Chili cook-off comes to suburban Palatine
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Seven local restaurants will battle it out for the best chili in town in suburban Palatine.

Trader Joe’s recall: Over 3 million pounds of chicken fried rice products pulled after glass found

The Department of Agriculture says the Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products were removed from stores across the country after four consumers complained of finding glass in the items.

What did they eat on the Titanic? | ChicagoNOW
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 If you’ve ever wondered what the menu on the Titanic looked like, you can now make it at home with two different cookbooks. Veronica Hinke joins to discuss her new historically inspired cookbooks, 'Titanic: The Official Cookbook' and 'The Last Night on The Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, and Style'.

The gift of food and community: Mahari in Hyde Park
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"Experience Mahari: an award-winning restaurant serving diverse African diaspora cuisine and vibrant libations in Hyde Park," the restaurant's website states.

How Bon Vivant Cakes is teaching Chicago to decorate like a pro this spring
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Chicago cake artist Emily Nejad of Bon Vivant Cakes shares how her beginner-friendly spring classes, private events, and kids workshops are helping aspiring bakers build confidence and create show-stopping desserts.

Red Lobster considering more restaurant closures, CEO says

Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings’ ‘boneless wings’

Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling its menu item "boneless wings," a federal judge ruled Tuesday, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the name amounted to false advertising.

Paczki Day crowds line up early at Oak Lawn bakery
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The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.

First ice bar opens on frozen Wisconsin Lake: "It was a little scary at first"
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A distillery in Wisconsin has opened up a pop-up bar on a frozen lake. It's a unique spot that started selling drinks just in time for the sturgeon spearing season.

Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales

Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.

Baby fruit purée recalled over elevated toxin levels, FDA says

The new baby food recall affects "Tippy Toes" Apple Pear Banana Fruit purée because the product contains high levels of patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals

There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

Garfield Ridge coffee shop rallies community support after ICE backlash
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A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse in Garfield Ridge is receiving an outpouring of support after owners say they were harassed over a social media post critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,

Cake mix recall upgraded to high danger level over undeclared allergen

B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its spice cake, Swiss chocolate cake and bread roll mixes because the products may contain an undeclared allergen.