KFC sassily welcomes the return of fan-favorite menu items

KFC has officially brought back some fan-favorite menu items, playfully responding to years of passionate requests.

ESPN, Fox streaming deal, flooding scams & AOL discontinues dial-up | Consumer News
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Consumer News: Fox and ESPN plan a joint streaming platform. The Better Business Bureau warns of flooding scams. AOL will end dial-up internet service. Plus, NVIDIA and AMD resume chip sales to China, U.S. visits by Canadians drop, and Ford unveils plans for affordable EVs.

National Middle Child Day: New book 'Being Middle' celebrates the forgotten sibling
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Author Lori Orlinsky and her daughter Ellie join us on National Middle Child Day to share a heartwarming new book that gives middle kids the spotlight they deserve.

Illinois lawmaker, DCFS dispute legality of intern investigators in child abuse cases

An Illinois lawmaker is accusing DCFS of breaking state law by allowing uncertified interns to conduct child abuse and neglect investigations, while the agency says all investigators meet legal certification requirements.

Back to school beauty tips
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Beauty expert Nicole Pearl shares helpful routines, wellness tips, and must-have products to make the back-to-school season smoother for the whole family.

Late summer travel destinations and deals 2025 | ChicagoNOW
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Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore shares three destinations to consider for late summer plans. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Chicago River Swim returns this fall after 98-year hiatus | ChicagoNOW
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For the first time in 98 years, the Chicago River will host an open water swim event this fall. The Chicago River Swim event has been approved by the city after officials denied the permit last year. It will take place on September 21 and feature 500 qualified swimmers. CEO of The Chicago River Swim Doug McConnell tells us more about it.

Naming your baby? Speech pathologist shares toddler-friendly name tips | ChicagoNOW
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If you're expecting a baby, you've probably already considered the usual factors: family ties, popularity, and maybe avoiding an ex's name. Have you ever thought about how easily your child will be able to pronounce their name? Chloe Conrad, a licensed speech-language pathologist, went viral for naming a few baby names she'd personally skip because they can be tough for toddlers to say.

Boar’s Head plant set to reopen after deadly listeria outbreak

Boar’s Head plans to reopen its Jarratt, Virginia, deli meat plant in the coming months after a deadly listeria outbreak last year that killed 10 people.

Mispackaged ice cream recalled

A few hundreds of cartons of ice cream have been recalled after they were mispackaged.

Chicago Emerging Stars CEO Jaqueza Thomas on empowering youth | ChicagoNOW
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Jaqueza Thomas is the founder and CEO of Chicago Emerging Stars, a nonprofit that empowers Chicago's youth with the tools to lead, thrive, and give back. From hosting free events that serve hundreds of families to creating mentorship programs, Jaqueza is committed to changing the narrative around what he says is the city's often overlooked youth.

National Chicken Wing Day
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It's National Chicken Wing Day. One Local Veteran Owned Chicken Joint. Big Sauce is going viral on social media for having some of the best wings in Chicago.

Taste of Sicily: Eataly Chicago debuts limited-time menu
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Eataly?s David Malzahn joins us to share the flavors of Sicily featured at La Pizza & La Pasta?available now through the end of the month!

Ohio couple welcomes baby boy from 30-year-old frozen embryo

An Ohio couple who struggled with infertility for years had a healthy baby boy last month using an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.