Amazon offers $25 holiday flights for young Prime members

Amazon has partnered with StudentUniverse to offer $25 domestic flights to Prime members enrolled in the young adult plan, targeting individuals aged 18–24.

Reindeer Games pop-up returns to Headquarters Beercade with drinks, lights and holiday fun

Headquarters Beercade in River North has brought back its holiday pop-up, "Reindeer Games," featuring six festive photo ops, over 1,000 feet of lights, and themed seasonal cocktails

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.

National parks will offer free admission on these six days in 2025

If your travels in 2025 take you to one of the more than 400 national park sites across the country, it could be the year of your unforgettable adventure.

High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests

Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.

McDonald's snack wraps are coming back

The snack wrap, a McDonald’s fan favorite, is returning to menus in the U.S.

Flight passengers can be denied boarding if they don't follow these rules, travel expert warns

Flight passengers might want to make sure their passports follow these requirements, or else they might not be allowed to board a plane, according to an international flight attendant.

Chipotle raises menu prices by 2%, blames inflation; what it means for customers

Chipotle has raised menu prices by 2% nationwide, citing inflation and rising ingredient costs. Here's how the price hike affects customers and what to expect moving forward.

This kind of drinking is even worse than binge drinking

There’s a large focus on the health risks associated with binge drinking. Now, the term “high-intensity drinking" is also gaining attention.

Things to do in Chicago this weekend Dec. 6-8

Spice up your weekend with a trip to Navy Pier for the annual Christmas Ship arrival or find the perfect, quirky gift at the One of a Kind Show.

Matt Rife to perform postponed Chicago Theatre show

Comedian Matt Rife is set to perform as part of his “ProbleMATTic World Tour" at the Chicago Theatre.

5 Chicago holiday and Christmas restaurants to visit

From cozy nooks to vibrant eateries, here are five restaurants in Chicago that serve up a jolly experience.

6 Chicago restaurants make list of best in the world

Six Chicago restaurants earned spots on La Liste’s 2025 ranking of the world's 1,000 best restaurants.

AC/DC to stop in Chicago for 2025 tour

For the first time in nearly a decade, legendary rock and roll band AC/DC are going on tour with a stop in Chicago.

Southwest Airlines announces 2 major changes: What to know

Holiday travel is breaking records, with the TSA screening nearly 3.1 million passengers on Dec. 1, the busiest day in its history. Meanwhile, airlines are rolling out significant changes.