America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Frontier Airlines plane strikes, kills person in Denver
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating tonight how a man got on the runway at Denver International Airport then was hit and killed by a plane.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating tonight how a man got on the runway at Denver International Airport then was hit and killed by a plane.
Disappointed cruise passengers erupt as alcohol ban affects major voyages
A temporary alcohol ban will roll out at a Caribbean destination next week — leaving cruise passengers high and dry on shore.
A temporary alcohol ban will roll out at a Caribbean destination next week — leaving cruise passengers high and dry on shore.
Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation
Two of Chicago’s popular Asian cafés are combining to share food, drink, and the culture of hospitality. It’s a collaboration of different cuisines.
Two of Chicago’s popular Asian cafés are combining to share food, drink, and the culture of hospitality. It’s a collaboration of different cuisines.
Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation
Two spots in Chicago teamed up to share food, drinks and a little bit of what makes their hospitality so special for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
Two spots in Chicago teamed up to share food, drinks and a little bit of what makes their hospitality so special for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Seasoning products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Contaminated dry milk powder has led to another recall of some seasoning products sold nationwide. Here’s what to know.
Contaminated dry milk powder has led to another recall of some seasoning products sold nationwide. Here’s what to know.
33 things to do in Chicago May 8 – 10
Explore Chicago this weekend with Disclosure at The Salt Shed, Chicago River Day, Sauced Night Market, Chicago Pickle Fest and more.
Explore Chicago this weekend with Disclosure at The Salt Shed, Chicago River Day, Sauced Night Market, Chicago Pickle Fest and more.
Tesla recalls nearly 220,000 cars for defective rearview camera issue
Tesla’s new recall affects certain model vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tesla’s new recall affects certain model vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
USDA makes 1,000 arrests in SNAP abuse, will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock more nutritious foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
Subway closes 729 US locations in 2025, marking steepest decline in years
Subway is continuing to shrink its U.S. footprint, closing a net 729 locations in 2025 — its steepest decline in years.
Subway is continuing to shrink its U.S. footprint, closing a net 729 locations in 2025 — its steepest decline in years.
‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
Tesla recall reveals stunningly low sales for Cybertrucks
A recent Tesla recall of its Cybertrucks related to a faulty brake issue may have inadvertently shed light on the vehicle's lukewarm sales performance.
A recent Tesla recall of its Cybertrucks related to a faulty brake issue may have inadvertently shed light on the vehicle's lukewarm sales performance.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
McDonald’s to phase out self-serve soda fountains nationwide – here’s why | ChicagoNOW
McDonald’s is rolling out major changes to how customers get their drinks, eliminating self-serve soda stations across the U.S.
McDonald’s is rolling out major changes to how customers get their drinks, eliminating self-serve soda stations across the U.S.
Delta to end food, beverage service on hundreds of flights – here’s what we know | ChicagoNOW
Delta Air Lines is scaling back onboard service on hundreds of daily flights as the airline industry faces broader challenges.
Delta Air Lines is scaling back onboard service on hundreds of daily flights as the airline industry faces broader challenges.
Utz recalls a variety of potato chip brands for possible salmonella contamination
Potato chip company, Utz Quality Foods, is issuing a recall for five flavors of potato in the United States because they may be contaminated with salmonella from an ingredient used in production.
Potato chip company, Utz Quality Foods, is issuing a recall for five flavors of potato in the United States because they may be contaminated with salmonella from an ingredient used in production.
Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
Walmart, Aldi frozen pizzas involved in recall over salmonella concerns
Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi are tied to a recall involving dry milk powder that could be contaminated with salmonella.
Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi are tied to a recall involving dry milk powder that could be contaminated with salmonella.
United Airlines offers ‘capped fares’ to stranded Spirit passengers; what to know | ChicagoLIVE
Laura Mandile of United Airlines explains how the company is helping travelers affected by Spirit Airlines’ shutdown.
Laura Mandile of United Airlines explains how the company is helping travelers affected by Spirit Airlines’ shutdown.