As Walmart closes 4 Chicago locations, community leaders give away food and worry about future

Walmart closed four Chicago locations over the weekend, and now community leaders want to know where people will get food and prescriptions -- and what will happen to the empty buildings.

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.

Suburban restaurants open outdoor dining amid streak of warm weather
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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.

You can now wear Pizza Hut's iconic lamps as hats

Fashion and nostalgia are coming together for a “first of its kind” throwback to the Pizza Hut of yore.

Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so

Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.

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.