Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
Recall: Oscar Mayer ham and cheese loaf potentially cross-contaminated with ‘under-processed products’
Consumers are urged to either throw out this food product or return it to wherever they purchased the item.
Consumers are urged to either throw out this food product or return it to wherever they purchased the item.
Chicago reaches $10M settlement with Uber Eats over deceptive practices
The settlement includes $500,000 set aside for restaurants listed on Uber Eats and Postmates without their consent.
The settlement includes $500,000 set aside for restaurants listed on Uber Eats and Postmates without their consent.
KFC 'Sharemobile' spreads joy in Chicago by giving free meals to those in need
A major fast-food chain is touring the U.S. in a holiday-themed food truck to spread joy this season.
A major fast-food chain is touring the U.S. in a holiday-themed food truck to spread joy this season.
KFC 'Sharemobile' provides hot meals to those in need
A major fast-food chain is touring the U.S. in a holiday-themed food truck to spread joy this season.
A major fast-food chain is touring the U.S. in a holiday-themed food truck to spread joy this season.
Englewood community members receive food donations in absence of grocery stores
Volunteers unloaded an 18-wheeler truck Monday filled with donated foods for the Englewood community.
Volunteers unloaded an 18-wheeler truck Monday filled with donated foods for the Englewood community.
Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system
Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.
Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.
Homewood brewpub will honor Juice WRLD and the community that nurtured him
Carmela Wallace described her time in south suburban Homewood as special for her and her son Jarad Anthony Higgins, better known to millions as rapper-singer Juice WRLD.
Carmela Wallace described her time in south suburban Homewood as special for her and her son Jarad Anthony Higgins, better known to millions as rapper-singer Juice WRLD.
Most popular Christmas candies by state identified in new candy survey: report
'Tis the season for sweets, and each American state seemingly has its own candy cravings when the holiday season arrives.
'Tis the season for sweets, and each American state seemingly has its own candy cravings when the holiday season arrives.
Guy Fieri turns trash can nachos into holiday dessert
The new holiday dessert nachos feature M&Ms, brownie pieces, and salted caramel, and you can have them delivered to your home before the holidays.
The new holiday dessert nachos feature M&Ms, brownie pieces, and salted caramel, and you can have them delivered to your home before the holidays.
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."