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Changes to student loans went into effect July 1. Here’s what to know

Changes to federal student loans expected to affect millions of borrowers went into effect July 1. Along with the end of the Biden-era SAVE plan, the changes are expected to raise the cost of payments for millions of borrowers.

The hot dog: We need to be frank about how German sausages became an American icon

Nineteenth-century Indiana passed some of the country's toughest “blue laws” to protect Sunday's rest and worship from alcohol and ... hot dogs? But Indiana's push was n...

This Stars and Stripes Pie is designed to wow on the Fourth of July

Want a showstopping dessert for your Fourth of July barbecue? Stacey Mei Yan Fong’s Stars and Stripes Pie uses two fillings — strawberry and blueberry — and a foil divider to mimic the color blocking of the flag. Channel your inner Betsy Ross to cut the lattice crust into stars and stripes.

Stay hydrated during hot temperatures to avoid kidney stones.

Hot weather can make these 9 health conditions worse

Super hot, sticky days can be unpleasant for anyone. But people with chronic diseases — for instance, cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and neurological conditions — are more likely to visit the emergency department or die during a heat wave.

The Mount Prospect Lions Club’s 87th annual Fourth of July Festival at Melas Park will include fireworks on Wednesday and Saturday, July 1 and 4.

Where you can see fireworks and drone shows in the suburbs

Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see them.

Travelers walk with their luggage through at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. AAA is predicting an increase in Illinoisans traveling over the July Fourth holiday.

July 4 travel survival guide: What road trippers and flyers should know

Where’s the cheapest gas? When are the worst days to drive? And what are the hot destinations this Independence Day holiday? Experts weigh in.

A historic American flag from 1860s Dunton — the settlement that would become Arlington Heights — was unveiled June 26 at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum.

Historic American flag returns to public view at Arlington Heights museum

A 19th century flag with deep roots in Arlington Heights history has been restored and is on display at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum.