Finding the right Valentine's Day gift can be stressful. With all the perceived "meaning" and potential significance of the holiday to the future of a relationship (especially in the early stages), this is no time to "wing it!"
A special one night only concert featuring The 3 Divas-- Susie McMonagle, Heidi Kettenring and Christine Sherrill-- is taking place next Tuesday, February 14th
Impress your Valentine this year with something other than a box of chocolates! You can make whoopie pies and attach special ''Be Mine'' notes. Magnolia Bakery shares its recipe for red velvet whoopie pies.
Professional party planner, Debi Lilly, has partnered with Dominick's to create "Debi Lilly Design"", an exclusive line of inspired home décor, entertaining and gifting products.
What was once touted as a plan to provide access to the west side of O'Hare Airport has evolved into a plan financed by the doubling of tolls to run an expressway around the western edge of the airport.
On Sunday, football fans will be watching the New York Giants versus New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. It's the perfect time to invite friends over to watch the big game.
If you've been invited to a potluck party, the Executive Sous Chef from Jack Binion's Steak House at Horseshoe Casino has a few ideas for dishes that are easy to transport.
Adelor, a popular African lion who often perched on a boulder to watch over his pride at Lincoln Park Zoo, was euthanized Wednesday due to deteriorating health.
Vegetarians have a lot more options these days in local restaurants, and ABC7's Hungry Hound says one of the most delicious vegetarian dishes comes from southern India.
Pfizer Inc. is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills after uncovering a packaging error that could leave women with an inadequate dose of the hormone-based drugs and raise the risk that they will get pregnant accidentally.
Oh, baby! It's cold outside! For every parent who has a little one, or for those with kids ready to play in the snow, the winter months are all about keeping warm.
As you continue your quest to stay healthy this year, you may be rethinking your food choices. Perhaps all you need for a more successful diet is a food makeover.
On Sunday, January 29, more than 2,000 serious athletes are racing up about 80 flights at the AON Center for the 15th Annual Kohl's "Step Up For Kids" event. ABC7 is a sponsor.
With schools relying more and more on parent organizations and booster groups to raise money for large purchases or special events, we look at some unique ways groups are fundraising.
And the winner is. . . We actually won't know the winners from the 2012 Academy Awards until Sunday, February 26th. But Daily Herald's movie critic and film editor, Dann Gire has a few guesses who may take home a coveted gold statue.
The 2nd annual Voices of the Future...Coming Together showcases several area high school choirs to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.
Dreams do come true! Feld Entertainment is bringing the magic of Disney to the ice with a new live show, featuring hair-raising moments from Walt Disney Studio's hit animated film, Tangled.
On Wednesday, January 25th, The Shrine presents ''Eric Roberson Live In Concert'' featuring fan favorites and tracks from his latest album, Mister Nice Guy.
The new year is a few weeks old. So how about that resolution to lose weight and exercise? It's a good goal for all of us, but some face a bit of a tougher journey.
Pregnant women know how expensive maternity clothes can be. A new line of professional maternity wear for working moms-to-be is designed with that in mind.
Now that the Chicago area is finally getting its share of snow, it's a good idea to review what every driver should have in their car's roadside emergency kit.
TurtleTrek - opening at SeaWorld Orlando in spring 2012 - is a first-of-its-kind attraction. What makes it so unique? Let's take a deep dive into the world of TurtleTrek.
The critically acclaimed State Ballet Theatre of Russia returns to the Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago) to perform a brand new production of "Romeo and Juliet," the world's greatest romantic tragedy.
The Chinese New Year starts Monday. It will be the year of the dragon, and there are a lot of traditional celebrations going on around Chicago to mark the occasion.
Winter's weather can be harsh on your skin. There is no need to buy a skin care product when there are a number of natural ingredients in your kitchen to help protect your skin including several types of oil.
A pair of old running shoes could help change the world. One woman has found a way to use them to help prevent disease, provide transportation and give dignity.
"The Protester" was voted as Time Magazine's Person of the Year. Throughout the country and the world, the Occupy Movements voiced the concerns of the middle class, fighting against astronomical card fees and shouting, 'we matter!'
Former ''cheftestant'' on Bravo's first season of ''Top Chef: Just Desserts'', Malika Ameen has some healthy homemade options including her healthy oat clusters.
Did you know that January is National Soup Month? With the winter's cold temperatures finally settling in, what better time of year than now to enjoy a soup of your choice to keep you warm, cozy and nourished all winter long.
Saturday morning, ABC7 Chicago Salutes recognized Gloria Pina-Cahill, a Chicago mother of three and teacher at Brian Piccolo Elementary School in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Blue may be its signature color, but at Blue Plate Catering they are seeing green. Changes that save energy, conserve water and divert waste have helped them earn the status of "guaranteed green."
The home improvement retailer has more than 2,000 jobs available in Chicago. They're seasonal positions for spring but the company says those jobs often become permanent.
A Chicago technology company is sharing their expertise with an organization serving people with disabilities to help them grow their services without increasing staff and cost.
Chicago's 82st Annual Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show, the largest recreation and leisure show in the Midwest returns to McCormick Place North, January 12-16, 2012.
Walgreens President of Daily Living Products and Solutions Joe Magnacca ABC7 a sneak preview of the company's new flagship store at State and Randolph.