Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn

The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.

Where to get free food and deals on Halloween 2023

Happy Halloween! From free chicken nuggets and doughnuts, to breakfast tacos and “booritos,” here are some food deals and freebies.

Tailgate the Bears with Oakville Grill & Cellar in Fulton Market District
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The executive chef at Oakville Grill & Cellars in Fulton Market District, Max Robbins, brought mouth watering steaks and more to the plaza this Orange Friday. Check out his fantastic tips to a delicious tailgate.

How to get a free taco from Taco Bell during 2023 World Series

Friday is Game 1 of the World Series, and fans could win a free Doritos Locos Taco. Here’s how the “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promo works.

Eminem launches 'Mom's Spaghetti' pasta sauce

Mom’s Spaghetti is an ode to the 2002 song “Lose Yourself,” which won an Oscar for best original song in the movie “8 Mile.”

'Will Run for Beer' 5K coming to Chicago

The first annual "Will Run for Beer" 5K and Brewfest is set to take place this Saturday in Lincoln Park, providing participants with a unique opportunity to combine exercise and refreshment.

Brown Sugar Bakery expands to Ashburn neighborhood

In celebration of Women's Small Business Month, the owner of Brown Sugar Bakery on Chicago's South Side is embarking on a delectable expansion.

List of bad first date spots ranked by women goes viral

In the post going viral on social media, women apparently rank some of the places that they “absolutely refuse" to be taken on a first date.

Diced onions recalled after salmonella outbreak

Consumers who bought the recalled onions are encouraged to throw them away or return it to the store.

McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils

The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.

Deer disrupts Wisconsin Noodles & Company lunchtime rush

People gathered for lunch at a Noodles & Company restaurant in Beloit, Wisconsin had an experience they will not soon forget. It included an impromptu visit from a buck!