New Zealand cops bust men trying to sneak into locked-down city with 'large amounts' of KFC
Police outside of Auckland arrested two men who were trying to sneak into the New Zealand city with a trunk-full of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
St. Charles extends outdoor dining program through winter
The igloos are coming back to the First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
City alderman push for more COVID-19 safety guidelines
Several Chicago aldermen are calling on the city to mandate proof of vaccination when visiting indoor public settings.
McDonald’s unreliable ice cream machines reportedly under FTC investigation
It’s not a joke anymore. McDonald’s ice cream machines are broken so much of the time that the FTC is now investigating what’s going on in the kitchens of one of the world’s most popular fast-food chains, the Wall Street Journal reported.
McDonald's prepares to close dining rooms again
Restaurants in areas with high Delta variant cases are likely to be impacted.
Chicago-area Culver's restaurants raising money to support police
From Bridgeview to Harwood Heights and Berwyn to Oaklawn, at least 11 Chicago-area Culver’s restaurants are raising money on Monday to help police.
Elk Grove Village to begin allowing underage workers to serve alcohol
A suburban city is letting underage workers serve alcohol, because of staff shortages.
Chicago-area restaurants say vax up or stay out
More Illinois businesses are asking patrons to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations, including a popular music venue and restaurant in the northwest suburbs.
Proof of vaccination becoming a common requirement at Chicago-area businesses
There’s plenty of places to eat outdoors in downtown Arlington Heights. But if you want to eat indoors, at least one restaurant says you’ll have to prove that you’ve been vaccinated.
Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
Fat Rice to reopen as NoodleBird, a year after closing
A once-popular Chicago restaurant Fat Rice is reopening under a new name.
Portillo's plans to go public
Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo, who sold hot dogs from a stand in Villa Park. Portillo sold the company to Berkshire Partners for nearly $1 billion in 2014.
Sorry, Chicago, the best pizza city in America is...?
THE BEST PIZZA: A new book called "Modernist Pizza" tested more than 250 pizzeria's around the country. The authors found that one unusual city beat out everyone, including Chicago and New York City.
This generation is ranked worst tippers
The younger generation was found to be the worst culprit, specifically millennials, ages 25-40, and Gen Zers, ages 18-24, who were both found to be the worst tippers.
Iconic Chicago restaurant The Berghoff reopens
It is another sign of a return to normal as Chicago's iconic restaurant The Berghoff is back open for business.
IHOP 63rd anniversary: Celebrate with 58-cent pancakes
To celebrate their 63rd anniversary, IHOP is offering pancakes for 58-cents on July 13.
Chicago's top Italian restaurant Spiaggia closing after 37 years
Chicago’s top Italian restaurant, Spiaggia, announced Friday they are permanently closing after 37 years.
Taste America will be in Chicago to help restaurants recover from COVID-19
Executive Chef Bryan Jupiter joins Good Day Chicago to talk about James Beard Foundation bringing Taste America to Chicago on July 13 to help restaurants recover from the pandemic.
Lightfoot, Pritzker celebrate post-pandemic economic recovery
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker highlighted post-pandemic economic recovery with a celebration in Little Village Friday.
Portillo's workers strike outside River North restaurant
About a dozen Portillo's workers gathered outside its River North restaurant, striking against the company.