In a victory for President Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions of people.
For the fifth consecutive year, merchants in the Lakeview neighborhood display their upscale apparel and styling techniques in Central Lakeview Merchants Association's (CLMA) "How Lake View Looks 5" runway fashion show.
The mystery of magic and the mastery of skill promise to leave audiences spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents ZING, ZANG, ZOOM® arrives at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., Nov. 5-15, then moves to Chicago's United Center, Nov. 17-29. In a mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion, magical Zingmaster Alex Ramon leads audiences through a kaleidoscope of color, imagery and fantasy that celebrates the uplifting spirit of the circus and also wards off a cynical Mr. Gravity and his team of Heavies who try to bring everyone down.
Seven-billion pounds of the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, are produced every year and used in all sorts of products including clear plastic bottles and food-can liners.
Hearing is something most of us take for granted, but hearing loss is the number one birth defect and nearly 1 in 5 school-aged children have some degree of hearing loss, says audiologist Linda S. Remensnyder, AuD.
Though turkey is the traditional star of the Thanksgiving table, you should consider spreading your wings and serve something different this year, says Dave Zier, master butcher.
Hundreds of Illinois public schools have been placed on academic monitoring for failing to meet performance targets under the federal No Child Left Behind law.
ESSENCE magazine, the preeminent lifestyle publication for African-American women, will hold its first ESSENCE Empowerment Conference at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, October 30th.
The Chicago Police Department, Chicago Public Schools and community leaders are reminding parents, adults and children to observe some simple, common-sense safety tips while trick-or-treating this Halloween.
Chicago has been chosen by filmmaker and Vietnam vet Chris McIntyre as the World Premiere city for his new film 21 and a Wake Up on Thursday, October 29.
It's not a hallmark holiday, and no one gets the day off from school or work. But if Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon was in Chicago. I would take him to a fascinating strip mall in Mount Prospect where he could taste the cuisine from several countries -all in one place.
Chicago is about to experience a vintage fashion invasion. The country's top vintage clothing show is coming to Chicago this weekend fresh from its long running success in Manhattan.
As part of its continuing Operation Save-A-Life fire safety campaign, ABC 7 once again will team up with the Chicago Fire Department to get the word out on a simple life-saving tip, "Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries."
Now that you're spending more time indoors, you may be looking for a way to dress up your home. Consider wallpaper, says Arren Williams of Graham and Brown, a wall covering manufacturer.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are expanding Blair's voluntary recall of women's full length chenille robes to include additional chenille robes and three other chenille products all manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel. CPSC and Blair also are re-announcing the earlier recall of women's robes.
A healthy breakfast of high-fiber cereal may not sound like the tastiest way to start your day. But take heart -- Consumer Reports has just tested high-fiber cereals to see if at long last, flavor AND fiber CAN go together.
Anytime a restaurant makes it to 10 years, it is a cause for celebration. A popular breakfast and lunch joint in Little Italy celebrates by rolling their prices back--a decade.
Several of Chicago's premier chefs will feature their signature dishes in an evening of sampling and tasting on Thursday, October 29th at the March of Dimes Chicago Signature Chefs Auction.
American Science & Surplus offers a unique mix of industrial, military and educational items with an emphasis on science and education. Did we mention bizarre? Check out the segment from ABC 7 News Sunday Morning.
Debra Delaney from Barrington is the creator of MemorableEntertaining.com. It's a site people can go to to get ideas for home entertaining. Delaney shared some of her ideas for creating unique tablescapes on ABC 7 News Saturday morning.
ABC 7's Roz Varon looks at the inspiring stories of Chicago breast cancer survivors during the half-hour special "Faces Of Strength," Thursday, October 22 at 10:35 p.m.
Too old for a trip around the neighborhood for candy this Halloween? With the spooky holiday falling on a weekend this year, you might consider taking your little goblins on a trip to a scary destination.
Betsy D'Attomo's grandmother baked every day when she was a child. Now, flour, sugar and butter are the tools of the trade for this lawyer turned baker.
Under a recently passed national act, tax-paying homeowners can take advantage of newly improved tax credits on a wide variety of energy-efficient home improvement products.
If you have not yet found your Halloween pumpkin, 'Pumpkin Ed' Moody from Frankfort, Michigan has some advice on how to pick the best pumpkin, where to find pumpkin patches and how to carve and decorate your pumpkin.
In the spirit of all things German, and to help commemorate one of the world's most traditional horse races, Hawthorne Race Course will be celebrating Oktoberfest this weekend
More than 70 years, after the Marx Brothers took the stage in Animal Crackers on Broadway, the classic musical is still cracking up audiences at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
More people are making an effort to eat food that's locally sourced, even growing fruits and vegetables in their own gardens. Now, some are also getting their dairy products close to home.
As Americans start to pick up the pieces after the stock market free-fall, people are more scared than ever, especially when it comes to retirement. Many are realizing that the future isn't going to be easy unless you plan.
When you think of crochet, you may picture baby blankets made by your grandmother or the vests college girls wore in the 70s, but crochet has been updated and it's making a comeback.
Fall is here and winter is approaching swiftly, so it's time to think about protecting your skin from the harsh wind and cold. You might also want to give your skin a little color, to avoid the pale look that comes from spending time indoors.
The world premiere screening event of a new documentary film "Raising the Barre: The Homer Bryant Story" will benefit the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center.
Taste of Home, one of the top cooking magazines in the country, is introducing a unique cookbook that captures the spirit of the American kitchen and demonstrates how a homemade meal will warm a heart.
More than half of all credit-card holders have been hit recently with sharply higher interest rates, or other fees and penalties. This according to a just-released survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Card companies are slipping through all sorts of changes before a new federal law takes effect in February.