'Only took one puff': Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight

Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.

Taste of Chicago Albany Park: Everything you need to know

Taste of Chicago is serving up global flavors and live entertainment in Albany Park this weekend. Here’s what to know before you go.

Life coach B?a Victoria Albina on breaking free from perfectionism | ChicagoNOW
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It might not surprise you that less than half of U.S. adults feel truly satisfied with their personal lives. B?a Victoria Albina is a nurse practitioner, somatic life coach, and host of The Feminist Wellness podcast. She joins us to talk about her upcoming book, End Emotional Outsourcing, which breaks down how perfectionism and people-pleasing keep us stuck.

How to beat procrastination and reset this fall, a mindset expert explains | ChicagoNOW
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Back-to-school season isn't just an opportunity for students to reset. With new routines kicking in, it creates a natural moment for everyone to rethink old habits and work toward personal goals. New York Times best-selling author and mindset expert Jon Acuff gives us tips on how to stop overthinking, break the procrastination cycle and more.

Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods

The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.

Tour de Cure: Riding to stop diabetes in St. Charles
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The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure: Chicagoland returns to St. Charles with scenic routes, community impact, and a powerful mission to stop diabetes.

HEINZ Ketchup Smoothie debuts at Smoothie King in five cities

HEINZ and Smoothie King are blending ketchup into a real fruit smoothie in a new limited-edition drink aimed at settling the internet’s “is ketchup a smoothie?” debate.

Most young adults today haven’t reached key adulthood milestones, US Census data finds

New Census Bureau data shows that fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are reaching traditional adulthood milestones like marriage and parenthood, with economic independence now the most common path.

McDonandland Meal 2025: New Happy Meal for adults

Ronald McDonald, Grimmace, and Hamburglar are among the classic McDonald’s characters making a comeback for the new meal deal.

Where to find the best breakfast sandwiches in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Fox 32's Sylvia Perez went across the city trying some of Chicago's best breakfast sandwiches for her series "Tasting Chicago." She joins us today with more on what she tried.

Northalsted Market Days: What to expect | ChicagoNOW
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Northalsted Market Days kicks off this Friday at 5 PM and runs all the way through Sunday at 10 PM. It's one of the largest LGBTQ+ street festivals in the country, taking over Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison with food, headlining artists, and even drag performances. Choose Chicago's VP of Neighborhood Strategy Rob Fojtik gives us the lowdown on what to expect this weekend.

'Queen of Kids Music' Laurie Berkner talks upcoming Ravinia show | ChicagoNOW
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While this guest began her career playing in rock bands, she's now known as the "Queen of Kids music," credited with launching a brand new genre with award-winning albums and over a billion streams. Laurie from the Laurie Berkner Band shares how she connects with families and what fans can look forward to at her performance at Ravinia this weekend.

Chicago bartender and wine expert show off Cowboy Carajillo trend
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Wine and spirits specialist Eric Holmes and award-winning bartender from Maple & Ash, Juanjo Pulgarin, showcase the hottest new drink trend, the Cowboy Carajillo.

This American is viewed most favorably among global figures in new poll: See the list

Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political leaders including Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk.