Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
Father’s Day food deals, discounts
Food chains like Shake Shack, Applebee’s and IHOP are offering special Father’s Day deals, including free items and discounts on Sunday, June 15.
Which states spend the most—and least—on fast food: How to cut your own costs
Fast food is no longer the cheap convenience it once was, with prices rising 47% over the past decade—well above the rate of inflation.
By the numbers: Here are the changes proposed to the food stamp program
President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.
Where to eat outside in Chicago this summer, according to OpenTable
Patio season is here: OpenTable just dropped its list of Chicago's best restaurants for outdoor dining.
CDC links salmonella outbreak to 1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened at least 79 people across seven states, with 21 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
From Millennium Park to Ravinia, summer celebrations pack the Chicago area
Blues, BBQ, and big names: Chicago’s summer festival season is here — and there’s something for everyone.
Coca-Cola recalls Topo Chico mineral water over bacteria concerns
Affected bottles sold at Costco and Sam's Club locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.
OpenTable reveals Top 10 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
If you’re looking to dine al fresco this summer, OpenTable just released its list of the top 10 outdoor restaurants in Chicago—perfect for soaking up the sun with a great meal.
National Donut Day 2025: Snag a sweet treat with these deals, freebies
Free doughnuts and deals are being offered at several national chains this Friday.
Subway owner buys chicken chain
A popular new chicken chain says it has been acquired by a private equity firm that also owns Subway.
Ribfest Chicago rolls into town this weekend
Ribfest Chicago returns this weekend to the delight of barbecue lovers.
McDonald’s Snack Wraps are finally coming back — here’s when and what to expect
McDonald’s will relaunch its fan-favorite Snack Wraps on July 10, nearly a decade after discontinuing them. But the 2025 version will look a little different.
Drinking coffee may boost odds of aging well, study finds
A study suggests that consuming more coffee may improve your chances of living longer.