‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Food help expanded for children shut out of school by pandemic
As many as 1 million Illinois schoolchildren will get more nutritious meals after state officials received an expansion of a federally subsidized pandemic-relief program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
As many as 1 million Illinois schoolchildren will get more nutritious meals after state officials received an expansion of a federally subsidized pandemic-relief program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday.
Six rules for dining out in 2021
So many of us are looking forward to dining out again when the worst of the pandemic is over. But as restaurants start opening up, what's that going to look like and how will this impact how we go about doing it. Etiquette expert Heidi Dulebohn shares her six tips for dining out in 2021.
So many of us are looking forward to dining out again when the worst of the pandemic is over. But as restaurants start opening up, what's that going to look like and how will this impact how we go about doing it. Etiquette expert Heidi Dulebohn shares her six tips for dining out in 2021.
Jameson Whiskey paying fans $50 to take off work on St. Patrick's Day
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.
Krispy Kreme to offer 'Mars Doughnut' in honor of Perseverance Rover landing
The "Mars Doughnut" will be available for one day only on Feb. 18, at participating Krispy Kreme locations.
The "Mars Doughnut" will be available for one day only on Feb. 18, at participating Krispy Kreme locations.
Chicago expands indoor dining capacity as COVID cases decline
Restrictions on indoor service at Chicago bars and restaurants were eased Tuesday with Mayor Lori Lightfoot announcing expanded capacity due to the city's progress in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Restrictions on indoor service at Chicago bars and restaurants were eased Tuesday with Mayor Lori Lightfoot announcing expanded capacity due to the city's progress in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
McDonald's Shamrock Shake is back ahead of St. Patrick's Day
McDonald’s is going green. The fast-food chain’s coveted Shamrock Shake returned Monday in all of its minty glory.
McDonald’s is going green. The fast-food chain’s coveted Shamrock Shake returned Monday in all of its minty glory.
Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Raise a toast to the world's oldest beer factory, which was brewing more than 2,000 years ago
DRINK UP: The factory was apparently built to provide important people with beer for ritual drinking.
DRINK UP: The factory was apparently built to provide important people with beer for ritual drinking.
Valentine's Day deals to savor at restaurants, fast food chains
Restaurants and fast-food chains across the country are catering to food lovers this Valentine’s Day with sweet deals bound to attract appetites everywhere.
Restaurants and fast-food chains across the country are catering to food lovers this Valentine’s Day with sweet deals bound to attract appetites everywhere.
'A beer for Kim': Brewery raises money for mother paralyzed during a carjacking in Aurora
A mother of two who was paralyzed during a carjacking is now getting some help from a southwest suburban brewery.
A mother of two who was paralyzed during a carjacking is now getting some help from a southwest suburban brewery.
Tillamook offering 40-pound blocks of cheddar just before Valentine’s Day
The cheesemaker is celebrating its 112th birthday on National Cheddar Day.
The cheesemaker is celebrating its 112th birthday on National Cheddar Day.
Dave Portnoy names 'pizza capital' of America -- and it isn't Chicago or New York
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has named the "pizza capital" of America -- and it's not Chicago, New York or New Jersey. See here:
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has named the "pizza capital" of America -- and it's not Chicago, New York or New Jersey. See here:
Coke debuts first new bottle size in a decade, and it's made from recycled plastics
Coca-Cola is offering a new drink size for the first time in a decade - and with packaging that’s made from 100% recycled plastic.
Coca-Cola is offering a new drink size for the first time in a decade - and with packaging that’s made from 100% recycled plastic.
‘Pearl Milling Company’ takes place of Aunt Jemima logo in brand update
Pepsi Co. announced that starting in June, the Pearl Milling Company logo will be replacing Aunt Jemima on its pancake mixes and syrups.
Pepsi Co. announced that starting in June, the Pearl Milling Company logo will be replacing Aunt Jemima on its pancake mixes and syrups.
Chicago restaurants ask city leaders to expand dining capacity ahead of Valentine's Day weekend
With Valentine’s Day this weekend, restaurants struggling to keep their doors open are hoping the city will have a change of heart and increase indoor dining capacity.
With Valentine’s Day this weekend, restaurants struggling to keep their doors open are hoping the city will have a change of heart and increase indoor dining capacity.
Football fans to eat 20 million pounds of cheese during Super Bowl, dairy farmers predict
The Green Bay Packers aren’t competing in the Super Bowl this year, but "cheeseheads" still have something to celebrate.
The Green Bay Packers aren’t competing in the Super Bowl this year, but "cheeseheads" still have something to celebrate.
How to score free beer, wings and pizza just by watching the Super Bowl
If your team didn’t make it to Super Bowl LV, there are still three good reasons to pay even minimal attention to this year’s game: free beer, free pizza and free wings.
If your team didn’t make it to Super Bowl LV, there are still three good reasons to pay even minimal attention to this year’s game: free beer, free pizza and free wings.
Congressional report finds toxic heavy metals in some baby food
Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
Illinois consumers potentially bought beef tainted with E. Coli bacteria: USDA
Health officials are warning consumers in Illinois that they may have bought beef tainted with E. coli bacteria that was produced at a Nebraska plant last month.
Health officials are warning consumers in Illinois that they may have bought beef tainted with E. coli bacteria that was produced at a Nebraska plant last month.