It’s a Thanksgiving classic many Illinoisans sit down to every year with pumpkin pie or mugs of cider. Starring Steve Martin and the late John Candy, Planes, Trains, & Automobiles…

The Thanksgiving season brings us back to warm memories, recipes, and loved ones. However, this time of year can be difficult for the 1.2 million people in Illinois facing hunger,…

According to a report from CNN Business, retailers in the U.S. are expected to add just 410,000 seasonal positions for the upcoming holiday shopping season, which would mark the industry’s lowest seasonal…

November is an exciting month at the Field Museum! There is a great line-up of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Field Museum, starting this Wednesday at 1:15pm with…

Happy Halloween! We had phenomenal entries for our Halloween Decorating Contest this month. See the winners below for each different category. Thank you to everyone who participated this month in…

Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone. Costume Safety To…

A rich black soil additive that is made out of food waste is referred to as ‘black gold. And this black gold improves soil health dramatically, making a positive impact…

The share of adults in America who reported doing at least ‘okay’ financially fell sharply in 2022 and was among the lowest observed since 2016. At the end of 2022, 39…

Halloween can be extra scary for the 1 in 13 children with food allergies. Raising food allergy awareness and offering the option of non-food trinkets and toys in a separate…

Information from Autism Speaks & Easter Seals Halloween is a fun night of costumes and candy for kids of all ages. But for those on the autism spectrum, scary sounds and…