Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.

Taco Bell drops 20 new menu items — including dessert Crunchwrap | ChicagoNOW
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Taco Bell just announced 20 new menu items at its Live Más Live gala — and confirmed Nacho Fries are staying on the menu permanently. New additions include Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Cheesy G Sliders, a Crème Brulee Crunchwrap, Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie and several Cantina favorites.

Hamilton is back in Chicago — and there’s a themed happy hour to match | ChicagoNOW
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Hit Broadway show “Hamilton” is back in Chicago for a limited run! We’re celebrating with The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar – they’ve got a special Hamilton-themed happy hour! 

Inflation holds steady as consumer prices rose 2.4% in February - See what's costing more at the grocery store

Inflation in the U.S. increased in February, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Consumers are paying more for food and energy.

AI, crypto, pro-Israel groups spend $18M in Illinois primaries | The Chicago Report
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Several open Democratic primary races in Illinois are seeing huge sums of money spent by special interest groups, to the tune of more than $18 million, according to Axios.

Severe Florida drought threatens orange crops and citrus industry
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Farmers in Florida are battling the state’s worst drought in 25 years, raising concerns about orange production and the potential impact on orange juice prices.

The Dearborn in Chicago offers specials for St. Patrick's Day
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The Dearborn in the heart of Chicago's downtown is offering some delicious specials for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations this week.

Manny's Deli in Chicago set to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
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Manny's Deli has been a cornerstone of Chicago's food scene since 1942, and they've got something special for St. Patrick's Day.

Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop

A New Jersey Girl Scouts troop found cookie sales in high demand outside a cannabis dispensary, but the move may have landed the group in hot water with the organization's leaders.

Pizza Di Farfalla: The New Lenox gem that Dave Portnoy drove 90 minutes for
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Business is booming in New Lenox! After Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy traveled 90 minutes to give Pizza Di Farfalla a 7.9 rating, owner Giovanni Oriente says weekly orders have nearly doubled. Fox Chicago’s Gabriella Premus visits for a "Second Bite Pizza Review" to see what’s drawing the crowds. 

Frito-Lay Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips recalled

Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.

SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans

Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.