Andrew V. Pestano

1 day ago | nbcchicago.com | Andrew V. Pestano

A recall has been issued for about 1.7 million window air conditioners sold under 10 different brand names due to reports of mold buildup resulting from improper water drainage, which could lead to respiratory issues. The recall affecting U and U+ series window air conditioners manufactured by Chinese appliance manufacturer Midea was announced Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall also affects 45,900 units sold in Canada.

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Andrew V. Pestano

The Emerald City is calling once again. The official trailer for "Wicked: For Good," the highly-anticipated movie musical starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, is set to premiere Wednesday night. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Wicked" reimagines the world of "The Wizard of Oz" through an untold story of the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West.

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Andrew V. Pestano

There's only one month left to file a claim in Apple's $95 million lawsuit settlement. Apple in January agreed to resolve a five-year-old lawsuit involving allegations that it surreptitiously activated Siri to record conversations through iPhones and other devices equipped with the virtual assistant for more than a decade. Who is eligible to file a claim in Apple's lawsuit settlement?

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Andrew V. Pestano

Some police officers pull over speeding drivers. Others chase suspects on foot. Colorado's Durango Police Department, however, is now two-for-two on kangaroo wrangling. In a scene that feels more outback than Colorado, a kangaroo made a surprise return to the city streets recently, hopping through town before landing in a resident’s backyard. Police confirmed it’s the same marsupial that went viral after its first great escape.

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Andrew V. Pestano

Though unseasonably cool temperatures remain in the Chicago area, the unofficial start to summer has arrived with Memorial Day weekend, and one hardware store chain is holding a nationwide event in honor of the holiday. While Memorial Day is a holiday honoring fallen U.S. servicemembers, Ace Hardware is also honoring American veterans this weekend with a "One Million Flag Giveaway" event.