They Canceled Their Big Wedding But Took a $5k Catering Deposit And Served Thanksgiving Meals To The Needy
Emily Bugg and Billy Lewis didn't get to have their big wedding. So they took their 5k catering deposit and served food to the needy.
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Tiny Stick-on Device Can Monitor Your Sweat and Measure Your Stress
New wearable device that measures cortisol levels in sweat could be hugely significant in helping people with anxiety measure their symptoms.
Man Gets Engaged to Woman He Traveled 4,000 Miles to Meet-After She Liked a Photo of His Chubby Cat
Love between a Brit and American blossomed because of a Facebook page dedicated to 'chonky cats'. Now the pet-loving pair are engaged.
Study Says Combining a Daily Protein Shake With Exercise Doesn't Just Make You Stronger, It Makes You Smarter Too
A study from the University of Illinois has found that combining a protein shake with your daily exercise makes you stronger and smarter.
70-Year-Old Veteran Battling Cancer Hailed as an 'Angel' After He Charged into Burning Home to Save Neighbors
Despite battling cancer, 70-year-old veteran Marshall Helm did not hesitate to charge into his neighbor's home earlier this week.
Nimble Cat Walks Away After 5-Story Fall - And a Bounce - Onto Chicago Street (WATCH)
A cat has survived a leap from 5 stories up a blazing apartment building. Watch the video captured by Chicago Fire Department.
Particle Mystery Deepens As 'Strong' New Evidence Hints at '5th' Force in Nature
Scientists at the Fermi Laboratory in Illinois have found evidence of the existence of a fifth force of nature, but more research is needed.
An Avocado a Day May Keep Your Gut Microbes Happy, Study Shows
New research from the University of Illinois says that eating avocado each day can help with gut health.
Northwestern Scientists Repair and Reverse ALS Neuron Damage in Lab Using New Non-Toxic Compound
Using a non-toxic substance on mice, Northwestern scientists identified the first compound that stops degeneration of brain neurons in ALS.
Scientists Achieve Breakthrough, Talking With Lucid Dreamers in Their Sleep-And There's Now An App For That
Scientists at Northwestern confirmed that dialogue with a dreaming person is possible-and they can solve math problems and answer yes-or-no.
Chicago Coffee Shop Owner Has Collected 6,000 Warm Coats for the Homeless-And Delivered Them With Coffee
Pilot Pete's Coffee and Treats in Illinois has collected and donated more than 6,000 warm coats for the homeless.
Positive Outlook Predicts Less Memory Decline, Says New Research
A new study published in Psychological Science found that people who feel positive are less likely to experience memory decline as they age.
First EV Trucks Roll off Rivian Assembly Line in Illinois, Watch Giddy Test Drives: 'Quickest Thing I've Ever Driven'
The ultimate green outdoor adventure car has just rolled off the assembly line in Rivian Automobile's factory.
5 Midwestern Governors Sign Up to Create EV Charging Network to Keep Electric Vehicles Moving
5 midwestern governors have agreed to collaborate on an EV charging network to support electric car drivers in the US.
Inventor Creates a Machine That Turns Any Alcoholic Drink Into Soft Scoop 'Ice Cream'
An inventor has created a machine that turns beer into alcoholic soft scoop ice cream, and the device has been such a hit.
World's Longest Wildlife Bridge Could Cross the Mississippi, So 'Buffalo Can Roam'
The Bison Bridge Foundation is trying to turn an I-80 bridge over the Mississippi into the largest wildlife crossing on earth.
Students in Five Chicago High Schools Surprised With Free College Ride-All Expenses Paid-And For Some Parents, Too
Teens at 5 Chicago Public High Schools are getting free college rides with all expenses paid-and one of their parents can get the same, too.
First Public Microgrid in the US is Powering Up in Chicago to Keep Energy Flowing During Emergencies
ComEd has completed a microgrid of solar panels, generators, and batteries that will keep power on in Bronzeville, on Chicago's South Side.
New Illinois Law Allows Women to Get Birth Control Pills from a PharmacistâWithout a Doctor Involved
Seeking to aid disadvantaged individuals and communities, Illinois has made birth-control methods available after a pharmacist consultation.
Boy With Cancer Gets Secret Gifts for Over a Year
In the last 14 months, more than a dozen mystery packages have arrived for a 6-year-old boy diagnosed with cancer and, often, for his three siblings and parents. Packages would show up outside their Illinois home, sometimes arriving when the family was inside the house, but never with any trace of the source's identity, other than the signature "Dylan's Secret Pal."
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