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.
Bridgeport business affected by construction right outside building
A family-owned sandwich shop in Bridgeport tells FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis that ongoing construction has negatively impacted their business especially during the busy summer months.
A family-owned sandwich shop in Bridgeport tells FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis that ongoing construction has negatively impacted their business especially during the busy summer months.
Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.
Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.
Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.
Beloved American ice cream chain shuttering dozens of stores nationwide
Dozens of Dairy Queen locations have closed across the United States as some franchise operators face financial challenges and corporate compliance disputes.
Dozens of Dairy Queen locations have closed across the United States as some franchise operators face financial challenges and corporate compliance disputes.
Taste of Chicago begins Wednesday with large crowds, mouth-watering bites
FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus gives a preview of Taste of Chicago on the first day of the city's 46th annual food festival.
FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus gives a preview of Taste of Chicago on the first day of the city's 46th annual food festival.
Fire forces beloved Chicago pizza shop to close, community steps in to help
A beloved Chicago Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
A beloved Chicago Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
Fire forces beloved Chicago pizza shop to close, community steps in to help
A beloved Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
A beloved Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.
Man sentenced to 6½ years for assaulting, threatening Chicago restaurateur over $405K loan
A man convicted of threatening and assaulting a Chicago restaurateur while trying to collect a loan has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison.
A man convicted of threatening and assaulting a Chicago restaurateur while trying to collect a loan has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison.
World’s first-ever Dairy Queen in Joliet gets major makeover
The very first Dairy Queen location in Joliet has undergone a major renovation. FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton takes viewers inside the historic site and showcases what it will soon offer the public.
The very first Dairy Queen location in Joliet has undergone a major renovation. FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton takes viewers inside the historic site and showcases what it will soon offer the public.
Route 66 is turning 100 and Lou Mitchell’s remains its first stop
Route 66 turns 100 this November, and Lou Mitchell's is known as the first stop on the historic road. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce shows what makes the restaurant so special.
Route 66 turns 100 this November, and Lou Mitchell's is known as the first stop on the historic road. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce shows what makes the restaurant so special.
Pizza Hut sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
'Truly shocked': Chef Jake Potashnick on receiving Chicago's lone James Beard Award | ChicagoLIVE
Feld owner and chef Jake Potashnick joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss bringing home Chicago's only 2026 James Beard Award.
Feld owner and chef Jake Potashnick joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss bringing home Chicago's only 2026 James Beard Award.
Food delivery robots expand to Chicago's South Side
Ald. William Hall (6th) discusses bringing food delivery robots to Englewood, Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing, saying the technology can support local businesses.
Ald. William Hall (6th) discusses bringing food delivery robots to Englewood, Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing, saying the technology can support local businesses.