CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Chicagoans enjoy warm temps by relaxing at beach, dining outdoors
It felt like summer at Montrose Beach on Friday, and it looked like it, too!
It felt like summer at Montrose Beach on Friday, and it looked like it, too!
Ribfest canceled again due to coronavirus pandemic
Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.
Ribfest has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to festival officials.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
Red Lobster seeking 'Chief Biscuit Officer' in new sweepstakes
The year-long position comes with several perks, including $1,000 in rewards gift cards, extra Cheddar Bay Biscuits on to-go or delivery orders, the chance to "weigh in on upcoming new dishes" and VIP status at a Red Lobster location of the winner’s choice.
The year-long position comes with several perks, including $1,000 in rewards gift cards, extra Cheddar Bay Biscuits on to-go or delivery orders, the chance to "weigh in on upcoming new dishes" and VIP status at a Red Lobster location of the winner’s choice.
White Castle to celebrate National Slider Day by giving out free sliders
Saturday is National Slider Day!
Saturday is National Slider Day!
Illinois Craft Beer Week returns May 14, kicks off with PassportPlus Challenge
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association representing nearly 300 small and independent craft breweries in Illinois, announced the return of Illinois Craft Beer Week on Friday.
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association representing nearly 300 small and independent craft breweries in Illinois, announced the return of Illinois Craft Beer Week on Friday.
Suburban man bringing famous tomatoes to Chicago
Over the years, thousands of people have enjoyed the fruits of his labor.
Over the years, thousands of people have enjoyed the fruits of his labor.
Andersonville Farmers Market reopens on North Side
A sure sign of summer and a return to normalcy opened up on Chicago's North Side Wednesday.
A sure sign of summer and a return to normalcy opened up on Chicago's North Side Wednesday.
Illinois restaurants, bars having trouble hiring staff as state reopens
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
Mom gets to enjoy free Lawrence's Shrimp and Fish for Mother's Day after son wins contest
"My mom was born and raised in Chicago and is cultishly loyal to Lawrence’s fried shrimp. She now lives in Utah, where good seafood is hard to come by," wrote Hank Hansen in the essay that beat out 600 others.
"My mom was born and raised in Chicago and is cultishly loyal to Lawrence’s fried shrimp. She now lives in Utah, where good seafood is hard to come by," wrote Hank Hansen in the essay that beat out 600 others.
Duck hatches from free-range egg woman bought from grocery store
The woman who bought the eggs says she's going to keep the duck as a pet.
The woman who bought the eggs says she's going to keep the duck as a pet.
Culvers hiring 50 employees for new restaurant in Ravenswood
Culver's is currently hiring for its new restaurant in Ravenswood.
Culver's is currently hiring for its new restaurant in Ravenswood.
Chicken wing shortage: Restaurants nationwide worried over skyrocketing prices
Restaurants all over the country are reporting the same. The wings have flown the coop.
Restaurants all over the country are reporting the same. The wings have flown the coop.
Pierogi Fest to return this summer after pandemic shut it down last year
Pierogi Fest is one of the Midwest's largest food festivals.
Pierogi Fest is one of the Midwest's largest food festivals.
Kuma's Corner adds Delta-8 THC to menu
A Chicago area burger chain is adding some edible enhancements to the menu, so you can get a "high" while you dine.
A Chicago area burger chain is adding some edible enhancements to the menu, so you can get a "high" while you dine.
Rare lobster saved from being dinner at Red Lobster: 'One in every 30 million'
This is one lucky lobster.
This is one lucky lobster.
Physicians suing USDA claim latest dietary guidelines cater to meat, dairy industries, not health of Americans
he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.
he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.
‘Taco moon’: Taco Bell giving away free tacos on May 4
The lunar phase of the moon will resemble a taco on May 4, and Taco Bell will give fans a free crunchy taco to mark the occasion.
The lunar phase of the moon will resemble a taco on May 4, and Taco Bell will give fans a free crunchy taco to mark the occasion.
American honey is radioactive from nuclear bomb test in the 1950s, researchers say
Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.
Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.