Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday

For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.

Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?

Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.

Panera reveals turnaround strategy to reverse stagnant sales

Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth. 

Wilson to give away over $450K in gas and groceries across Chicago this weekend

Nearly half a million dollars in gas and groceries will be available this weekend as part of the latest giveaway from Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson.

El Milagro workers celebrate settlement
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El Milagro and the National Labor Relations Board have reached a settlement after workers began to protest about unfair working conditions back in 2021. Workers and community leaders gathered in Little Village to celebrate Thursday.

McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it

McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.

These states led (and lagged) in tipping this summer

Americans are still tipping generously, but the latest data shows shifting habits across the country.

Prisoner sues over Vegemite ban, citing right to Australian culture

An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.

Beloved Rogers Park pizza shop reopens after ICE-related closure

A beloved Rogers Park pizza shop that abruptly closed in October, citing fear caused by immigration enforcement in the neighborhood, has officially reopened.

Sizzler returns: Revamped steakhouse bets on nostalgia to win back diners

Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.

Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds

A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.

The iconic Easy-Bake Oven is back and selling like hotcakes

The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.

All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know

The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.