Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
Chicago restaurant Lawry's the Prime Rib will close at end of year
Legendary Chicago restaurant Lawry's the Prime Rib will close on December 31.
Legendary Chicago restaurant Lawry's the Prime Rib will close on December 31.
Hooters offers free wings to 5th grader told to remove mask in class
Jared Guynes, a Brand Ambassador for Hooters, posted on Facebook after FOX 35's story about the child went viral.
Jared Guynes, a Brand Ambassador for Hooters, posted on Facebook after FOX 35's story about the child went viral.
Restaurants reopen for indoor dining in Will, Kankakee counties
“People want to be inside. They get cold pretty easily, especially as the sun comes down,” said Katie Appel, Tap House Grill General Manager.
“People want to be inside. They get cold pretty easily, especially as the sun comes down,” said Katie Appel, Tap House Grill General Manager.
'It's sad to see places like this go': Southport Lanes to close after nearly a century in business
Southport Lanes has been in operation for 98 years, since 1922. But owners say business has dropped so sharply because of the pandemic, it's forced to close by the end of the month.
Southport Lanes has been in operation for 98 years, since 1922. But owners say business has dropped so sharply because of the pandemic, it's forced to close by the end of the month.
Over 50 Chicagoland restaurants have permanently closed due to COVID-19
In March, Illinois saw restaurants and bars close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than 50 restaurants in the Chicago-area have closed their doors for good.
In March, Illinois saw restaurants and bars close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than 50 restaurants in the Chicago-area have closed their doors for good.
Blue Bell ordered to pay $17.25M in connection with 2015 listeria contamination
The $17.25 million is the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case.
The $17.25 million is the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case.
Popeyes' Ghost Pepper Wings return to its menu for a limited time
The fast food chain has brought back its famous Ghost Pepper Wings, according to social media.
The fast food chain has brought back its famous Ghost Pepper Wings, according to social media.
Oreo releasing 'first-ever' gingerbread-flavored cookie for holiday season
Peeps may have put the kibosh on its holiday offerings, but Oreo is fully committing to its Christmas treats.
Peeps may have put the kibosh on its holiday offerings, but Oreo is fully committing to its Christmas treats.
Miller Lite creates 'Cantenna' for football lovers without cable
Watching football just got boozier, thanks to Miller Lite.
Watching football just got boozier, thanks to Miller Lite.
Chicago bars and restaurants prepare for winter
The last six months for Chicago area bars and restaurants have been a challenge but it's about to get worse because winter is coming. Michael Roper, owner of Hopleaf Bar in Andersonville, talks about what they're doing to prepare.
The last six months for Chicago area bars and restaurants have been a challenge but it's about to get worse because winter is coming. Michael Roper, owner of Hopleaf Bar in Andersonville, talks about what they're doing to prepare.
Pringles debuting new 'Rick and Morty'-inspired flavors
Pringles is aiming to re-capture the insanity that the brand first introduced in its 2020 Super Bowl commercial by recruiting “Rick and Morty” for yet another promotion.
Pringles is aiming to re-capture the insanity that the brand first introduced in its 2020 Super Bowl commercial by recruiting “Rick and Morty” for yet another promotion.
Little Debbie and Kellogg's launch Oatmeal Creme Pie breakfast cereal
Little Debbie’s beloved Oatmeal Creme Pies are being reimagined as a breakfast cereal with Kellogg’s.
Little Debbie’s beloved Oatmeal Creme Pies are being reimagined as a breakfast cereal with Kellogg’s.
Jelly Belly creator holding treasure hunts with candy factory as grand prize
It’s like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” but hopefully safer for bratty children.
It’s like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” but hopefully safer for bratty children.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop respond to Nebraska man's viral plea to denounce term 'boneless wings'
Ander Christensen, who shot to viral fame earlier this week after pleading with his local city council to denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.
Ander Christensen, who shot to viral fame earlier this week after pleading with his local city council to denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.
Popeyes employee fired for allegedly spitting in cop’s food, yelling 'ACAB'
A Popeyes worker in Texas lost their job after allegedly spitting in food before serving it to a police officer.
A Popeyes worker in Texas lost their job after allegedly spitting in food before serving it to a police officer.
Taco Bell cuts 5 menu items, including Mexican Pizza
The fast food chain has been creating a new “streamlined menu” to make room for new entries.
The fast food chain has been creating a new “streamlined menu” to make room for new entries.
‘Living a lie’: Man calls for ‘boneless chicken wings’ to be renamed during city council meeting
A Nebraska man passionately advocated for “boneless chicken wings” to be given a new name during a Lincoln City Council meeting.
A Nebraska man passionately advocated for “boneless chicken wings” to be given a new name during a Lincoln City Council meeting.
Chicago's 'tamale guy' hospitalized with COVID-19
A popular Chicago restaurant owner known for his tamales has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
A popular Chicago restaurant owner known for his tamales has been hospitalized with COVID-19.
'We belong here:' Menomonee Falls restaurant reopens after receiving racist calls
A call came twice on Thursday evening from an untraceable number. The voice on the other end made comments about George Floyd, used a racial slur and said Jacob Blake "deserved to die."
A call came twice on Thursday evening from an untraceable number. The voice on the other end made comments about George Floyd, used a racial slur and said Jacob Blake "deserved to die."