Chicago-area holiday events to open this weekend

From the Christkindl market to local parades, here are Chicago-area holiday events opening this weekend.

LondonHouse rooftop transforms into winter wonderland

Not all Chicago rooftop bars are closed for winter, some have transitioned into holiday gathering spots.

Asset management giant buys Jersey Mike's sandwich chain

Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.

Delta to serve Shake Shack burgers on flights

Delta and Shake Shack aim to enhance the in-flight dining experience, offering comfort food favorites at 30,000 feet.

Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed

On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.

Post Malone, Jelly Roll to perform at Wrigley Field in 2025

Post Malone and Jelly Roll coming to Chicago in 2025. Here's where to get tickets and additional tour dates.

Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak

Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.

Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns

A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.

When is the Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting?

'Tis the season! The annual Christmas tree lighting is quickly approaching.

Suburban DMV location to permanently close next week

The Illinois Secretary of State announced a DMV facility in suburban Chicago will be closing its doors for good next Monday.

Spirit Airlines bankruptcy: What travelers need to know

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday morning, following months of uncertainty about its future as proposed mergers with JetBlue and Frontier did not pan out.