These cities are spending the most on fast food
Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.
Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.
Baby boomers crown their favorite casual dining chain as Gen Z chooses a different winner
A survey is revealing which restaurant brands are winning over Americans.
A survey is revealing which restaurant brands are winning over Americans.
Walnut Room celebrates 119 years with return of historic menu favorites
Chicago’s iconic Walnut Room is marking 119 years at Macy’s on State Street by bringing back beloved dishes from its historic menus.
Chicago’s iconic Walnut Room is marking 119 years at Macy’s on State Street by bringing back beloved dishes from its historic menus.
Chicago’s food and beverage industry is fueling jobs, real estate growth
A new JLL report highlights Chicago’s booming food and beverage sector, with companies expanding office space, driving industrial real estate and benefiting from the city’s transportation, talent and century-old food industry ecosystem.
A new JLL report highlights Chicago’s booming food and beverage sector, with companies expanding office space, driving industrial real estate and benefiting from the city’s transportation, talent and century-old food industry ecosystem.
Chicago 'Restaurant of the Year' named
Food and Wine has named Lincoln Park's own John's Food and Wine—located at the corner of West Dickens and North Halsted—as its Restaurant of the Year.
Food and Wine has named Lincoln Park's own John's Food and Wine—located at the corner of West Dickens and North Halsted—as its Restaurant of the Year.
Soul Vibez owner says Chicago restaurant targeted by thieves for third time
Fab Baker, owner of Soul Vibez in River North, says a man broke into her restaurant overnight and trashed the place.
Fab Baker, owner of Soul Vibez in River North, says a man broke into her restaurant overnight and trashed the place.
Soul Vibez owner says Chicago restaurant targeted by thieves again
Soul Vibez owner Fab Baker discusses the latest break-in at her Chicago Avenue restaurant, which she says has now been targeted three times.
Soul Vibez owner Fab Baker discusses the latest break-in at her Chicago Avenue restaurant, which she says has now been targeted three times.
Popular Chicago bakery targeted twice in weeks
Four masked men broke into the Chicago staple, but the owner says she isn't going anywhere.
Four masked men broke into the Chicago staple, but the owner says she isn't going anywhere.
Brown Sugar Bakery hit by second break-in in weeks
Brown Sugar Bakery on Chicago's South Side is cleaning up after its second break-in in just a few weeks.
Brown Sugar Bakery on Chicago's South Side is cleaning up after its second break-in in just a few weeks.
Jalapeños linked to Salmonella outbreak in 27 states; Chipotle & Qdoba affected
More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños over salmonella concerns
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Ann Sather to replace Stella's Diner in Lakeview after weekend closure
Stella's Diner in Lakeview closed its doors over the weekend, but a new restaurant is already set to take over the space. The owner of Ann Sather joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the new location and what customers can expect.
Stella's Diner in Lakeview closed its doors over the weekend, but a new restaurant is already set to take over the space. The owner of Ann Sather joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the new location and what customers can expect.
Cracker Barrel replaces CEO less than a year after failed remodel, new logo
The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.
The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.
Chicago Gourmet returns with new events and top chefs
Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia previews this year's Chicago Gourmet festival, highlighting new events, featured chefs, food trends, and what attendees can expect in September.
Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia previews this year's Chicago Gourmet festival, highlighting new events, featured chefs, food trends, and what attendees can expect in September.
Chicago shuts down The 50 Yard Line over safety violations
The 50 Yard Line sports bar and grill is now closed under emergency order from the City of Chicago.
The 50 Yard Line sports bar and grill is now closed under emergency order from the City of Chicago.
Chicago shuts down The 50 Yard Line over safety violations
The 50 Yard Line sports bar and grill is now closed under emergency order from the City of Chicago.
The 50 Yard Line sports bar and grill is now closed under emergency order from the City of Chicago.
Chicago could lose hosting rights for the James Beard Awards | ChicagoLIVE
The James Beard Awards are searching for a new host city after calling Chicago home since 2015. While the awards will remain in the city through 2028, their future beyond that is uncertain. Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia joins ChicagoLIVE to break it all down.
The James Beard Awards are searching for a new host city after calling Chicago home since 2015. While the awards will remain in the city through 2028, their future beyond that is uncertain. Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia joins ChicagoLIVE to break it all down.
Hooters says kids, families are part of its comeback as waitresses insist they've always been welcome
When the original founders of Hooters took back control of the iconic restaurant chain last year after its corporate bankruptcy, they promised to return it to its roots.
When the original founders of Hooters took back control of the iconic restaurant chain last year after its corporate bankruptcy, they promised to return it to its roots.
Popular Chicago bakery shut down after live roaches found inside
Health inspectors found 13 live cockroaches throughout the food prep and storage areas inside Magnolia Bakery in Chicago's Loop.
Health inspectors found 13 live cockroaches throughout the food prep and storage areas inside Magnolia Bakery in Chicago's Loop.
Portillo's opening 5th Chicago location just steps from Wrigley Field
🌭Portillo's is coming to Wrigleyville! The Chicago favorite announced a new restaurant just steps from Wrigley Field.
🌭Portillo's is coming to Wrigleyville! The Chicago favorite announced a new restaurant just steps from Wrigley Field.



















