SNAP work rules change beginning Feb. 1 — here's what to know
People showed up to a pantry in Englewood today to receive food and to get clarity about SNAP changes that begin Feb. 1.
People showed up to a pantry in Englewood today to receive food and to get clarity about SNAP changes that begin Feb. 1.
Chicago spring break 2026: A guide to family-friendly activities around the city
From museums to hands-on activities, here's how families can spend Chicago spring break 2026 without leaving the city.
From museums to hands-on activities, here's how families can spend Chicago spring break 2026 without leaving the city.
These states rank as the best places to retire in 2026, data suggests
With nearly two-thirds of non-retired adults worried their savings won’t last, a new WalletHub study finds that where Americans retire can significantly affect their financial security and quality of life.
With nearly two-thirds of non-retired adults worried their savings won’t last, a new WalletHub study finds that where Americans retire can significantly affect their financial security and quality of life.
Winter storm chaos leaves Chicago travelers scrambling after flight cancellations
After hundreds of flight cancellations in Chicago over the weekend and today, there’s a lot of catching up to do.
After hundreds of flight cancellations in Chicago over the weekend and today, there’s a lot of catching up to do.
Hyundai recalls over 80,000 vehicles due to software issue, NHTSA says
Hyundai issued a new recall for certain Genesis models that were manufactured between 2025 and 2026.
Hyundai issued a new recall for certain Genesis models that were manufactured between 2025 and 2026.
New SNAP rules take effect in May: Here's what you need to know
As new SNAP eligibility rules tighten for adults without dependents starting in May, the Greater Chicago Food Depository explains who qualifies for an exemption, how to apply before Sunday’s deadline, and what options are available for those who may lose benefits.
As new SNAP eligibility rules tighten for adults without dependents starting in May, the Greater Chicago Food Depository explains who qualifies for an exemption, how to apply before Sunday’s deadline, and what options are available for those who may lose benefits.
Winter storm wallops Chicago airports with cancellations, delays
Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Chicago airports after a strong winter storm passed through the region over the weekend.
Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Chicago airports after a strong winter storm passed through the region over the weekend.
Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required
Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required. Here's a look at the growing homebuying trend.
Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required. Here's a look at the growing homebuying trend.
Nearly 90% of US adults show signs of heart-related syndrome, study finds
A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.
A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.
FDA upgrades cookie recall to highest danger level over undeclared peanuts
The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cookie products has been upgraded to its most serious risk category over the potential presence of undeclared peanuts.
The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cookie products has been upgraded to its most serious risk category over the potential presence of undeclared peanuts.
Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty video screens
According to Toyota, the recalled trucks' video screens may “become stuck on a camera view” or go completely dark under certain circumstances.
According to Toyota, the recalled trucks' video screens may “become stuck on a camera view” or go completely dark under certain circumstances.
Today's winter storm flight delays, cancellations top 11,500: Here's what to know
A massive winter storm is making its way across the country and wreaking havoc on travel.
A massive winter storm is making its way across the country and wreaking havoc on travel.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Traveling during the winter storm? Here's what to do if your flight gets canceled
Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us.
Winter weather has been messing up flights all over the country. Tens of thousands got delayed and hundreds got canceled completely. Katy Nastro, a travel expert with going.com, joins us.
Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in these 5 states, judge rules
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Nissan recalls over 20K cars due to door weld defect that may increase crash risk
Nissan’s new recall includes certain Altima, Sentra, Frontier model vehicles manufactured between 2025 and 2026.
Nissan’s new recall includes certain Altima, Sentra, Frontier model vehicles manufactured between 2025 and 2026.
Local nonprofit helps steer kitchens from processed foods | ChicagoNOW
It can be a challenge for institutional kitchens to cook sustainably and from scratch. A local nonprofit is on a mission to help teach kitchens how to steer away from processed food. Greg Christian joins live in studio to share more about the mission.
It can be a challenge for institutional kitchens to cook sustainably and from scratch. A local nonprofit is on a mission to help teach kitchens how to steer away from processed food. Greg Christian joins live in studio to share more about the mission.
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show sparks Latino watch party in the west suburbs
Organizers preview a Latino Super Bowl celebration featuring themed food, drinks and music inspired by Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, with plans already underway for future World Cup events.
Organizers preview a Latino Super Bowl celebration featuring themed food, drinks and music inspired by Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, with plans already underway for future World Cup events.
Dangerous cold triggers flight cancelations at O’Hare, more expected this weekend
Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.
Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.