Food Truck Fest to return downtown in July
The Chicago Food Truck Fest is coming back to Daley Plaza after a year-long hiatus brought on by the pandemic.
The Chicago Food Truck Fest is coming back to Daley Plaza after a year-long hiatus brought on by the pandemic.
Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.
Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.
Chicago brewery launches brewers onto store shelves
It can cost millions of dollars for brewers to produce and launch their products from their garage onto store shelves. But a new brewery in Logan Square is making it possible without the huge financial risk.
It can cost millions of dollars for brewers to produce and launch their products from their garage onto store shelves. But a new brewery in Logan Square is making it possible without the huge financial risk.
Owner of 5 Pepe's Mexican Restaurants in Chicago area sentenced for underreporting taxes
The owner of five Pepe’s Mexican Restaurants in the Chicago area has been sentenced to more than a year in prison for filing false corporate tax returns.
The owner of five Pepe’s Mexican Restaurants in the Chicago area has been sentenced to more than a year in prison for filing false corporate tax returns.
Michelin-starred chef to open speakeasy in River North
Michelin-starred chef José Andrés plans to open his first speakeasy, located below his restaurant Jaleo, in River North.
Michelin-starred chef José Andrés plans to open his first speakeasy, located below his restaurant Jaleo, in River North.
Chicago ordinance proposed to ban restaurants from 'single-use foodwear'
Ald. George Cardenas talks about an ordinance to ban restaurants in Chicago from distributing 'single-use foodwear.'
Ald. George Cardenas talks about an ordinance to ban restaurants in Chicago from distributing 'single-use foodwear.'
Chicago ordinance would prevent restaurants from automatically distributing 'single-use foodware'
You might notice something missing the next time you order take out in Chicago.
You might notice something missing the next time you order take out in Chicago.
Ghost kitchens: Should your neighborhood be afraid?
Ghost Kitchens are the next big tech concept disrupting the restaurant industry. Neighbors on one North Center block say ghost kitchens are disrupting their life.
Ghost Kitchens are the next big tech concept disrupting the restaurant industry. Neighbors on one North Center block say ghost kitchens are disrupting their life.
Subway’s tuna sandwiches found to contain no tuna fish DNA, lab tests find following lawsuit
The lab determined two potential reasons why no tuna was detected in the sample, saying, "One it’s so heavily processed that whatever we could pull out, we couldn’t make an identification … Or we got some and there’s just nothing there that’s tuna."
The lab determined two potential reasons why no tuna was detected in the sample, saying, "One it’s so heavily processed that whatever we could pull out, we couldn’t make an identification … Or we got some and there’s just nothing there that’s tuna."
Chicago area food pantry providing groceries, supplies to families impacted by suburban tornado
A local food pantry announced Monday it is helping families impacted by the tornado that hit the Chicago suburbs overnight.
A local food pantry announced Monday it is helping families impacted by the tornado that hit the Chicago suburbs overnight.
DoorDash app temporarily crashes, drivers stuck with orders
DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.
DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.
Mississippi man’s Waffle House punishment for losing fantasy football goes viral
After coming in last place in his fantasy football league, Lee Sanderlin spent 15 hours in a Mississippi Waffle House and ate nine waffles.
After coming in last place in his fantasy football league, Lee Sanderlin spent 15 hours in a Mississippi Waffle House and ate nine waffles.
Black fraternity, sorority members host Juneteenth food giveaway in Aurora
One-thousand families in the suburbs now have food for the holiday weekend – all thanks to a good cause.
One-thousand families in the suburbs now have food for the holiday weekend – all thanks to a good cause.
Stan’s Donuts opens first shop on the South Side
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee open its first South Side location in Hyde Park, and two people won a golden donut which gets them free donuts for life.
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee open its first South Side location in Hyde Park, and two people won a golden donut which gets them free donuts for life.
Chef Gordon Ramsay to open new restaurant in Chicago
"I absolutely love Chicago and consider it one of the best food cities in the world," said Ramsay. "I'm so excited to introduce Gordon Ramsay Burger in the heart of River North. This restaurant will highlight our signature burger, which blends different cuts of beef, creating a really powerful flavor that our guests love."
"I absolutely love Chicago and consider it one of the best food cities in the world," said Ramsay. "I'm so excited to introduce Gordon Ramsay Burger in the heart of River North. This restaurant will highlight our signature burger, which blends different cuts of beef, creating a really powerful flavor that our guests love."
Lightfoot proposal would ban alcohol sales at Chicago stores after midnight
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling alcohol at stores late at night is a public safety issue.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says selling alcohol at stores late at night is a public safety issue.
Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies
The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.
The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.
Free Slurpee Day 2021: 7-Eleven giveaway to last entire month of July
7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.
7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.
Elmhurst cafe sees light at the end of the tunnel as Illinois reopens
The Stray Hen Cafe in Elmhurst didn’t know what to expect at the outset of the pandemic.
The Stray Hen Cafe in Elmhurst didn’t know what to expect at the outset of the pandemic.