Truly Hard Seltzer introducing alcoholic freeze pops in 3 flavors

Truly Hard Seltzer is helping consumers start off Summer on a high note with their brand new alcoholic lemonade freeze pops.

Don't eat cicadas if you are allergic to shrimp, shellfish, FDA warns

The Food and Drug Administration has a colorful warning for people with a shellfish allergy: don’t eat cicadas. Turns out, the agency warns, that the noisy insects actually share a "family relation" to shrimp and lobsters.

Bethesda chocolate shop selling chocolate covered cicada treats

A Bethesda chocolate shop is leaning into the arrival of Brood X by selling a new treat - chocolate covered cicadas.

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.

Relief effort underway to help Black-owned restaurants recover from pandemic
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Just like so many businesses in Chicago, restaurants were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. An effort is underway right now to help Black-owned restaurants in particular with their recovery.

Deerfield man kickstarts motorcycle ride to fight hunger
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The Great American Deli Schlep brought a big motorcycle crew to Manny's Deli in the South Loop at a place no one leaves hungry.

Ransomware attack on world's largest meat company disrupts global production

A weekend ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.

Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine

"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.

Steak 48 draws criticism on social media for $100 minimum, strict dress code

Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.

Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study

Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.

Disneyland to introduce $100 sandwich

The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.

Pringles joins chicken sandwich wars in partnership with Wendy's

Pringles announced a partnership with Wendy’s to turn its spicy chicken sandwich into a new limited-edition Pringle flavor.