Portillo's to open new location in Joliet for pick-up, delivery only

Portillo's is opening a new location in the suburbs, however, unlike its other restaurants, this location will not have an indoor dining room.

Chicago's 'Taste of the West Side' to return this Saturday

Taste of the West Side is hosting an event this upcoming weekend to highlight healthy food, food businesses, food entrepreneurs and locally-grown produce.

Coors Light will pay you $5,000 to ‘chill’ this summer

Coors Light is hiring people across seven cities -- including Tampa -- to get paid $5,000 to do what they probably are already doing this summer: chilling.

Taste America will be in Chicago to help restaurants recover from COVID-19
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Executive Chef Bryan Jupiter joins Good Day Chicago to talk about James Beard Foundation bringing Taste America to Chicago on July 13 to help restaurants recover from the pandemic.

Naperville's Sarah Rodriguez places 2nd in women's division at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest

She said afterwards, she lets nature take it's course. “When the contest is over, you take a photo, you shake a hand, and you put your hands on your knees and your body makes that decision for you.”

Lightfoot, Pritzker celebrate post-pandemic economic recovery

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker highlighted post-pandemic economic recovery with a celebration in Little Village Friday. 

Portillo's workers strike outside River North restaurant

About a dozen Portillo's workers gathered outside its River North restaurant, striking against the company. 

Naperville couple to compete in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest

Local foodies will have some hometown hereoes to root for this weekend in the 105th annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Group hopes to save historic Klas Restaurant in Cicero

A small group of dedicated people are working furiously to save a building with a storied history.

Food Truck Fest to return downtown in July

The Chicago Food Truck Fest is coming back to Daley Plaza after a year-long hiatus brought on by the pandemic.

Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says

The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests

A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.

Chicago brewery launches brewers onto store shelves

It can cost millions of dollars for brewers to produce and launch their products from their garage onto store shelves. But a new brewery in Logan Square is making it possible without the huge financial risk.

Michelin-starred chef to open speakeasy in River North

Michelin-starred chef José Andrés plans to open his first speakeasy, located below his restaurant Jaleo, in River North.

Ghost kitchens: Should your neighborhood be afraid?

Ghost Kitchens are the next big tech concept disrupting the restaurant industry. Neighbors on one North Center block say ghost kitchens are disrupting their life.