kids up for a successful school year.
TSA just banned these items from checked bags: See the list
The new rules on flying involves hair tools, marking the latest change to airport security screenings this year.
The new rules on flying involves hair tools, marking the latest change to airport security screenings this year.
Taste of Chicago Grant Park: Everything you need to know
Taste of Chicago is back at Grant Park Sept. 5-7.
Taste of Chicago is back at Grant Park Sept. 5-7.
Ice cream sold at Walmarts across 16 states recalled
Walmart confirms affected half-gallon products were sold at select stores.
Walmart confirms affected half-gallon products were sold at select stores.
44% of adults admit ordering off kids' menu in survey
A new survey of U.S. diners reveals long waits, rude service, and tipping fatigue are reshaping restaurant habits, with more adults ordering kids’ meals and eating alone.
A new survey of U.S. diners reveals long waits, rude service, and tipping fatigue are reshaping restaurant habits, with more adults ordering kids’ meals and eating alone.
Kennedy Jr. pushes health trackers as Chicago experts question privacy, cost
In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez finds out if wearing a wearable is for everyone.
In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez finds out if wearing a wearable is for everyone.
Capital Grille's is 17th Annual 'The Generous Pour' Tasting Experience
The Capital Grille is hosting its 17th Annual "The Generous Pour" Tasting Experience. Each wine is perfectly paired with a special gourmet dish like seared scallops, dry-aged steaks and even caviar.
The Capital Grille is hosting its 17th Annual "The Generous Pour" Tasting Experience. Each wine is perfectly paired with a special gourmet dish like seared scallops, dry-aged steaks and even caviar.
Steak 'n Shake slams Cracker Barrel CEO for eliminating 'old-timer' from logo: 'We take pride in our history'
Steak 'n Shake is accusing Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino of abandoning Cracker Barrel's heritage in pursuit of trends.
Steak 'n Shake is accusing Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino of abandoning Cracker Barrel's heritage in pursuit of trends.
Chicago chefs team up for one-night end-of-summer BBQ
Eden and Soul & Smoke are joining forces Sunday for a special barbecue event featuring a unique menu and collaborative flavors.
Eden and Soul & Smoke are joining forces Sunday for a special barbecue event featuring a unique menu and collaborative flavors.
Battery-flavored chips that taste like 'licking a 9-volt' target millennials hungry for '90s nostalgia
A nostalgia-focused snack company made a shock announcement this summer by introducing battery-flavored corn chips.
A nostalgia-focused snack company made a shock announcement this summer by introducing battery-flavored corn chips.
There's a new most-frequently stolen car in the US: See where the vehicles rank
Muscle cars and cars with higher horsepower are frequent targets for car thieves, data showed.
Muscle cars and cars with higher horsepower are frequent targets for car thieves, data showed.
Amazon now selling used Hertz rental cars online
Hertz Car Sales is partnering with Amazon Autos to sell thousands of used cars online, with initial availability in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
Hertz Car Sales is partnering with Amazon Autos to sell thousands of used cars online, with initial availability in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
CIMA brings bold new flavors to Rosemont
Just minutes from O?Hare, CIMA is the newest restaurant making waves in Rosemont?blending local farm partnerships, top Chicago chef collaborations, and a fresh dining experience at the Hyatt Centric.
Just minutes from O?Hare, CIMA is the newest restaurant making waves in Rosemont?blending local farm partnerships, top Chicago chef collaborations, and a fresh dining experience at the Hyatt Centric.
Pizza City Fest happening in River North this weekend
We love pizza here on ChicagoNOW?. And so of course we had to preview the Pizza City Fest happening this weekend in River North! It?s a three day celebration of the Chicago area?s top pizza makers. And today, 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter and Pizza City Fest founder, Steve Dolinsky, joined the show!
We love pizza here on ChicagoNOW?. And so of course we had to preview the Pizza City Fest happening this weekend in River North! It?s a three day celebration of the Chicago area?s top pizza makers. And today, 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter and Pizza City Fest founder, Steve Dolinsky, joined the show!
Family of 2-year-old killed in Portillo?s crash sues restaurant chain
The family of a 2-year-old boy killed when a car slammed into a Portillo?s in Oswego last month has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the restaurant chain.
The family of a 2-year-old boy killed when a car slammed into a Portillo?s in Oswego last month has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the restaurant chain.
Cracker Barrel unveils new logo, fall menu amid brand makeover
Cracker Barrel has introduced a refreshed look alongside a new fall menu.
Cracker Barrel has introduced a refreshed look alongside a new fall menu.
Illinois named one of the most fun states in America
Looking for fun? Illinois is one of the best places in the country, according to a new study.
Looking for fun? Illinois is one of the best places in the country, according to a new study.
Chicago White Sox fans say 'Yes' in a 60-second wedding on the field
Earlier this month, during Bill Veeck Night at Guaranteed Rate Field, two die-hard Chicago White Sox fans tied the knot right on the field, in front of thousands of cheering fans. The ceremony, officiated by Sox legend Ron Kittle, lasted just 60 seconds but left a lifetime memory.
Earlier this month, during Bill Veeck Night at Guaranteed Rate Field, two die-hard Chicago White Sox fans tied the knot right on the field, in front of thousands of cheering fans. The ceremony, officiated by Sox legend Ron Kittle, lasted just 60 seconds but left a lifetime memory.
Costco's Pepsi-to-Coke switch goes viral as members sound off
Membership warehouse chain Costco completed a nationwide transition to Coca-Cola products in food courts, ending an 11-year partnership with PepsiCo that began in 2013.
Membership warehouse chain Costco completed a nationwide transition to Coca-Cola products in food courts, ending an 11-year partnership with PepsiCo that began in 2013.
KUNI: The Chicago streetwear brand honoring HBCUs and giving back
Founder Dr. Anjali Camara shares how KUNI blends bold fashion with a mission to uplift HBCU heritage and fund educational equity from the South to Chicago.
Founder Dr. Anjali Camara shares how KUNI blends bold fashion with a mission to uplift HBCU heritage and fund educational equity from the South to Chicago.