Food & Drink March 19, 2024 4:18 pm Dairy Queen to give away free ice cream cones on first day of spring Tuesday, March 19 isn’t just the first day of spring — or Illinois primary day, for that matter — it’s also “Free Cone Day” at Dairy Queen. Local 1:53 CPS CEO Pedro Martinez granted temporary restraining order against school board 1:39 Shoppers head to Downtown Chicago's State Street for last-minute holiday gifts 2:46 Chicago woman, 96-year-old father to share Christmas together in emotional reunion 1:34 Man wounded in shooting near CTA station in Chicago Loop 2:23 Tips on avoiding gift card scams during the holidays