Study suggests coffee may reduce risk for dementia
Researchers found those who drank two to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day saw a lower risk.
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Researchers found those who drank two to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day saw a lower risk.
Researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Mass General Brigham found that coffee and tea consumption was linked to an 18% lower risk of dementia and improved cognitive performance.
New research from Harvard shows drinking caffeinated coffee or tea every day is associated with better, long-term cognitive health.
Cook County Sheriff's investigators last week recovered 12 tons of a stolen substance with stimulant properties from a warehouse in Chicago's suburbs.
The company says it will be offering what it calls a 12-month lease of “Maxwell Apartment,” available now on Amazon, for under $40.
Coffee prices have soared more than 200% in the past year, thanks to President Trump's tariffs and bad weather that has affected crops in Brazil and Vietnam.
Farmers’ markets will soon be coming to an end, but you can have market-quality coffee anytime. Same Sip Coffee owner and coffee guru Matt Filipovich and Sandra Carrera of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events join Dana Kozlov.
Coffee prices in the U.S. jumped more than 20%% in August, the largest annual jump in decades.
Your next cup of coffee could come with a side of science fiction. Here’s a look inside a coffee shop outside of Milwaukee that's taking a futuristic approach to your morning pick-me-up.
Some other fall favorites also hit the menu on Tuesday, including pumpkin cream cold brew and the pecan crunch oat milk latte.
Amanda Harth, the Chicago native behind Monday Coffee Co., is a determined entrepreneur who exemplifies the South Side's "give it a try" spirit with her company Monday Coffee.
Many doctors agree moderate coffee drinking lowers serious health risks, but moderate means two to four cups a day.
Also on the Health Watch, signups for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, are nearing a new record, and people who live near airports could be harming their hearts.
The community-focused café is extending National Coffee Day on Sunday into National Coffee Week. Chief Social Enterprise Officer Clarence Carson talks about the deals they’re offering and why you should stop in and grab a cup.
The International Coffee Organization said prices hit a 13-year high last month.
The FDA says four or five cups a day is safe to drink, but overuse can lead to insomnia, jitters, anxiousness, upset stomach, and headaches.
Be it President Biden or a delegate, the Chicago French Press coffee cart will be standing by to crank out orders for anyone needing a pick-me-up at the DNC. Lauren Victory introduces us.
Engineers in Australia say they're using spent coffee grounds to make stronger and more sustainable concrete, as producing it accounts for around 7% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions.
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
Coffee lovers of all ages are invited to come out and sip their way through the neighborhood - featuring more than a dozen local coffee shops and cafes.
The owners started out serving cold brew only, but now customers can enjoy a wide range of espresso and coffee drinks.
Raise your cup of coffee for a toast this morning.
A string of construction site burglaries on Chicago's South Side has prompted an alert from police.
A family was displaced after a car crashed into a townhome in Woodstock, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
A death investigation is underway in West Ridge.
Two 18-year-olds were shot and seriously injured while riding in a car in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Friday night.
Three tollway workers were hit, one fatally, on I-294 in Des Plaines, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
The clock is ticking in Springfield on legislation that could determine where the Bears build a new stadium, with state lawmakers facing a Sunday night deadline to pass a deal before the end of their spring session.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
Owners of electric bikes, scooters and other modes of transportation could soon be subject to new regulations under a bill moving forward in the Statehouse.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Former CBS Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis has signed off from his role as the judge and scorekeeper on the NPR weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Go inside Soccer House, a West Town bar and restaurant for soccer fans.
Head to PAWS Chicago to adopt Sherbet today.
Five men have been rescued from a cave in Laos.
Chicago Tribune's Springfield Bureau Chief, Jeremy Gorner, joins CBS News Chicago with the latest on the sprint to get HB910 passed before the legislative session concludes Sunday night.
Three tollway workers were hit, one fatally, on I-294 in Des Plaines, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
Three tollway workers were hit, one fatally, on I-294 in Des Plaines, Illinois, early Saturday monring.
Two 18-year-olds were shot and seriously injured while riding in a car in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Friday night.
A family was displaced after a car crashed into a townhome in Woodstock, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
A string of construction site burglaries on Chicago's South Side has prompted an alert from police.
A death investigation is underway in West Ridge.
A long stay in the neonatal intensive care unit can be one of the most difficult journeys a parent can face, but starting next week, Illinois becomes only the second state in the nation to offer NICU-specific leave for moms and dads.
Chicago has the largest air quality monitoring network in the country thanks to a partnership between the city, the University of Illinois Chicago, and local community groups.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot, and a suspect was killed during a shootout with officers during a traffic stop on I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana.
Data centers popping up all over Illinois are sucking up millions of gallons of water a day, at a pace that the state can't keep up with. But experts say tapping into wastewater resources would steer the state in a new and much safer direction.
Many Metra riders with disabilities have been forced to reroute their trips due to Monday's closure of the only elevator providing access to the Electric Line at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Nia Coffey scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers, rookie Olivia Miles had 17 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 79-58.
Nelson Velázquez hit a three-run homer and Iván Herrera and Thomas Saggese added solo shots, powering the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs in the first meeting of the season between the teams.
Ryan Gareis is a former Neuqua Valley high school soccer star. After standout college run at South Carolina, she spent the first four years of her NWSL career in Houston. Now, she's playing for her hometown team, the Chicago Stars.
The Chicago Cubs handed Paul Skenes his third straight loss with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ian Roberts, who led Des Moines Public Schools, is likely to be deported to his native Guyana once he serves a 2-year federal prison sentence for citizenship fraud and illegal firearms possession.
New DNA technology helped secure the arrest of a man accused in the brutal murder of a woman in downstate Illinois more than 30 years ago.
Thieves crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Wednesday.
Chicago police were investigating Wednesday morning after thieves broke into a corner store in the city's Hermosa neighborhood.
A person of interest was in police custody early Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting that killed a teenage boy and critically wounded two men in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
