Illinois record: Plainfield man grows state's heaviest pumpkin ever
Phil Groenewold, of Plainfield, has broken the state's record for the heaviest pumpkin in Illinois history.
Phil Groenewold, of Plainfield, has broken the state's record for the heaviest pumpkin in Illinois history.
Lurie Children’s doctor runs marathon to support patients
Dr. Phillip Thrush is training for his first marathon while raising money to support the children and families cared for at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Phillip Thrush is training for his first marathon while raising money to support the children and families cared for at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Who gets custody of embryos after an IVF breakup?
Reproductive law attorney Ryan Ferrante explains the legal and emotional challenges couples may face when an IVF journey continues after a relationship ends.
Reproductive law attorney Ryan Ferrante explains the legal and emotional challenges couples may face when an IVF journey continues after a relationship ends.
Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast
A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing.
A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing.
Is the Chicago River safe for this weekend’s swim?
Scientists are testing the Chicago River ahead of the Chicago River Swim to determine whether the water is safe for hundreds of participants.
Scientists are testing the Chicago River ahead of the Chicago River Swim to determine whether the water is safe for hundreds of participants.
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
New report details how Chicago’s Latino communities are changing
A new report examines Chicago’s growing Latino population, highlighting progress, ongoing disparities and recommendations for city leaders.
A new report examines Chicago’s growing Latino population, highlighting progress, ongoing disparities and recommendations for city leaders.
FAA head says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.
'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.
DOJ expands beef price investigation to eight major grocery retailers
The Department of Justice has expanded its investigation into rising beef prices to include eight major U.S. grocery retailers.
The Department of Justice has expanded its investigation into rising beef prices to include eight major U.S. grocery retailers.
Hundreds of dads welcome students back to school in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood
Fathers gathered at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter Wednesday to support students on Dad’s Bring Your Kids to School Day.
Fathers gathered at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter Wednesday to support students on Dad’s Bring Your Kids to School Day.
Chicago Bears unveil new stadium food
Here's what's new to eat at Soldier Field this year.
Here's what's new to eat at Soldier Field this year.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
Chrysler recalling over 200K Jeep SUV for a tire pressure issue
Chrysler’s new recall affects certain Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer model vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2026.
Chrysler’s new recall affects certain Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer model vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2026.
Chicago’s Grocery Rescue Program aims to reopen stores in food deserts
State Sen. Mattie Hunter discusses a $1.5 million grant program to reopen grocery stores on Chicago’s South and West sides as a new report finds one in three households faces food insecurity.
State Sen. Mattie Hunter discusses a $1.5 million grant program to reopen grocery stores on Chicago’s South and West sides as a new report finds one in three households faces food insecurity.
Nearly 3 in 4 adults report fatigue, CDC says
Dr. Emily Tuchman explains the difference between tiredness and fatigue, why younger adults and women report it more often, and when to talk to a doctor.
Dr. Emily Tuchman explains the difference between tiredness and fatigue, why younger adults and women report it more often, and when to talk to a doctor.
Ford recalls nearly a quarter-million F-150 trucks over fuel tank defect
Ford is recalling nearly a quarter-million F-150 pickup trucks over a defect involving the front fuel tank becoming loose.
Ford is recalling nearly a quarter-million F-150 pickup trucks over a defect involving the front fuel tank becoming loose.
Baby boomers crown their favorite casual dining chain as Gen Z chooses a different winner
A survey is revealing which restaurant brands are winning over Americans.
A survey is revealing which restaurant brands are winning over Americans.
Walnut Room celebrates 119 years with return of historic menu favorites
Chicago’s iconic Walnut Room is marking 119 years at Macy’s on State Street by bringing back beloved dishes from its historic menus.
Chicago’s iconic Walnut Room is marking 119 years at Macy’s on State Street by bringing back beloved dishes from its historic menus.
Cheese sold at Whole Foods in several states recalled due to allergy risk of undeclared ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold at Whole Foods Markets in several states due to an undeclared ingredient that poses an allergy risk.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold at Whole Foods Markets in several states due to an undeclared ingredient that poses an allergy risk.