Ohio man sustains beer-only diet for Lent, gives up food
This is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet.
This is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet.
White Sox Opening Day: New food, drink options for 2022 season
When you're looking for that beer man, there are 75 craft beers from 46 breweries. Plus — Miller Light is back at the Rate, with the rest of the Molson Coors lineup.
When you're looking for that beer man, there are 75 craft beers from 46 breweries. Plus — Miller Light is back at the Rate, with the rest of the Molson Coors lineup.
Dinkel's Bakery in Lake View closing permanently April 30
Owner Norm Dinkel — whose grandparents started the bakery in 1922 — simply said, "it was time." "A couple months ago, I looked in the mirror and I saw an old guy, so I went and got a new mirror...and I still saw an old guy," Dinkel said.
Owner Norm Dinkel — whose grandparents started the bakery in 1922 — simply said, "it was time." "A couple months ago, I looked in the mirror and I saw an old guy, so I went and got a new mirror...and I still saw an old guy," Dinkel said.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Skippy recall: Company says some peanut butters may contain metal fragments
The voluntary recall includes 9,353 cases of three Skippy peanut butter brands.
The voluntary recall includes 9,353 cases of three Skippy peanut butter brands.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Vernon Hills restaurant uses robot to serve food as staff shortages continue
'SERVI': The first robotic server of its kind is in Illinois. With the push of a button, the robot named Servi is off and running.
'SERVI': The first robotic server of its kind is in Illinois. With the push of a button, the robot named Servi is off and running.
Woman breaks world record for most chicken nuggets eaten in 1 minute
Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.
Lawsuit: Man finds semen in Red Robin salad after alleging racism
A Black man claimed a Red Robin restaurant employee put semen in his salad in retaliation for alleging racism at the restaurant.
A Black man claimed a Red Robin restaurant employee put semen in his salad in retaliation for alleging racism at the restaurant.
Potentially toxic chemicals found in restaurant to-go packages: report
A new report may make you re-think ordering food to-go.
A new report may make you re-think ordering food to-go.
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Taste of Chicago pop-ups to return this year
Taste of Chicago pop-ups will return this year.
Taste of Chicago pop-ups will return this year.
Pepsi and IHOP team up for new maple syrup cola
Pancake and soda lovers are in for a sweet treat thanks to Pepsi and IHOP. The two companies have partnered for the release of a new maple syrup cola.
Pancake and soda lovers are in for a sweet treat thanks to Pepsi and IHOP. The two companies have partnered for the release of a new maple syrup cola.
Kroger pancake and waffle mix recalled for possible 'foreign material contamination'
According to the FDA, fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product.
According to the FDA, fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product.
Chicago's Home Run Inn donating 10,000 pizzas to people in need
Chicago's own Home Run Inn Pizza turns 75 years old this year!
Chicago's own Home Run Inn Pizza turns 75 years old this year!
Russia-Ukraine war: Think your grocery bill is high now? Experts warn just wait
It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.
It began with a rapid rise in gas prices. Now, experts say shoppers can expect their grocery bills to rise in coming months – especially if Ukraine misses its wheat planting season.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch now available as a spread
The spread can be used on fruit and bread, or it can serve as an ingredient in baked goods or a dessert topping.
The spread can be used on fruit and bread, or it can serve as an ingredient in baked goods or a dessert topping.
McDonald's announces surprise return of Szechuan Sauce for a limited time
The fast-food chain announced that its Szechuan Sauce will return starting on March 31. Unfortunately, it will only be available for a limited time, while supplies last.
The fast-food chain announced that its Szechuan Sauce will return starting on March 31. Unfortunately, it will only be available for a limited time, while supplies last.
Dive into the city's best food during Chicago Restaurant Week
Chef Mike Hernandez from Azul Mariscos previews Chicago Restaurant Week, which gets underway this Friday.
Chef Mike Hernandez from Azul Mariscos previews Chicago Restaurant Week, which gets underway this Friday.
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.



















