National Coffee Day 2022: Where to get deals and freebies

Thursday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day with freebies and deals brewing at chains across the country.

Chicago chefs unite for disaster relief fundraiser for Puerto Rico

Chicago’s culinary community is uniting to aid the citizens of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona. They’re asking the Chicago area to help.

Over 87K pounds of meat recalled over listeria concerns

Behrmann Meat and Processing's various ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled, produced between July 7, 2022, to Sept. 9, 2022.

McDonald’s to add adult Happy Meals to the menu

The fast-food chain partnered with The Cactus Plant Flea Market to create the boxed meal with toy figurines.

Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season

The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.

Lightfoot looks to make outdoor dining permanent in Chicago

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is serving up a plan to boost business for restaurants and bars by making a program that was implemented during the pandemic permanent.

Lightfoot proposes new, improved — and permanent — outdoor dining program

An outdoor dining program that proved to be a lifesaver for Chicago restaurants and bars during the darkest days of the pandemic would be made permanent — and expanded into the curb lane — under a mayoral plan proposed Wednesday.