These cities are spending the most on fast food

Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.

Chicago’s food and beverage industry is fueling jobs, real estate growth
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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
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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 again
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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.

Brown Sugar Bakery hit by second break-in in weeks
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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.

Ann Sather to replace Stella's Diner in Lakeview after weekend closure
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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.

Chicago Gourmet returns with new events and top chefs
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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 could lose hosting rights for the James Beard Awards | ChicagoLIVE
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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.

Popular Chicago bakery shut down after live roaches found inside
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Health inspectors found 13 live cockroaches throughout the food prep and storage areas inside Magnolia Bakery in Chicago's Loop.