New Year's Day

An early rush to book Christmas travel is causing hotels and rental homes to fill earlier than usual this year.

Authorities say a woman ringing in the new year was fatally shot by a stray bullet outside her Houston home.

Alicia Roman has the first forecast of 2020 for the Chicago area.

For many, the holidays spark joy, and are a time to relax in the comfort of family and friends. If you’re in retail, however, it’s a bit of a different story — especially if your business is struggling.

Looking at 3-year-old James McCarthy now, it’s hard to believe the dire situation he was facing in August 2018.

Frequent travelers know that Black Friday and Cyber Monday can deliver savings on everything from airfare and hotel stays to cruises, attraction passes and bucket list tours. But the challenge is finding the true deals in the holiday sales heap. “The best advice I can give to navigate travel bargains is unromantic, but effective: Sign up for emails from online...

They call it the most joyful time of the year, and for good reason: the holidays are a time to join family and friends and share in the things that make life special. But the celebrations and gift-giving aren’t without cost.

Put on your Yarmulke, here comes Hanukkah.

A lack of notice. Past failures to level with the American people. A tough week for the White House as public impeachment hearings got under way. Add it all up, and President Donald Trump’s unscheduled weekend visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center raised suspicions about his health, despite White House officials’ insistence that the president was merely getting...

 Griswold’s, a pop-up bar themed after National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation,” officially opens its doors on Sunday.

Where will Chicago’s recreational cannabis shops be located? Businesses will find out Friday when the city holds its first recreational cannabis lottery.

For the first time, the Democrats’ case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment streamed from Americans’ TVs Wednesday, including a new contention that he was overheard asking about political “investigations” that he demanded from Ukraine in trade for military aid. On Day One of extraordinary public U.S. House hearings — only the fourth formal impeachment effort in U.S. history — career...

What’s illegal this New Year’s Eve will be legal New Year’s Day in Illinois, and police are getting ready.

William Taylor revealed new information during his public testimony Wednesday, stating that a staffer reported to him that President Donald Trump was overheard speaking about “investigations” after a call with the Ukrainian president.

For the first time, the Democrats’ case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment streamed from Americans’ TVs Wednesday, including a new contention that he was overheard asking about political “investigations” that he demanded from Ukraine in trade for military aid. On Day One of extraordinary public U.S. House hearings — only the fourth formal impeachment effort in U.S. history — career...

From Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Eve, there are multiple ways to ensure your holiday spirit stays merry and bright all season long.

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and Aldi is set to release some new Advent calendars that will keep food and drinks lovers filled with cheer for the next month. After selling out in a flash last year, Aldi’s wine and cheese calendars are back. This year, the grocery chain is adding another adult-friendly treat: a beer-themed Advent...

Under Armour founder Kevin Plank will step down as CEO in the new year to become the company’s executive chairman and brand chief. Patrik Frisk, who became president and chief operating officer two years ago, will be the athletic gear company’s second CEO since it was founded in 1996. The 56-year-old Frisk will report to Plank and will take a...

Neiman Marcus announced  its annual fantasy gift Christmas catalog Thursday in New York.