Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back'
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
White Castle brings back Valentine’s Day ‘Love Castle’ tradition
Roses are red, sliders are square: White Castle’s Valentine’s Day tradition is back for another year.
Roses are red, sliders are square: White Castle’s Valentine’s Day tradition is back for another year.
Rosca Bagels in Pilsen grew from pop-up operation
It's one of the hottest new bagel places around. Rosca Bagels in Pilsen grew from a pop-up into a full cafe.
It's one of the hottest new bagel places around. Rosca Bagels in Pilsen grew from a pop-up into a full cafe.
Chicago chefs aim to feed immigrant families in need
More than 40 Chicago chefs are coming together to help feed immigrant families affected by recent federal enforcement operations.
More than 40 Chicago chefs are coming together to help feed immigrant families affected by recent federal enforcement operations.
McDonald's bets on giant burgers, secret menus and nostalgia, with US rollout still uncertain
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
Frozen tater tots recalled across 26 states over possible plastic contamination
The recall covers certain Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels.
The recall covers certain Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels.
Portillo’s gears up for Bears-Packers playoff game with special menu items
Portillo’s vice president of culinary and strategy Garrett Kern shares how the Chicago staple is celebrating the Bears’ playoff matchup against the Packers with game-day meals and tailgating favorites.
Portillo’s vice president of culinary and strategy Garrett Kern shares how the Chicago staple is celebrating the Bears’ playoff matchup against the Packers with game-day meals and tailgating favorites.
Stewarts’ Cheesecakes named final Bears and PNC Small Business All-Pros winner
The Chicago Bears and PNC Bank are honoring Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros program, recognizing the bakery’s growth and community impact.
The Chicago Bears and PNC Bank are honoring Stewarts’ Cheesecakes as the final recipient of the 2025 Small Business All-Pros program, recognizing the bakery’s growth and community impact.
The food pyramid gets a major makeover: What the new guidelines mean for how we eat
A nutrition expert explains the revamped food pyramid, why foods like protein, healthy fats, and even whole milk are moving to the top, and how new alcohol guidelines could change daily eating habits.
A nutrition expert explains the revamped food pyramid, why foods like protein, healthy fats, and even whole milk are moving to the top, and how new alcohol guidelines could change daily eating habits.
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New Girl Scout cookie arrives: Here's how to get it
If your New Year's resolution is to “explore more” Girl Scout cookies, you’re in luck.
If your New Year's resolution is to “explore more” Girl Scout cookies, you’re in luck.
White Castle celebrates longtime leader’s 40-year journey in Blue Island
A Chicago native marked a full-circle milestone at a White Castle in Blue Island.
A Chicago native marked a full-circle milestone at a White Castle in Blue Island.
White Castle celebrates longtime leader’s 40-year journey in Blue Island
A Chicago native marked a full-circle milestone at a White Castle in Blue Island.
A Chicago native marked a full-circle milestone at a White Castle in Blue Island.
Breaking down benefits of dry January | ChicagoNOW
Dry January has been getting more and more popular. Dr. Veronica Loy with Rush University Medical Center joins live in studio to share more about the benefits of participating in this years dry January.
Dry January has been getting more and more popular. Dr. Veronica Loy with Rush University Medical Center joins live in studio to share more about the benefits of participating in this years dry January.
New details arise in sudden closure of popular Chicago restaurant
Following the closure of McCormick & Schmick’s in Chicago’s Loop, a former employee said staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on their final day of work.
Following the closure of McCormick & Schmick’s in Chicago’s Loop, a former employee said staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on their final day of work.
McDonald's lawsuit claims McRib sandwich marketing misleads consumers: Reports
The lawsuit claimed McDonald's markets its limited-time McRib sandwich as being made of pork rib meat, citing the sandwich's name and shape.
The lawsuit claimed McDonald's markets its limited-time McRib sandwich as being made of pork rib meat, citing the sandwich's name and shape.
Former Chicago McCormick & Schmick’s employee says they learned of closure on New Year’s Eve
An ex-employee of McCormick & Schmick’s in the Loop said the staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on New Year's Eve.
An ex-employee of McCormick & Schmick’s in the Loop said the staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on New Year's Eve.
Lawsuit filed in Illinois against McDonald's over McRib sandwich
A class action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's in Illinois. The fast food giant is coming under fire over its McRib sandwich.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's in Illinois. The fast food giant is coming under fire over its McRib sandwich.
Former Chicago McCormick & Schmick’s employee says they learned of closure on New Year’s Eve
Following the closure of McCormick & Schmick’s in Chicago’s Loop, a former employee said staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on their final day of work.
Following the closure of McCormick & Schmick’s in Chicago’s Loop, a former employee said staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on their final day of work.
Dry January recipes to try | ChicagoNOW
Dry January is gaining popularity. Dr. Veronica Loy with Rush University Medical Center joins live in studio to go over the benefits and share dry January recipes.
Dry January is gaining popularity. Dr. Veronica Loy with Rush University Medical Center joins live in studio to go over the benefits and share dry January recipes.