Chicago restaurant workers call out 'unlivable' wages
Chicago leaders joined city restaurant workers Monday in cooking up a rally to ask for more money for workers.
Suburban restaurants open outdoor dining amid streak of warm weather
Thanks to the summer-like temperatures, some Chicago-area restaurants have opened up their patios to offer patrons a taste of sunshine.
Barbie pop-up café coming to Chicago this summer
Come on Barbie, let's go party! The Malibu Barbie Cafe, a new one-of-a-kind pop-up venue inspired by the mega popular doll franchise, will be making waves in Chicago this summer.
TGI Fridays adds new 'Big AF Burgers' to menu
These "bigger-than-ever" dinner options are part of the new "Big AF Burgers" menu, which starts with a six-ounce seasoned patty.
Taco Bell letting fans decide which discontinued menu item to bring back
Customers can vote on two “fan-favorite” menu items that went away in 2018 and 2019 to bring back for a limited time.
Chicago area restaurants, chefs among this year's James Beard nominees
The Chicago area is well-represented among this year's James Beard Award nominees.
Popeyes adds strawberry biscuits to the menu
The strawberry biscuits are available nationwide at participating locations starting at $1.79 each.
Hawksmoor steak restaurant opening Loop location in 2024
An establishment that was named the “#1 Best Steak Restaurant in the world in 2022" is opening a flagship location in downtown Chicago.
Iconic White Castle restaurant in Whiting, Indiana is being torn down
An iconic Chicago-area White Castle location is sliding into history.
Couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary with limo ride to Chick-fil-A
The Pennsylvania couple was picked up from their senior center and were treated to a free meal at the restaurant to mark their special day.
4 injured after vehicle crashes into Wings and Rings in Crystal Lake
A vehicle crashed into a Wings and Rings in Crystal Lake Thursday afternoon.
Suburban bakery closing for good after enduring relentless harassment over drag performances: owner
A Lake in the Hills bakery is closing its doors for good after months of enduring what they say was relentless harassment.
