THE CHRIS FARLEY SHOW: A Biography in Three Acts (Viking; on-sale date: May 6, 2008; price: $26.95; Pages: 336) written by Tom Farley and Tanner Colby, captures Chris Farley through the stories and memories of those who knew him best, in interviews with David Spade, Lorne Michaels, Chris Rock, Robert Smigel and over a hundred of Chris's closest friends and contemporaries.
Get in touch with your wild side this summer at Sharks! at Stingray Bay, presented by Dominick's. Located on Brookfield Zoo's East Mall, this popular summerlong exhibit is back by popular demand. But this go-round, the stingrays brought some friends: nurse and white-spotted bamboo sharks, as well as horseshoe crabs.
Too tired to think? Nearly 40 percent of U.S. workers experience fatigue. It is a problem that costs employers billions in lost productivity, according to a study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
The Jonas Brothers took time out during a recent guest appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to sign an Epiphone guitar, courtesy of Gibson Guitars in support of the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women!
Jan Engle, Executive Associate Dean with the UIC College of Pharmacy, walks viewers through the benefits, potential dangers, and how to choose which sleep aid is right for them.
The National Weather Service office in Romeoville offers a community-based program that allows volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, snow and hail).
ABC7's Roz Varon features viewers' cars on ABC7 News This Morning. In the "I Love My Car" segment, Roz shares pictures of cars and tells us why the owner loves their car!
Fifty percent of Americans claim to have a kitchen disaster at least several times a year and Howard Helmer, the Guinness World Records "World's Fastest Omelet Maker," wants to help.
It seems like fashion trends are being thrown at us from every direction. It's dizzying to keep them straight, let alone determine which are truly the best and most wearable.
The British invasion of the 60s was dominated by the Beatles and other boy bands, but several groovy chicks also traveled across the pond, gaining loyal fans.
The work of several talented Chicago fashion designers will be featured next week at The Chinese American Service League's (CASL) 19th Annual Corporate Dinner Benefit.
Lisa Ruttenberg Stebic went missing without a trace on April 30th, 2007. Lisa's parents and family want to reach out to the community which has done everything it could to help find her, in this past year.
Consumer Reports' latest tests of 37 gas grills have turned up a serious safety concern. When the testers were cooking steaks, one grill actually started to melt!
The KCR Ensemble, a talented group of Chicago jazz musicians, will be performing at a benefit for Jobs for Youth on Saturday, May 3 from 7 p.m. to Midnight at the Park West.
The Communications Center (District 1) for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is the 24-hour incident management and operations center for the Greater Chicagoland area.
Online grocery shopping is growing, with sales projected to reach $7.5 billion this year. It sure can save you time, but are there other benefits? Consumer Reports ShopSmart went shopping online and in the store to find out.
If you noticed a lot of little people running around the office Thursday, it's because it was national "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day." And as you know by now, ABC7's Hungry Hound relishes the chance to show his kids what he does all day. So this week, they visited a classic diner where there's something on the menu for everyone.
Fuel prices have risen again during the last month and continue to remain well over $3 a gallon in Illinois and northern Indiana. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased 19 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $3.45 per gallon for the month of April, which is 52 cents higher per gallon than last year.
Sometimes, the best way to learn how to become a better cook is to hit the streets in search of an ethnic market. ABC7's Hungry Hound says a local cooking instructor is doing just that but she's taking handfuls of eager cooks and eaters along with her.
The Chalet Nursery is holding a Garden Faire, which is a free three-day event from April 25 through 27. There will be face painting and "plant and decorate a pot" for children. There will also be "how to grow food" demonstrations, tool sharpening, cooking demonstrations by Dave Esau of Dave's Specialty foods, and Jennifer's "Build-a-pot" for instant Spring gratification.
If you're a parent, regardless of the age of your child, you're probably already spending time thinking about whether you'll be prepared financially when the time comes to send your "bundle of joy" off to college.
Spring is in full swing with summer just around the corner. It's time to pack to away your gloves and boots and show off those beautiful hands and feet once again!
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, alongside Ben Franklin himself, is hosting Money Smart Week April 20-26, teaching Chicagoans how to keep better track of their "benjamins." The classes educate consumers on money management issues and create awareness on how to become financially fit. During the week long event, more than 350 free sessions, seminars and activities will be offered - from learning how to budget, tips to smartly save and ways to use credit wisely.
Children who want to learn more about clean air this Earth Day can get hands-on help in the Clean Air Club bus, a mobile museum that features hands-on exhibits for children. The 45-foot brightly colored Clean Air Club bus, featuring hands-on, interactive exhibits, was the brainchild of Cook-Illinois Corporation, the largest family owned operated school bus company in the country.
Petfood Industry Magazine, the industry-wide focused trade magazine, is in Chicago to host the Petfood Forum 2008, a gathering of industry experts and executives to discuss the issues surrounding pet food. Greg Aldrich, Columnist for Petfood Industry magazine, shares some of the changes that have taken place in the year since the recalls.
"Then Ozzie Said to Harold... " collects many of the best stories and anecdotes in the history of the Pale Hose. With stories featuring the franchise's earliest days, the Go-Go Sox of the 1950s, and the World Series Champions of 2005, this book unearths scores of stirring, hilarious and poignant stories about the best and worst personalities and moments over the last century.
Cheering for the Cubs or Sox and even talking on your cell phone can damage your voice. Dr. Lee Akst, an ear-nose-throat specialist from Loyola University Hospital, shares his steps to prevent and repair the problems.
Two new exciting exhibitions chronicling two key periods of Elvis' life - "Private Presley" and "Elvis 68" - are scheduled to open at the Graceland visitor center in March 2008 and will feature many items from the Graceland archives that have never been on display to the general public. Also new this year is an expanded and enhanced VIP Tour.
The tax deadline has nearly arrived and some are still fretting over filing, with only one day left until the documents have to be sent to the IRS. "Good Morning America" financial contributor Mellody Hobson has some tips for last-minute filers. Find out what you should do if you are one of the 20 percent of taxpayers who are scrambling to get things filed, as well as money saving tips.
While spring is still struggling to arrive in Chicago, fashion designers are already looking to the fall. You can get a preview of the fall collection from Zac Posen during a special event this week at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Cheryl Tiegs is a model, designer, an author, businesswoman, public speaker and avid spokesperson for health and fitness, the environment and underprivileged children. Cheryl defines "Supermodel" and is acknowledged as an icon for women of all ages.
You won't find stores quite like the American Science & Surplus stores in Chicago and suburban Geneva. Their motto is one clue: "We encourage you to visit; our stores aren't just worth the trip, they ARE a trip." The stores, and the company's website, are filled with gadgets, gizmos and devices of all kinds.
The sky, with its spectacular sunsets and storms, is a continual source of fascination for us here on earth. Chicago photographer David Mayhew captures the allure of the skies in a new exhibition, Skyscapes: Meteorological Phenomena, on display at the Notebaert Nature Museum beginning April 5. This collection of photographs lends an artist's eye to the unique and diverse phenomena that demonstrate the beauty and shear power of Mother Nature.