Trump eyes red-dyed diesel as fuel prices soar: What is it?
The White House is considering expanding sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming and construction equipment, as diesel prices reach record levels.
The White House is considering expanding sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming and construction equipment, as diesel prices reach record levels.
Chicago-area mom celebrates son after 20 miscarriages
After enduring 20 miscarriages, a Chicago-area mother is celebrating her son’s first birthday with help from her doctors at Northwestern Medicine.
After enduring 20 miscarriages, a Chicago-area mother is celebrating her son’s first birthday with help from her doctors at Northwestern Medicine.
Recall of popular soft drink hits 77,000 cans after zero-sugar labels found on full-sugar soda
A Utah beverage company is recalling more than 77,000 cans of 7UP Tropical after some packages labeled as zero-sugar soda were found to contain the full-sugar version of the drink.
A Utah beverage company is recalling more than 77,000 cans of 7UP Tropical after some packages labeled as zero-sugar soda were found to contain the full-sugar version of the drink.
No sitting allowed for TSA officers checking travel documents, new rules state
The Transportation Security Administration has started requiring its Travel Document Checkers to stand during their shifts.
The Transportation Security Administration has started requiring its Travel Document Checkers to stand during their shifts.
Sausage recalled for plastic contamination may still be in restaurant freezers, regulators warn
Federal investigators say boxes of frozen pork sausage recalled because it may be contaminated with plastic may still be sitting inside freezers at restaurants and other food service businesses.
Federal investigators say boxes of frozen pork sausage recalled because it may be contaminated with plastic may still be sitting inside freezers at restaurants and other food service businesses.
Chicago City Council approves parking meter lease sale
Chicago alders have approved a major deal involving the city’s parking meter lease.
Chicago alders have approved a major deal involving the city’s parking meter lease.
Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates
U.S. officials, airlines and aviation groups are seeking $30 billion to modernize air traffic control, improve airports and address recent technology failures.
U.S. officials, airlines and aviation groups are seeking $30 billion to modernize air traffic control, improve airports and address recent technology failures.
Sudden cruise itinerary change leaves some travelers upset, others celebrating 'gigantic win'
Royal Caribbean's cancellation of an Icon of the Seas stop left some cruise passengers hugely disappointed and others wildly celebrating — sparking a debate over whether the port was worth visiting at all.
Royal Caribbean's cancellation of an Icon of the Seas stop left some cruise passengers hugely disappointed and others wildly celebrating — sparking a debate over whether the port was worth visiting at all.
Here's why airfare prices could stay high even if price of oil falls
Jet fuel prices may fall, but travelers shouldn’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. Here's why.
Jet fuel prices may fall, but travelers shouldn’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. Here's why.
FOX Chicago, Lurie Children’s team up to make patients’ lives a little lighter
FOX Chicago is helping Lurie Children’s raise $10,000 for its Chicago Marathon team, supporting programs like A Little Lighter that help patients and their families.
FOX Chicago is helping Lurie Children’s raise $10,000 for its Chicago Marathon team, supporting programs like A Little Lighter that help patients and their families.
Popular pantry product can't legally be called peanut butter — here's why
Peanut butter is a spread by definition, but when the word "spread" appears on a peanut butter jar label, it's most likely satisfying a legal requirement rather than acting as a simple descriptor.
Peanut butter is a spread by definition, but when the word "spread" appears on a peanut butter jar label, it's most likely satisfying a legal requirement rather than acting as a simple descriptor.
Midwest cities among the best for dog walking
Redfin and Rover partnered to rank 107 U.S. cities on how good they are for taking your furry friend out for a walk. They also ranked the most popular and trending dog breeds for each city. Find out where your city places!
Redfin and Rover partnered to rank 107 U.S. cities on how good they are for taking your furry friend out for a walk. They also ranked the most popular and trending dog breeds for each city. Find out where your city places!
Home maintenance tips for fall and winter
Fall is here, which means winter is on the way. The BBB has tips to get ahead of the curve and prepare your home for upcoming winter weather.
Fall is here, which means winter is on the way. The BBB has tips to get ahead of the curve and prepare your home for upcoming winter weather.
Brew City Trail: Visit Milwaukee launches new brewery guide
Visit Milwaukee has launched a brand new Brew City Trail to celebrate the city's longstanding brewing history and culture.
Visit Milwaukee has launched a brand new Brew City Trail to celebrate the city's longstanding brewing history and culture.
Nearly 333 pounds of tuna recalled over food poisoning risk
Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna have been recalled after two samples tested positive for elevated levels of scombrotoxin, which can cause food poisoning.
Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna have been recalled after two samples tested positive for elevated levels of scombrotoxin, which can cause food poisoning.
Your favorite grocery and snack items may have disappeared from store shelves in 2026
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo trim lineups as Blue Bell Butter Crunch vanishes and Lay’s Poppables may follow.
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo trim lineups as Blue Bell Butter Crunch vanishes and Lay’s Poppables may follow.
Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
Sierra Nevada raw milk cheese recalled, linked to E. coli outbreak
Four varieties of Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses were recalled after being linked to a multi-state E. coli outbreak that has sent at least eight people to the hospital, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
Four varieties of Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses were recalled after being linked to a multi-state E. coli outbreak that has sent at least eight people to the hospital, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
DNA from Thomas Jefferson's hair delivers compelling new evidence in centuries-old paternity mystery
A centuries-old question over Thomas Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings, a woman he enslaved, is back in the spotlight — and new DNA evidence reinforces what historians have long concluded.
A centuries-old question over Thomas Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings, a woman he enslaved, is back in the spotlight — and new DNA evidence reinforces what historians have long concluded.
Chicago parking meter sale moves forward, Bridgeport Amtrak facility pushback | The Chicago Report
The Chicago parking meter deal is moving closer to being finalized. And, City Council supermajority opposes the Bridgeport Amtrak facility. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The Chicago parking meter deal is moving closer to being finalized. And, City Council supermajority opposes the Bridgeport Amtrak facility. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."