Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Trump moves to lower beef prices as American ranchers push back
President Donald Trump is moving to increase foreign beef imports to lower prices as some U.S. ranchers warn the plan could hurt the cattle industry long term.
President Donald Trump is moving to increase foreign beef imports to lower prices as some U.S. ranchers warn the plan could hurt the cattle industry long term.
‘Poop pills’ may point to new peanut allergy treatment, study finds
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.
National Parks in the Midwest you can visit free Aug. 25
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
August 25th is the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and to celebrate, all parks will have free admission. Here are some of the parks around the Midwest that you can visit.
Trump's plan to lower beef prices faces pushback from ranchers and some Republicans
President Trump is planning to allow more imported beef into the U.S. for the next 90 days in an effort to lower record-high beef prices.
President Trump is planning to allow more imported beef into the U.S. for the next 90 days in an effort to lower record-high beef prices.
Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes
Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
Free admission to all national parks Tuesday as NPS marks birthday
The National Park Service has a full slate of events planned for the week, starting with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
The National Park Service has a full slate of events planned for the week, starting with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
Lakeview Taco Fest returns with food, music and more
FOX Chicago’s Se Kwon gets a sneak peek at the food and activities visitors can expect at this year’s Lakeview Taco Fest.
FOX Chicago’s Se Kwon gets a sneak peek at the food and activities visitors can expect at this year’s Lakeview Taco Fest.
Nearly 75,000 Dodge Durangos recalled over problems with rear spoiler
Chrysler’s new recall affects certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles due to a rear spoiler problem that could raise the risk of a crash.
Chrysler’s new recall affects certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles due to a rear spoiler problem that could raise the risk of a crash.
Six Flags Great America's 'Fright Fest' celebrating 35 years
Six Flags Great America's "Fright Fest" is returning in September with some brand new spooky event offerings.
Six Flags Great America's "Fright Fest" is returning in September with some brand new spooky event offerings.
Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
American Airlines reveals makeover of narrowbody fleet with new tech, more premium seats
American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them.
American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them.
Bears hire new lobbyists, Illinois Tollway increase | The Chicago Report
Illinois may not be off the table after all for the Bears. And, the largest Illinois Tollway increase has been passed. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Illinois may not be off the table after all for the Bears. And, the largest Illinois Tollway increase has been passed. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Toyota recalls nearly 50K Tacoma trucks
Toyota’s new recall impacts certain Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
Toyota’s new recall impacts certain Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of stomach cancer, major study finds
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
State-by-state ranking: AAA finds drivers normalizing speeding
More than three-quarters of American drivers will break the speed limit, at least occasionally, but they are not necessarily trying to get to their destination more quickly, a new AAA survey finds.
More than three-quarters of American drivers will break the speed limit, at least occasionally, but they are not necessarily trying to get to their destination more quickly, a new AAA survey finds.
Dreyer’s recalls Outshine fruit bars over glass contamination fears
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling several varieties of its fruit bars over concerns that they may be contaminated with glass.
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling several varieties of its fruit bars over concerns that they may be contaminated with glass.
Nearly 1 million Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled
A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.
A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.
A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.