Francie Swidler is a digital news producer for NBC Chicago and joined the team in 2021. Francie covers breaking news events in Chicago and the suburbs and regularly writes about everything from malls to hospitals.
The Latest
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Popular high-end shampoo sold at retailers and salons nationwide recalled for bacteria
The recall was issued because Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria was detected, with bottles of Oribe shampoo possibly impacted.
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Widely used heart, kidney medications recalled due to ‘foreign substance'
Nearly one million bottles of the drugs, which are prescription only, were recalled, according to an FDA enforcement report.
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Body of newborn found in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival in Michigan
According to Michigan State Police, the body was discovered by a restroom employee during routine maintenance.
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This lakeside Wisconsin town will pay you to move there, with $9,500 in cash and perks
The effort is aimed at attracting younger workers and families “as the community works to address workforce needs and an aging population.”
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Hollister teaming up with Target for home and dorm collaboration
A mall store that’s been popular with teens since the 2000s is coming to Target as part of a new collaboration — but it won’t be limited to the clothing section.
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Doctors rename difficult to treat condition PCOS, saying term is ‘inaccurate' and ‘misleading'
The name change, doctors say will lead to better patient care and greater understanding of the “common yet historically neglected” condition.
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Popular nuts, trail mix sold nationwide among latest products recalled due to salmonella
The latest products added to the salmonella recall list were a number of snack mixes from Fisher, Southern Style Nuts, Squirrel Brand and Good & Gather.
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Beloved potato chips sold at restaurants, grocery stores recalled for potential salmonella
Retailers are advised to check their inventory and shelves to confirm that none of the chips are available for purchase.
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Bed Bath & Beyond stores are officially coming back — by ‘changing' over another popular retailer
The “store changing” starts with discounts as The Container Store eliminates 30% of its merchandise to make way for Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Former owner of ‘Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb following child porn charges
The discovery comes days after John Abendshein was taken into custody, facing multiple felony charges of possession child pornography.
