Chicago-based Real Good Stuff closing after 8 years
Chicago-based café and smoothie chain Real Good Stuff is closing its doors after eight years of operation.
Chicago-based café and smoothie chain Real Good Stuff is closing its doors after eight years of operation.
'The Lunch Squad' is cooking meals for those in need — and you can help
At Connections for the Homeless, they need more volunteers. People showed up to help on Thanksgiving, but the work to feed people goes way beyond that.
At Connections for the Homeless, they need more volunteers. People showed up to help on Thanksgiving, but the work to feed people goes way beyond that.
Horseshoe Casino in Hammond partners with food bank to help those in need
Horseshoe Casino in Hammond is partnering with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to help those in need.
Horseshoe Casino in Hammond is partnering with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to help those in need.
Popular Chicago holiday beer tastes like Frango Mints
A Chicago-based brewing company is partnering with Garrett Popcorn and Frango Chocolates to create a unique blend for a beer.
A Chicago-based brewing company is partnering with Garrett Popcorn and Frango Chocolates to create a unique blend for a beer.
Subway unveils ‘world’s first’ footlong cookie to celebrate National Cookie Day
The decadent treat will feature a whopping one-foot cookie, featuring four limited-edition flavors.
The decadent treat will feature a whopping one-foot cookie, featuring four limited-edition flavors.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
McDonald’s McGold Card: How you can win free food for life
The fast food chain is kicking off the holiday season with the chance to win one of their secret McGold cards that get you free food for life.
The fast food chain is kicking off the holiday season with the chance to win one of their secret McGold cards that get you free food for life.
Former suburban restaurant owner pleads guilty in upskirt video case
A former restaurant owner in the southwest suburbs has pled guilty after being charged for taking illicit videos of his underage female employees.
A former restaurant owner in the southwest suburbs has pled guilty after being charged for taking illicit videos of his underage female employees.
Study suggests you don't need to drink 8 glasses of water a day
The idea that we need eight glasses of water a day may not be accurate after all.
The idea that we need eight glasses of water a day may not be accurate after all.
Giving Tuesday: Marillac St. Vincent asking for your help feeding Chicago families
"Over the past year, we've seen over a 22% increase," Community Outreach Director Tramaine Martin said. "We've gone from serving maybe a 100 to 200 per distribution. We're seeing bigger families."
"Over the past year, we've seen over a 22% increase," Community Outreach Director Tramaine Martin said. "We've gone from serving maybe a 100 to 200 per distribution. We're seeing bigger families."
Florida woman suing Velveeta over 'false' cooking time claim
A Florida woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Velveeta misrepresented its cooking time for its popular shells & cheese microwavable meals.
A Florida woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Velveeta misrepresented its cooking time for its popular shells & cheese microwavable meals.
The Salvation Army Freedom Center hosts hundreds for Thanksgiving meal
For many people who don't have a place to call home, the holidays can be a difficult time of year.
For many people who don't have a place to call home, the holidays can be a difficult time of year.
Does turkey really make you sleepy?
It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.
It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.
Lessons learned after 20 years answering the Butterball Turkey 'Talk-Line'
The Butterball Turkey "Talk-Line" allows holiday cooks to call and receive advice from experts. Since 1981, the service has expanded to include text, online chat, social media, and even Alexa devices.
The Butterball Turkey "Talk-Line" allows holiday cooks to call and receive advice from experts. Since 1981, the service has expanded to include text, online chat, social media, and even Alexa devices.
Chicago nonprofit says more families need help putting food on the table this Thanksgiving
The need is heightened this week as people get Thanksgiving turkeys and ham along with regular supplies.
The need is heightened this week as people get Thanksgiving turkeys and ham along with regular supplies.
A chili controversy? Neighbor's good deed draws online outrage
A food fight started on Twitter after one woman said she wanted to gift her new neighbors with a batch of homemade chili.
A food fight started on Twitter after one woman said she wanted to gift her new neighbors with a batch of homemade chili.
Reynolds shares turkey recipe inspired by Chicago-style hot dogs
Reynolds, the aluminum foil company, is sharing a recipe for Chicago-style turkey.
Reynolds, the aluminum foil company, is sharing a recipe for Chicago-style turkey.
Chicago groups giving away free Thanksgiving turkeys this weekend
Here's how you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey this weekend.
Here's how you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey this weekend.
Coors Light unveils nail polish that detects if beer is cold enough to drink
“Nothing ruins a holiday party quite like a warm beer,” Coors Lights shared in its press release unveiling the new nail polish.
“Nothing ruins a holiday party quite like a warm beer,” Coors Lights shared in its press release unveiling the new nail polish.
Wash your Thanksgiving turkey? Here’s why health experts say no
While one would assume washing anything makes it cleaner and safer, that’s not necessarily the case.
While one would assume washing anything makes it cleaner and safer, that’s not necessarily the case.