How to help provide nutritious meals for Chicago kids this summer

When school ends, so do meals for many kids. FOX 32 Cares and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are stepping in to help fill the gap. Here's how you can help.

Dementia risk linked to everyday food millions eat, study suggests

A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

SNAP changes: New program aims to help Illinois residents facing benefit cliff
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As federal SNAP work requirements return, a new workforce platform is launching to help Illinois residents build skills and find employment amid looming benefit cuts.

Bonbons sold in 40 states recalled over undeclared walnuts

A popular gourmet chocolate product sold across the United States is being recalled after a labeling error failed to disclose the presence of walnuts, according to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). 

Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say

Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.

How Dave Portnoy’s 7.5 review nearly tripled pizza sales at Almost Home Tavern | ChicagoNOW
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After Barstool’s Dave Portnoy dropped a solid 7.5 on this Wrigleyville tavern-style, the game changed for Chef Josh Bushnick and his team at Almost Home Tavern. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we talk to Chef Josh to hear the "aftermath" of the Dave Portnoy review and give the kitchen a chance to respond.

Shellfish recall issued over potential norovirus contamination

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of some shellfish that were distributed in at least four states because of possible norovirus concerns. 

Some fruits, vegetables tied to cancer
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A USC oncologist explains how pesticide exposure may complicate the long-held belief that fruit- and vegetable-rich diets always reduce cancer risk.

Endless Shrimp: Red Lobster brings back deal after 2024 bankruptcy

The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.

Rat poison in baby food spurs recall in multiple European nations

Rat poison found in jars of baby food in Central Europe over the weekend prompted recalls across multiple countries.