A mysterious message posted earlier this week by McDonald’s has officially been revealed, just in time for the cold weather to roll in. Beginning Nov. 18, hot beverages served at McDonald’s will come in a “McCafe x Doodles” holiday cup, the Chicago-based chain announced Thursday. The cups feature a variety of winter seasons with characters from ...

The satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding forAlex Jones’Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, the platform announced Thursday. But who was behind the purchase and what does it mean? Here’s an explainer on how it all unfolded: Who owns The Onion and what is it? The Onion is a Chicago-based satirical site that manages to persuade ...

Iconic nu-metal and alternative rock band Linkin Park has announced a 2025 world tour with more than 50 stops, including a date in Chicago. The band announced the “From Zero to World” tour Thursday. It kicks off Jan. 31 in Mexico City, with dates throughout the winter, spring and summer before its date at the United Center on Aug. 11. ...

Nearly two months after Hoda Kotb announced she would be leaving TODAY, viewers can now know a familiar face will be sliding into her chair as co-anchor. Craig Melvin, who has been with NBC News for nearly 14 years, is moving into the co-anchor seat alongside Savannah Guthrie for the 7 and 8 a.m. hours. He will begin Monday, Jan. 13, after Hoda says ...

The number of illnesses in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonalds Quarter Pounders has risen to 104, up from 90 at last count, health officials said in an update Wednesday. To date, 34 people have been hospitalized, four have developed serious kidney problems and one has died. The outbreak was announced last month, though some cases date to ...

“Red Cup Day,” a favorite Starbucks holiday tradition that offers customers free reusable cups, takes place this week — but there’s a catch. The coffee giant’s popular “Red Cup Day” for 2024 takes place Thursday, according to the company. On Red Cup Day, the chain will offer customers reusable holiday cups for free with the order of a ...

Animal campaigners are calling for a ban on the public sale of fireworks after a baby red panda was thought to have died from stress related to the noise. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), a conservation charity that runs Edinburgh Zoo, said Wednesday that it was likely Roxie, a three-month-old red panda kit, “died due to stress caused ...

The Chicago area Thursday was waking up to a dreary morning, with clouds, drizzle, fog and mist as overnight rain lingered. According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, some spotty showers were expected to continue through the morning commute. While much of the rain will move out by mid-morning, some pockets of sprinkles will remain through noon, with ...

A Berwyn woman alleges that far-right influencer Nick Fuentes pepper sprayed her and pushed her down his front steps on Sunday. Marla Rose, a 57-year-old writer and co-founder of a vegan lifestyle website, captured the incident with a video on her phone. The incident comes after Fuentes address leaked online last week after he posted on X, formerly ...

Residents in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood are questioning the city’s transportation department after the same section of sidewalk was closed for replacement twice in just two months. The first sidewalk replacement in August was met with joy by residents near Belmont Avenue in Avondale, who long complained of tree roots and cracked concrete on the ...

A school bus company that has been operating without insurance for nearly five years has been transporting Chicago students around the area, an NBC 5 Responds investigation found. The investigation prompted the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to take action towards getting the buses, operated by Culvers Transportation, off the road. Culvers ...

Police in Los Angeles, California, said “Gossip Girl” actor Chanel Banks was found safe after her reported disappearance days ago, but family members insist that the 36-year-old is still missing. The Los Angeles Police Department said Wednesday that Banks, of Playa Vista, was found in Texas after she was reported missing Nov. 8. The family said in a ...

Residents who were displaced in a Chicago high-rise fire in January 2023 are demanding help as they remain unable to return to their homes. The devastating blaze tore through the Harper Square Cooperative Building nearly two years ago, with its fallout leaving those who were living in the affected areas of the building traumatized. I want to go home. ...

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard called village police after observing workers removing banners bearing her image from city streets, according to bodycam footage. The welcome banners, which display Henyard’s picture and her self-title of “supermayor,” were removed at the direction of a majority of Dolton trustees. The banners were installed on light ...

The North Riverside Park Mall debuted a makeover Wednesday, just before the holiday rush. The Feil Organization, which bought the mall 20 years ago, planned a $9 million renovation project earlier this year. “Its bright, its beautiful, its creature comforts and we have all the amenities here,” said Glenn Lindholm, general manager of the mall. ...

A man was shot to death Wednesday afternoon by Gary police after allegedly attacking officers with a “machete-style weapon” during an undercover investigation, authorities said. According to police, officers were conducting an undercover investigation at approximately 12:20 p.m. in the 3400 block of Maryland Avenue in response to a recent spree of ...

Southbound CTA Red Line trains have been rerouted through downtown Chicago after a man was wounded in a stabbing Wednesday afternoon near the Chicago Avenue Red Line station, according to officials. Authorities confirmed an adult man was stabbed near the station, though it’s unclear if the stabbing occurred on the train or at the station. The man was ...

The final supermoon of 2024— and the last we’ll see for nearly a year — will rise this week, but when should you look up? The upcoming supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, looking bigger and brighter than usual as it comes within about 225,000 miles of Earth. And this month’s supermoon will be last for quite some time as ...

Popular food news and review website Eater just released their highly anticipated “Best New Restaurants” in America for 2024 — and one Chicago spot made the coveted list. The short list, which contains only 14 restaurants, was released by Eater Tuesday, with editors exploring spots that opened between Sept. 2023 and Sept. 2024 to find a “crop of ...

Originally appeared on E! Online Indianapolis police are investigating a concerning death that occurred at a Planet Fitness gym. Derek Sink was found dead in a tanning bed at the workout facility three days after he entered the building, the Marion County Coroners Office (MCCO) confirmed to People. He was 39. This remains an ongoing death ...

The highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson, aboxinglegend in his late 50s who hasn’t fought professionally in nearly two decades, and Jake Paul, a YouTube star who launched his fighting career just a few years ago, is set to finally take place this week. The match, originally announced in March, comes on rescheduled date months after its ...

Senate Republicans selected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to be their leader in the next Congress, three sources with knowledge said, replacing longtime leader Mitch McConnell who is stepping down from the top job after a record 18 years. Thune, the Senate Republican whip, ran against two other senators for leader: John Cornyn of Texas, a former whip ...

Dave Coulier announced exclusively on the TODAY show that he’s been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The “Fuller House” star noticed his first symptoms a little over a month ago, when he came down with a cold. In the past, he’d noticed the lymph nodes in his neck or armpits ...

The Chicago Bears made another change this week, as offensive lineman Nate Davis was released, ending his disappointing tenure amid the team’s noticeable offensive struggles. Davis has not seen the field much since signing a three-year, $30 million contract with theBears. Hewas unexpectedly ruled outahead of the team’s disappointing game against ...

Republicans inched their way closer to a potential House majority after a key race put them within two wins of retaining the gavel Tuesday. Still, several toss-up races remain in play that could determine which party controls the House next year. As of Wednesday, the tally sat at 216-208 in favor of Republicans as counting continued in a sliver of ...