DoorDash buying Instacart for $17B: What this means for customers
DoorDash is buying rival delivery app Instacart in a $17 billion deal, DoorDash announced Thursday.
DoorDash is buying rival delivery app Instacart in a $17 billion deal, DoorDash announced Thursday.
Where does the Illinois job market rank compared to the rest of the US
A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.
A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.
Cheerios lovers are getting a new way to keep their cereal fresh longer
Decades of crumpling up the bags inside of cereal boxes to keep the contents fresh are over, at least they are for some Cheerios lovers. General Mills teamed up with Ziploc in an attempt to make cereal last a little longer, and possibly make it a little easier to pour out.
Decades of crumpling up the bags inside of cereal boxes to keep the contents fresh are over, at least they are for some Cheerios lovers. General Mills teamed up with Ziploc in an attempt to make cereal last a little longer, and possibly make it a little easier to pour out.
Wendy’s gets $1.4 billion offer to buy the fast-food chain
An asset management firm is looking to buy fast-food giant Wendy’s and announced Wednesday a $1.4 billion bid to take the restaurant chain private.
An asset management firm is looking to buy fast-food giant Wendy’s and announced Wednesday a $1.4 billion bid to take the restaurant chain private.
Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
Butter recalled in 10 states over yeast, mold and E. coli contamination
An Idaho-based butter brand has been recalled in 10 states over concerns about yeast, mold and E. coli contamination.
An Idaho-based butter brand has been recalled in 10 states over concerns about yeast, mold and E. coli contamination.
Flight rerouted after passenger threatened to hijack plane
Authorities arrested an airline passenger for allegedly writing that he intended to hijack a United Airlines plane over the weekend.
Authorities arrested an airline passenger for allegedly writing that he intended to hijack a United Airlines plane over the weekend.
Mercedes Wells turns roadside birth experience into maternal health mission
After giving birth in her truck minutes after leaving the hospital, Mercedes Wells is advocating for safer births through her new book, nonprofit and the proposed Wells Act.
After giving birth in her truck minutes after leaving the hospital, Mercedes Wells is advocating for safer births through her new book, nonprofit and the proposed Wells Act.
Deadly security risks prompt updated travel warnings for 13 countries
The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, warning of potential armed attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and threats targeting Americans.
The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, warning of potential armed attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and threats targeting Americans.
The best places to retire according to US News and World Report - See the list
U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 retirement rankings placed Midland, Michigan, first as affordability and favorable taxes became top priorities for retirees.
U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 retirement rankings placed Midland, Michigan, first as affordability and favorable taxes became top priorities for retirees.
How much to retire in Chicago?
A new study calculated what you need to save if you hope to retire comfortably.
A new study calculated what you need to save if you hope to retire comfortably.
North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds
A new DoorDash survey reveals Chicago's top 10 places to "crash out," from North Avenue Beach to Union Station, as Gen Z adults report feeling overwhelmed by everyday stress.
A new DoorDash survey reveals Chicago's top 10 places to "crash out," from North Avenue Beach to Union Station, as Gen Z adults report feeling overwhelmed by everyday stress.
Here’s how daylight saving time impacts your body and what you can do
An extra hour of sleep is on the way for Americans this weekend as clocks turn back to standard time, ushering in earlier sunsets and changes to daily routines and sleep habits. Here’s how you can adjust to the time change.
An extra hour of sleep is on the way for Americans this weekend as clocks turn back to standard time, ushering in earlier sunsets and changes to daily routines and sleep habits. Here’s how you can adjust to the time change.
America's best cities for Halloween, ranked
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
America's most famous real-life haunted places — 10 frightening locations
Every October, crowds pack pumpkin patches and costume aisles to seek out a good low-stakes fright for the seasonal theme. However, for many places around the country it is not all fun and games.
Every October, crowds pack pumpkin patches and costume aisles to seek out a good low-stakes fright for the seasonal theme. However, for many places around the country it is not all fun and games.
Women's wellness experiences: What's behind their popularity
Women's wellness experiences are growing in popularity. Many say the in-person connection to work out in community is even greater after the solitude of the pandemic.
Women's wellness experiences are growing in popularity. Many say the in-person connection to work out in community is even greater after the solitude of the pandemic.
Budget airline expands its footprint with 11 new tropical flight routes beginning in November
Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape.
Southwest Airlines will add 11 new nonstop international routes to its schedule beginning in November, giving travelers more options for their next tropical escape.
Top baby name trends for 2027 revealed, according to new data
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
Pop culture is inspiring the next generation of baby names. Discover the trends expected to shape parents’ choices in 2027.
These haunted attractions rank as the top venues nationwide in 2026
With Halloween around the corner venues nationwide are opening their doors to crowds looking for a scare at some of the top haunted houses nationwide.
With Halloween around the corner venues nationwide are opening their doors to crowds looking for a scare at some of the top haunted houses nationwide.