Pi Day 2023: Where to get freebies and deals on pizza, pie and more

Tuesday, March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi, and some restaurants are offering deals in celebration.

Chicago summer festival calendar released; Taste moved to September

The city-sponsored major summer festivals are all returning this year, including Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Blues Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Chicago Air and Water Show.

Here's where you can get free coffee to help deal with daylight saving time

Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12 for most of the U.S., meaning more daylight in the evenings and potentially less sleep.

Lawmakers seek to have restaurant chains fund training time for workers

Some lawmakers and worker groups spent Thursday speaking out against the National Restaurant Association, accusing the group of wage suppression.

Aldi suffers Easter marshmallow blunder: 'We can’t even defend this one'

An Easter Bunny marshmallow snack from Aldi caught the attention of many Twitter users after a shopper posted a photo, showing the suggestively-shaped snacks.

Michelin Guide adds more Chicago restaurants to its list of culinary gems
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The prestigious Michelin Guide is adding seven new restaurants to its selection: Avli on the Park, Indienne, Roux, Sue?os, The Izakaya at Momotaro, Union and Pompette.

Here are the cities that tip the best, study finds

Cleveland claimed the number one spot as the best tipping city in the nation based on the new study.

SunnyD launches new line of hard seltzers

SunnyD, the tangy orange drink that grew a dedicated fan base in the '90s, has entered the hard seltzer market.

Plan to move Taste of Chicago near Navy Pier draws City Council backlash

Lame-duck Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to hold Taste of Chicago on the same July 4 weekend as NASCAR’s first street-course race — but move Taste to a park near Navy Pier — hit a wall of opposition Tuesday.

Hershey rolls out plant-based Reese's Cups, chocolate bars

The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally.