Instead of Christmas gifts, couple helps their adult children pay for expenses
A couple is sparking debate over gift-giving, saying that for years, they would give their children several gifts, but now that they're adults, they're giving less.
A couple is sparking debate over gift-giving, saying that for years, they would give their children several gifts, but now that they're adults, they're giving less.
Nearly 6 million in Illinois will be traveling for the holidays
Unless you travel by sleigh, you will be at risk of hitting some traffic for your holiday trip this year.
Unless you travel by sleigh, you will be at risk of hitting some traffic for your holiday trip this year.
Woman celebrates 106th birthday with Fireball Whisky shot: 'A lot of fun'
An Ohio woman celebrated her 106th birthday with a shot of – what else? – Fireball.
An Ohio woman celebrated her 106th birthday with a shot of – what else? – Fireball.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Old Town Pour House to close permanently
Old Town Pour House will close its Wells Street location after the holidays, ending a 13-year run at the site.
Old Town Pour House will close its Wells Street location after the holidays, ending a 13-year run at the site.
Old Town Pour House announces permanent closure
Old Town Pour House is set to close its Wells Street location after the holidays, concluding 13 years at the site.
Old Town Pour House is set to close its Wells Street location after the holidays, concluding 13 years at the site.
Hectic travel weekend kicks off at O'Hare Airport with weather delays
O'Hare Airport was busy Friday as thousands of travelers get on the move ahead of Christmas.
O'Hare Airport was busy Friday as thousands of travelers get on the move ahead of Christmas.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Les Misérables, Miracle on 63rd Street and more
This weekend in Chicago catch Les Miserables, Miracle on 63rd Street, a Chicago Bears game or more. Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Dec. 20-22.
This weekend in Chicago catch Les Miserables, Miracle on 63rd Street, a Chicago Bears game or more. Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Dec. 20-22.
Snow complicates busy travel day at Chicago airports
A snowy start to the weekend stalled travel plans for many at O'Hare Airport on the Friday ahead of Christmas.
A snowy start to the weekend stalled travel plans for many at O'Hare Airport on the Friday ahead of Christmas.
Burger chain named as America’s most expensive fast-food restaurant: 'Overpriced'
Customers have complained of price increases at fast-food chains amid inflation.
Customers have complained of price increases at fast-food chains amid inflation.
McDonald’s McRib becomes crime fighting tool for Delaware County officer; find out how
Find out how a Delaware County officer used a McDonald's McRib sandwich to fight crime and subdue a tense situation.
Find out how a Delaware County officer used a McDonald's McRib sandwich to fight crime and subdue a tense situation.
FDA updates definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The new rules will go into effect within two months.
The new rules will go into effect within two months.
Chicago museum and aquarium free days — Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and more
Discover free things to do in Chicago with free admission days at top attractions like the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and The Field Museum
Discover free things to do in Chicago with free admission days at top attractions like the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and The Field Museum
Perfect your holiday pasta with Piccolo Sogno
Chicago restaurant Piccolo Sogno has been serving up some of the best Italian cuisine for almost 20 years and now you can bring a taste of that restaurant home and maybe even make it part of your holiday meal.
Chicago restaurant Piccolo Sogno has been serving up some of the best Italian cuisine for almost 20 years and now you can bring a taste of that restaurant home and maybe even make it part of your holiday meal.
Popular suburban drive-thru to close its doors for good
It’s the end of an era for a beloved suburban institution.
It’s the end of an era for a beloved suburban institution.
Message in a bottle makes it from Florida to Texas - and will keep going
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
Application open for new Oscar Mayer Wienermobile drivers
Applications are now open for the next class of Oscar Mayer Wienermobile drivers.
Applications are now open for the next class of Oscar Mayer Wienermobile drivers.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its unlimited flight pass for 2025. Here’s what to know about it.
Connie's frozen cheese pizzas recalled in 3 states, including Illinois: Here's what to know
Palermo Villa, Inc. is recalling 1,728 Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas after discovering they might contain a plastic foreign contaminant.
Palermo Villa, Inc. is recalling 1,728 Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas after discovering they might contain a plastic foreign contaminant.
Taco Bell is adding something unexpected to the menu
Taco Bell is looking to compete with other fast food chains with a new, limited-time menu offering.
Taco Bell is looking to compete with other fast food chains with a new, limited-time menu offering.